Civil War and Reconstruction
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Political Cartoon: Mistress Columbia
$2.50The download includes the following: 1. A PowerPoint - complete with discussion notes for each slide - that teachers can use to lead students through the cartoon. 2. An introductory paragraph that describes the circumstances behind the cartoon. 3. A...$2.50 -
Political Cartoon Bundle: The Road to Civil War
$4.50These two political cartoons, Southern Chivalry __ Argument versus Clubs and Mistress Columbia, focus on the increasing tensions between the North and the South -- and the national government's unwillingness (or inability) to address the issue -- as the...$4.50 -
Political Cartoon: Southern Chivalry __ Argument versus Clubs
$2.50Southern Chivalry ___ Argument versus Club's was created by John L. Magee in 1856 and was published in the aftermath of the violent caning Massachusetts Senator Charles Sumner received at the hands of South Carolina Representative Preston Books. The...$2.50 -
End of the Civil War
$3.00This lesson is designed to last for an hour of class time or longer. Students will be provided with background information about the end of the Civil War. They will show what they know by completing engaging classroom activities and answering various...$3.00 -
Civil War Espionage-Can You Catch a Spy?
$7.99Can you catch a spy? Students delve into the espionage work of spies of the Civil War? This lesson begins with the class working together to solve an inquiry riddle. The students ask yes/no questions centered on the items used in espionage. Next, the...$7.99 -
Close Reading the Gettysburg Address - Does It Have Meaning Today?
$3.50Challenge your students to decipher the meaning of the Gettysburg Address and determine if Lincoln’s speech has meaning for America today. The lesson begins with the class solving an inquiry riddle to lead the students to this speech. Next, the...$3.50 -
Reactions to the Emancipation Proclamation - Close Reading & Analysis of Images
$3.99Delve into the Emancipation Proclamation to determine whether Lincoln helped, hurt or had little effect on slaves in the 1860’s. In this lesson, students will be learning about the Emancipation Proclamation by close reading and analyzing the...$3.99 -
Underground Railroad Quilt Codes - Folklore or Fact?
$4.99Delve into the historical dilemma of whether codes were used in quilts during the Underground Railroad to assist fugitive slaves. Analyze excerpts from a wide variety of experts who share their knowledge of this important topic! The lesson begins with a...$4.99 -
Webquests Bundle
$20.00Lesson bundles are here! Preparing units can be tiresome. Stop killing yourself with hours of research, lesson creations, and departmental meetings related to curriculum. Save yourself time and purchase our lessons in bundled packs! Created by Laura...$20.00 -
Dred Scott V. Sandford
$3.00Students will be required to answer various opened ended questions related to the Dred Scott V. Sandford case using a secondary online resource. This is the perfect grab and go lesson for teachers. This will require students to work individually and...$3.00 -
Major Battles and Conflicts During the Civil War
$3.00This lesson is designed to last for an hour of class time or longer. Students will be provided with background information about major battles and conflicts during the Civil War. They will show what they know by completing engaging classroom activities...$3.00 -
The Compromise of 1850
$3.00In this 45-60 minute lesson plan/webquest, students will answer the following questions: • What key factors set the stage for the Compromise of 1850? • Why was this compromise needed? • What were the main laws included in the...$3.00