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U.S. History independent work packets for Microsoft Word
The Enlightenment and the American Revolution Webquest
If you could design the perfect government for a brand new country, what type of government would you create? In this activity, students will examine a variety of primary and secondary online sources to learn about the impact that Enlightenment ideas had on the creation of the US government. Each section includes a resource (or resources) on the left and questions or a task on the right. Students will open the link, read or examine the source, and complete the questions or task.This activity is
Grades:
9th - 12th
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Also included in:Â The Enlightenment Webquest Bundle
Jackson and The Bank War
Jackson and The Bank WarTIME SAVER-- This worksheet is written in a fun, highly relatable way for students to understand the bank wars through humor. Your lower-level students will have a very clear understanding of Jackson's relationship with the National Bank. Students will answer questions that analyze the Many-Headed Monster political cartoon. Students will demonstrate their understanding with an exit ticket as a movie poster. Comes with an awesome example of Jackson Fighting the Bank's
Grades:
5th - 8th
Also included in:Â Jackson Mini Bundle
14th Amendment and the Equal Protections Clause
This handout has students learn about the 14th Amendment's equal protections clause and then read about and analyze several seminal Supreme Court decisions about the clause including Plessy v. Ferguson and Brown v. Board of Education. They also analyze the stop and frisk policy of the NYPD, the 1964 Civil Rights Act and protected classes, and subsequent Supreme Court cases that relate to it (Lawrence v. Texas, Obergefell v. Hodges, and Bostock v. Clayton County). It ends with asking students to
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in:Â Law and Justice Curriculum
Supremacy & Commerce Clauses, & 10th Amendment (Distance Learning and COVID-19)
This handout helps students understand the 10th Amendment to the Constitution, the Supremacy Clause, the Commerce Clause, and seminal Supreme Court cases related to these. It includes a final question about COVID-19 in relation to Federal and state powers. It is formatted for Google Classroom.
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in:Â Law and Justice Curriculum
Confederates in the Attic
This is a great companion to the Tony Horwitz novel Confederates in the Attic. Guide includes instructions & expectations for Book Club Group meetings. Questions and response areas for chapter discussions.
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Not Grade Specific
Great Depression- Forgotten History Of Mexican-American 'Repatriation' Reading
- A radio interview transcript with the author of "Decade of Betrayal" discussing the deportation of approx. 1 million Mexicans to Mexico during the Great Depression-Questions embedded throughout the reading for deeper engagement- Answer Key included- Coincides with my Great Depression unit but can be used as an independent work packet
Grades:
9th - 12th
8th Amendment Handout (Distance Learning and COVID-19)
This handout has students analyze the 8th Amendment and several Supreme Court cases about the various clauses (excessive bail, excessive fines, and cruel and unusual punishment), the death penalty, and prison conditions. It includes a final question about the COVID-19 pandemic, and the entire assignment is formatted for google classroom.
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in:Â Law and Justice Curriculum
Mary and the Trail of Tears, A Cherokee Removal Story of Survival
This is a 7 page file that goes over comprehension for the book Mary and the Trail of Tears, A Cherokee Removal Survival Story by Andrea L. Rogers (Girls Survive Series). Contains chapter sections of the book and questions/ vocabulary to show basic understanding of the text.
Grades:
3rd - 5th
Impeachment Lesson: Trump and the January 6th Insurrection
Following the riot at the U.S. Capitol building on January 6th, 2021, Donald Trump was impeached for inciting an insurrection. The dramatic proceedings were carried out during the final days of his presidency and into the beginning of Joe Biden’s term in office.The students will use this event as a backdrop to learn about the Presidential Impeachment process in Congress. This lesson takes approximately 80-90 minutes. If splitting the lesson between two 45 minute class periods, then the first day
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Grades:
9th - 12th
Spoils System
TIME SAVER-- Easy way to cover the spoils system. This is a smart and straightforward approach to having students learn and process the spoils system. Students read the background, answer the questions, analyze the political cartoon, and then draw their own political cartoon to demonstrate they understand the material.Sold in a SAVINGS BUNDLE HERE: JacksonMiniBundle****************************************************************************************Be sure to follow Teaching History Creati
Grades:
5th - 8th
Also included in:Â Jackson Mini Bundle
Tulsa Massacre Article Reading Assignment
This article is adapted from a history.com story about the Tulsa Race Massacre. This often glossed-over story of American history has picked up steam recently, having been a plot point in the hit HBO television series Watchmen. What you get as a teacher is the article and a corresponding worksheet that hits several common core standards. I use this in my 8th grade social studies class when I teach the Roaring 20's/Great Depression unit. This is also a good assignment for reading classrooms as we
Grades:
6th - 8th
Civil Rights Movement Timeline with activities and links - Web Quest/Virtual
~9 days worth of activities depending on how you split it upThis assignment goes through the Civil Rights Movement timeline, focusing in on the following events/individuals:-Emmett Till-Rosa Parks-Little Rock Nine-Ruby Bridges-Martin Luther King Jr. -Malcolm XThe Word document includes links and spots for students to record their answers. The resource works well for online learning or Web Quests. It is an editable Word document, so you can add and delete resources based on your needs. The first
Grades:
4th - 12th, Higher Education
AP US History Unit 5 & 6 DBQ - Reconstruction & New South
This is a full Document Based Question (DBQ) with 7 documents (including one map and one visual) that covers social change in the American South post-Civil War. It's a great resource for practicing writing AP US History (APUSH) DBQs with students.
Grades:
9th - 12th
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US Imperialism Webquest
What does the United States value more, spreading democracy or protecting its own economic interests? In this activity, students will examine a variety of primary and secondary online sources to learn about US imperialism. They will learn about the Monroe Doctrine and the Roosevelt Corollary, consider justifications for imperialism ranging from the idealistic to the economic, and explore how the US implemented its vision in the Philippines, Panama, Cuba, and Hawaii. Each section includes a resou
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9th - 12th
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Constitutional Convention and Compromises Debate Activity (Distance Learning)
This independent work packet has students analyze 4 conflicts at the Constitutional Convention (state vs. federal power, how to represent the states, slavery vs. free states, and Federalists vs. Anti-Federalists) and 3 compromises that somewhat resolved them. It is formatted for google classroom. I have gotten some very rich debates from students using this handout.
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in:Â Law and Justice Curriculum
Battlefield Texas: Civil War Edition
Brief DBQ style activity over the role of Texas during the Civil War.
Grades:
4th - 8th
American Military History-King Philip's/Metacom's War-Notes, Quiz, and Reviews
Enough material for an entire 1-2 week unit (depending on class length, modifications, amount used, etc) covering the 1676 war between the Wampanoag and English. Includes notes, a short quiz for immediate assessment, and 3 review assignments that you can pick and choose from. The reviews include 2 different primary source assignments and a more artistic version. Thank you for your consideration!
Grades:
9th - 12th, Adult Education
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Early Explorer Project
This is a great resource for a group project. It has a detailed list of what is to be included and how to retrieve the information. They will be presenting this information to the class at the end of the project. It includes a copy of the slideshow they can use to organize their information.
Grades:
3rd - 6th
United States History Era of Jackson activities packet
This packet starts with the Elections of 1824 and 1828. There is a reading on how Democracy Expanded and a Jackson Historical Investigation assignment with links, charts and questions. By the end of the assignment students have listed evidence for three different titles for Jackson: a political opportunist, a man of the people, or a tyrant. This takes about 3 days in a 90 minute block class with some of it assigned for homework. I do not have answer keys.
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Grades:
10th - 12th
WWII- Famous and Decisive Battles of WWII reading with embedded questions
Enhance your students' understanding of World War II by diving into the pivotal battles that shaped the conflict. This comprehensive reading activity, complete with embedded questions, offers detailed accounts of major WWII battles and encourages critical thinking and analysis.What’s Included:Detailed Reading Passages: In-depth descriptions of crucial battles, including Pearl Harbor, Midway, El Alamein, Stalingrad, D-Day, Iwo Jima, and Okinawa.Embedded Questions: Thought-provoking questions with
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Grades:
9th - 12th
Elections, Voting, Voter Turnout, and Demographics of Voters
This is a packet for students that has them learn about the different elections (local, state, and federal) and different positions within them, then brainstorm many questions about voting and why it is important, which elections are more important to vote for, and how the government should increase or decrease voter turnout. Then, students learn about the differences between a primary and general election. Finally, the bulk of the packet explores voter turnout in midterm vs. presidential electi
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in:Â Participation in Government Curriculum
The Executive Branch and the Federal Bureaucracy
This handout explains the 15 Cabinet Departments and several of the 268 Federal bureaucracy agencies and what they do (along with their annual budget). The goal is for students to analyze how each agency affects their daily life. This can be the basis for further research, class discussions, or to give an overview of the Federal bureaucracy.
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in:Â Law and Justice Curriculum
America's Progressive Movements: 1970s Webquest
This webquest activity was used by my 11th grade Honors US History class. Student explored linked resources related to the progressive movements in America during the 1970s: Chicano Movement (Cesar Chavez), Women's Rights (ERA), American Indian Movement, Americans Disability Act, LGBTQ+ Civil Rights, and the Environmental Protection movement.Six total - students can be assigned to individually explore all of them, or they can be jigsawed, or the movements can be situated like a gallery walk.I re
Grades:
9th - 12th
An Introduction to the Roaring 20s (The 1920s)
This activity is designed to introduce students to the 1920s/period following World War I. In this two day assignment students will be exploring an article along with a crash course episode and a mini-movie. Next, students will be composing summaries about 8 specific topics from the 1920s using embedded links to a reading and information on each of the topics. This is a great virtual or distance learning activity as well as a quiet in-class activity to provide students with substantial inform
Grades:
8th - 11th
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