HS US History Prior to 1877
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Biography: Dred Scott
$2.25This biography focuses on Dred Scott, an enslaved person who sued for his freedom during the 1850s. In 1857, the case Scott v. Sandford was brought before the Supreme Court. While the decision affirmed that the suit had no basis because Scott was not a...$2.25 -
Biography: Alexander Hamilton
$2.25This biography on Alexander Hamilton focuses on his service during the American Revolution, his role in promoting ratification of the Constitution, and his quarrel and eventual duel with Aaron Burr. The biography includes a series of questions based on...$2.25 -
Biography: Denmark Vesey
$2.25This biography on Denmark Vesey focuses on his origins on the West Indian island of St. Thomas, his intent to plot a slave rebellion in South Carolina and subsequent capture during the early 1820s, and his inspiration to the abolitionist cause of the...$2.25 -
Biography: Charles de Montesquieu
$2.25This biography on Charles de Montesquieu focuses on his book Spirit of the Laws and his influence on American government. Montesquieu claimed that government should be divided into three branches: legislative, executive, and judicial. These branches...$2.25 -
Biography: Andrew Jackson
$2.25This biography on Andrew Jackson focuses on his childhood and law studies, candidacy in the 1824 and 1828 presidential elections, and service as the seventh President of the United States. Moreover, the biography addresses Jackson's role in vetoing the...$2.25 -
Civil War Review Activity
$4.00Interactive Civil War Review Activity that has students match causes, events and effects of the Civil War to images and descriptions.$4.00 -
Civil War Preview Slide Presentation
$3.00When I teach this in class, it takes 45 minutes. I start with a KWL of the Civil War and have the students fill out and discuss the K and the W. We do a discussion about slavery with the first few slides and this invokes a lot of interest and...$3.00 -
Constitution Bill of Rights Scenarios
$5.00Bill of Rights Scenarios gives real world examples of how the 1st ten amendments may apply. It offers a great opportunity for discussion. Includes 10 scenarios, rubric/directions, 10 amendment cards with definitions and a key$5.00 -
Principles of Government Picture Matching
$2.00Use as a review activity for students to assess their knowledge of the definitions of the Principles of Government and then be able to match them up with pictures that reflect each principle. Use after the Principles of Government Activity. Six words;...$2.00 -
American Revolution Map Activity - FREE
$0.00A good way to identify where the battles of the Revolution take place. Incorporates map skills, spatial awareness and following directions. Includes the map with labeling instructions and map analysis. Contents: 2-pages AMERICAN REVOLUTION MAP...$0.00 -
Louisiana Purchase Map Activity & Analysis
$2.00A good way to incorporate map skills, spatial awareness and following directions. Includes the map with labeling instructions and map analysis. Contents: 2-pages LOUISIANA PURCHASE MAP ACTIVITY AND ANALYSIS (editable Word .doc) LOUISIANA PURCHASE...$2.00 -
New Republic | The Whiskey Rebellion
$2.00An excellent marking the text activity revealing a popular example of the challenge of the new government under Washington. Includes a multi-paragraph passage with questions and a political cartoon analysis. Contents: 3-pages THE WHISKEY...$2.00