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High school U.S. History handouts under $5
Reconstruction Era and 13th, 14th, 15th Amendments | End of Civil War Activity
In this Reconstruction activity on the 13th, 14th, and 15th amendments, students closely examine the text of the Reconstruction Amendments to decide their impact in Reconstruction and the freedmen community. Once students have dissected these three landmark amendments, students turn their focus to how the South responded by the passage of these amendments. Here, students examine two documents that focus on how the South responded and how the freedmen were affected. ☆ ☆ Get this engaging 13th, 1
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6th - 9th
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MLK Jr.'s Letter from a Birmingham Jail: Primary Source Analysis
*** Now includes audio links and time stamps!The Letter from Birmingham Jail is an open letter written on April 16, 1963, by Martin Luther King Jr. The letter defends the strategy of nonviolent resistance to racism. It says that people have a moral responsibility to break unjust laws and to take direct action rather than waiting potentially forever for justice to come through the courts. Responding to being referred to as an "outsider," King writes, "Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice eve
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7th - 11th
Native Americans Tribes and Regions | Student Matrix for Native American Regions
In this Native American tribes and regions lesson, students analyze the four major regions of Native Americans in North America. Students learn about Native Americans living in the Eastern Woodlands, the Plains, the Pacific Northwest, and the Desert Southwest! Students learn about the environment, the tribes who lived in each region, and their culture (housing, food, way of life, clothing, and religious beliefs). Finally, a graphic organizer is included for students to compile their learning o
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5th - 9th
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Also included in:Â American US History Curriculum | Part 1 PLUS American US History Curriculum
Progressive Era Muckrakers Chart & Worksheet Activity for US History
This activity on Progressive Era Muckrakers features a 1-page reading about Muckrakers plus a chart of 7 famous American muckrakers, their works, subjects, and the effects they had on America. After reading the chart, students complete a set of analysis questions to help demonstrate their understanding of muckrakers and their effects.The chart features information on each of the following muckrakers:Thomas NastJacob RiisIda B. WellsFrank NorrisIda TarbellLincoln SteffensUpton SinclairThe complet
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7th - 11th
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World War 2 and the Homefront Document Analysis Project for US History
This thorough packet includes 6 documents from the American homefront during WW2 along with background readings on each. Students analyze key information from short paragraphs, posters, and more to answer questions for each. This is a fantastic overview of how life changed for Americans during the war. Included topics are the changing role of women, industrial production, rationing, victory gardens, changing roles for marginalized groups, and internment camps. Each page includes great visuals,
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5th - 10th
Missouri Compromise Compromise of 1850 Kansas-Nebraska Act Map Activity
This lesson teaches students about the three compromises relating to slavery before the Civil War. These compromises include the Missouri Compromise, the Compromise of 1850 and the Kansas-Nebraska Act. There are two versions of this product included. With the classroom version, I've included a visually appealing background information page, a blank map handout for students for coloring and labeling, and a presentation that brings everything together. The presentation includes a key. The digital
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6th - 9th
Also included in:Â Part 1 Complete U.S. History Curriculum | Middle School Bundle
Constitution, Federalists vs Anti-Federalists Activity Primary Source Analysis
In this Federalists v Anti-Federalists and Constitution primary source activity, students examine 8 total primary source excerpts to understand the Federalist and Anti-Federalist views on the failures of the Articles of Confederation and the new Constitution. Students examine four major questions surrounding the Constitution, Bill of Rights, Rights of the States, and the View of the People by investigating a response to each question from both a Federalist and an Anti-Federalist. ☆ ☆ Get this e
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6th - 10th
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Cold War Map Activity: The Iron Curtain and Alliances (Color and Label!)
Don't just show your students a map of the Iron Curtain, N.A.T.O. and the Warsaw Pact, have them make one! Each student will make their own, personalized map of Europe during the Cold War, and enhance their knowledge of the Democratic and Communist alliances. They will label and color their blank map, complete a "Fast Facts" section, and quiz themselves with an "I Can" self-assessment. A completed map is included, and a link to Google Compatible directions, questions, and a sample map has also
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6th - 11th
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Also included in:Â Cold War BUNDLE! (Guided Notes, Teacher Guide, Test, Prezi- US History Unit)
World War I and Trench Warfare Readings Stations Primary Source Activity
In this World War I (WWI) trench warfare reading and stations activity, students are introduced to life in the trenches during World War One. Students are first guided through an engaging PowerPoint presentation that introduces the start of World War I, why it begins, the role of the United States, and what fighting was like. Students will also watch TWO of the included video clips that show the hardships and conditions of the trenches. Then, students will navigate the room in a stations-base
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6th - 10th
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Comparing the Vietnam and Korean Wars Worksheet
This great Vietnam War and Korean War Comparison Worksheet has students use higher-level thinking skills to compare the Vietnam War to the Korean War. In 2 simple columns, students respond to a variety of prompts about the two conflicts against the spread of communism.Examples of prompts include: the dates, causes, geography, key players, casualties, outcome, and more! Following the comparison chart, students complete a Venn diagram comparing the Korean and Vietnam Wars (or conflicts to be speci
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7th - 11th
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History of Thanksgiving Reading and Worksheet Activity
This concise history of Thanksgiving in America explains how the holiday grew from its roots in England to the major event that it is today. Over the 1 page reading, students learn about the contributions of George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, Franklin D. Roosevelt, and more to creating Thanksgiving as it is today.Following the reading, students answer a set of reading analysis and opinion questions, including writing about their favorite traditions, understanding the difference between primary
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6th - 10th
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Also included in:Â Holiday History Common Core Reading Bundle
The Louisiana Purchase and Lewis & Clark Mapping Activity
This one day lesson will introduce students to the Louisiana Purchase while incorporating mapping and geography skills.Included in your purchase:1. Summary of Louisiana Purchase and Lewis & Clark expedition.2. Blank Map of the United States3. Directions for coloring and labeling map of the United States using current and historical place names related to the Lousiana Purchase and the Lewis & Clark Expedition.Note Some Additional Supplies Needed:--Colored Pencils--Map resources to help st
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6th - 10th
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Also included in:Â Thomas Jefferson, The Louisiana Purchase and Lewis & Clark Lesson Bundle
Supreme Court Cases Web Quest Activity: Students investigate 6 landmark cases!
In this Supreme Court and Constitution web quest activity resource, students engage with six landmark Supreme Court cases, including Brown v the Board of Education, Tinker v Des Moines, New Jersey v TLO, Miranda v Airzona, and more! Students use included QR codes to learn about four cases, or use the included Google 1:1 version to have students do the activity digitally. After reviewing and critiquing six major rulings, students investigate two others of their choosing before completing a fina
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8th - 11th
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Enlightenment Philosophers Locke, Rousseau, Voltaire, Montesquieu
In this Enlightenment stations resource, students analyze five stations on the Enlightenment philosopher such as John Locke, Thomas Hobbes, Rousseau, Montesquieu, and Voltaire to learn their influence on the Enlightenment and how we see their influence still today. This activity is designed to be used as stations (either text or QR code based) to teach students how John Locke, Thomas Hobbes, Jean Rousseau, Baron de Montesquieu, and Voltaire influenced the Age of Enlightenment. Each station is
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5th - 9th
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George Washington's Farewell Address Analysis Worksheet
This George Washington's Farewell Address analysis activity features a two page excerpt of the President's famous speech from 1796. In it, Washington warns America of the dangers of a 2 Party System and about getting entangled in foreign affairs. This is a wonderful speech for students to read and analyze as his arguments are still so relevant to today. The speech has been recognized for years as a masterful guide to government. In 1825, Thomas Jefferson and James Madison recommended the use of
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9th - 12th
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World War I Causes | Web of Alliances, Nationalism, Militarism, Imperialism
World War 1 Causes | Web of Alliances, Nationalism, Militarism, Imperialism, + Assassination of Archduke Ferdinand. In this World War 1 student activity, students learn about the FIVE major causes, including imperialism, militarism, nationalism, the web of alliances, and the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand in Sarajevo, Bosnia. Students learn about the underlying factors that started World War 1, including the complex web of alliances that sparked "The War to End All Wars" to begin. S
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7th - 10th
Comparing the Declaration of Independence & Declaration of the Rights of Man
This activity comparing the Declaration of Independence and Declaration of the Rights of Man is a fantastic higher-level-thinking worksheet for US History or World History. Excerpts from both America's Declaration of Independence and the French Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizen are included. After reading the selections from each document, students fill-in a Venn Diagram of similarities and differences they recognized, then answer a set of analysis questions to get them thinking about
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7th - 11th
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Jim Crow Laws Student Reading, Primary Source Activity, Web Quest on Black Codes
In this Jim Crow student reading and primary source activity, students learn the origins and history of Jim Crow laws throughout the United States before engaging with primary text from the Jim Crow era. Students will complete three activities to learn the history of Jim Crow laws in the United States. First, students complete an introductory reading with four guided reading questions. Next, students read a variety of Jim Crow laws and translate them into their own words. Finally, students co
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6th - 10th
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US CONSTITUTION DAY Reading Comprehension, Word Search & Worksheet Activities
Use these puzzles and accompanying reading comprehension passage to introduce and reinforce important vocabulary words while studying one of America's most important official documents, the US Constitution. Perfect for Constitution Day or keep on hand for engaging activities for your sub folder or early finishers. Puzzles make great no prep activities for early finishers, bell ringers, morning work, handouts, homework, reading comprehension and lesson plan supplements, themed classrooms, sponge
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6th - 9th
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Vietnam War Soldier's Letter Primary Source Reading
This amazing Vietnam War primary source activity features a poetic letter from an American soldier who died in the conflict. It provides a moving interpretation of what it means to be a patriotic American.The letter is beautifully written and will surely have a powerful effect on your students. It is also a great way to integrate reading analysis strategies into a lesson on the Vietnam War.After reading the 1-page letter, students answer a set of open-ended comprehension and opinion questions to
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8th - 12th
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Industrial Revolution's Effects on America Article and Worksheet
This is an excellent short article about how the Industrial Revolution changed the lives of American workers toward the end of the 19th Century. The 1 page article features information about Andrew Carnegie, the rise of factories, the Knights of Labor and other unions, and violence against strikes. Following the reading, a set of Common Core-aligned questions help students analyze the text and determine its central ideas.An editable Google Docs version of the resource and complete answer key are
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6th - 10th
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Immigration to United States in mid-1800s: Data Sets, Push/Pull Close Reading!
In this Industry and Immigration to the United States data and primary source activity, students investigate data sets on immigration and engage in primary source analysis to understand why people migrated to the U.S. In the first activity, students examine three different data sets that focus on immigration to the United States in the mid-1800s. Student collaborative groups make inferences and compare data across the documents to draw conclusions regarding the immigrant Irish, British, and Ge
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6th - 9th
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Social Studies Icebreakers for Back to School | 2 Social Studies Games
In this Social Studies and history icebreakers resource, you receive two icebreaker activities for the first or last days of school. These are ideal in any Social Studies, History, or Geography classroom. You can choose to use both, or choose the game that you feel best fits your kids!In the first history icebreaker, students travel through the alphabet and use each letter to solve a different problem. For example, on "B" students must find a "country that starts with a B." For "K," students
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4th - 11th
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Also included in:Â American US History Curriculum | Part 1 PLUS American US History Curriculum
Missouri Compromise Map Analysis
This simple Missouri Compromise Map Analysis explains the background of the famous agreement, then has students color a map of Free and Slave states based on the Compromise's agreements. After completing the map, 8 analysis questions are included for students to answer. An editable Google Docs version of the worksheet and full answer key are both included for your convenience! This makes for a good homework or class activity combined with this Sectionalism and Compromises PowerPoint and Graphic
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5th - 10th
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