HS US History Prior to 1877
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Antebellum Era Bundle
Now: $45.00Was: $57.00Students will learn about the people, events, beliefs, and reform movements of the Antebellum Era with these 15 resources. This includes a PowerPoint and note guide (which can also be used as a gallery walk), an abolition learning packet, a DBQ,...Now: $45.00Was: $57.00 -
Presidents Washington and Adams Reference Sheet and Review
$4.00Students will learn about the key people and events from the presidencies of George Washington and John Adams (the Early Republic) by reading 4 outline style pages of reference information and completing the following tasks: answering 20 academic...$4.00 -
Westward Expansion Reference Sheet and Review Activity
$3.50Students will review the growth of America (American expansion) including the Proclamation Line of 1763, the Louisiana Purchase, the Mexican Cession, Seward's Folly, the annexation of Hawaii, and everything in between. They will read a brief overview of...$3.50 -
The Bill of Rights Comprehension Tasks
$3.00Students will read the Bill of Rights and then identify which is which in everyday terms. They will then match 6 images to the amendments they represent and they will match 7 Supreme Court case opinion excerpts to its corresponding amendment (and...$3.00 -
Constitution Day Tasks and Analysis
$3.00Students will review the preamble of the Constitution, the Bill of Rights, the 3 branches of government, the opinions and application of the Constitution at different times, and more with this resource. The questions are short answers, fill in the...$3.00 -
The USS Constitution in the War of 1812 Primary Source Analysis
$3.25Students will read an account from the War of 1812 of the USS Constitution battling the British Guerriere (when it became known as 'Old Ironsides'), answer 12 questions, and complete 3 extension tasks. The answers are included where appropriate and this...$3.25 -
Revolutionary War Pamphlet Activity
$3.25Students will review the differences between Loyalists and Patriots from the Revolutionary War by creating a pamphlet. In completing 11 requirements, students will neutrally present both sides to an undecided colonial citizen so that an informed decision...$3.25 -
The American Revolution - Episode 1 - Rise of the Patriots - Video Response Worksheet and Key
$1.49This Video Response Worksheet and Key is based on the documentary series "The American Revolution (2014 miniseries)." You will receive a Video Response Worksheet and Key in PDF format. Video Response Worksheets will...$1.49 -
American Civil War Slang Introduction Activity
$1.50To introduce a unit on the Civil War era, students will match 1860s words/phrases to their modern day equivalents. They will then complete 7 fill in the blank statements using the historical terms and will then write 3 of their own statements using the...$1.50 -
Election of 1828 Activity
$1.50Students will review the Election of 1828 by dividing into election campaign committees and conducting a campaign and debate. There are 10 items students must address and they are detailed in the instructions. A points distribution is included. The...$1.50 -
French and Indian War Pamphlet Activity
$3.25Students will review the French and Indian War by creating a pamphlet explaining its causes, the terms of the Treaty of Paris, and more! Students will fulfill 9 requirements (written and visual). A points distribution and sample layout is included. This...$3.25 -
History Review Project For Any Unit
$3.50Students will review any history unit or topic by creating a movie script for it. There are 13 requirements balancing historical accuracy and creativity including: casting historical figures, dialogue, where historical accuracy would be honored, where...$3.50