HS US History Prior to 1877
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4th Amendment - "Search and Seizure" - Enhanced DBQ - Close Read (PDF)
$1.50An in depth look at the Amendment that protects people unreasonable searches and seizures. In studying this Amendment, your students will learn the history behind how and why the 4th Amendment was necessary, an in depth study of the 4th Amendment, and a...$1.50 -
3rd Amendment - "Quartering of Soldiers" - Enhanced DBQ - Close Read (PDF)
$1.50An in depth look at the Amendment that protects people from having to house and feed soldier. In studying this Amendment, your students will learn the history behind quartering of soldiers, an in depth study of the 3rd Amendment, and a Matching...$1.50 -
2nd Amendment - "Right to Bear Arms" - Enhanced DBQ - Close Read (PDF)
$1.50An in depth look at the Amendment that protects the people's right to own weapons. In studying this Amendment, your students will learn the history behind having an armed citizenry, an in depth study of the 2nd Amendment, and a Matching assessment quiz...$1.50 -
1st Amendment - "Religious & Political Freedom"- Enhanced DBQ - Close Read (PDF)
$1.50An in depth look at the Amendment that protects the people from the power of the government. In studying this Amendment, your students will learn the history behind religious and political freedoms, an in depth study of the 1st Amendment, and a Matching...$1.50 -
"Guns and Ships" Lyric Analysis
$1.25Incorporate the Broadway smash hit musical Hamilton in your classroom! "Guns and Ships" describes the contributions Marquis de Lafayette made to the American Revolution and highlights the relationship George Washington and Alexander Hamilton...$1.25 -
US History DISTANCE LEARNING- Primary Source Reading Skills! (Part 1: 1776-1814)
$3.00This is Part 1 of a Six-Part US History Scavenger Hunt series where students examine primary source reading passages from major historical events. It is completely student-centered, GOOGLE Compatible, and ready to print, copy and go!...$3.00 -
US History DISTANCE LEARNING- Primary Source Reading Skills! (Part 2: 1820-1859)
$4.00This is Part 2 of a Six-Part US History Scavenger Hunt series where students examine primary source reading passages from major historical events. It focuses on major events in US History during the period of 1820-1859 including: abolition of...$4.00 -
Civil War Interactive Games
$1.00This product is a single page document that includes links to interactive games on the internet that students can play to review and learn about the American Civil War. The document can used online or printed for student use. The games included in the...$1.00 -
Sweet Revolution: role-play simulation game - Boston Tea Party, Taxes, & more!
$4.00This product and its optional extensions/modifications has been designed to introduce, review, or analyze the Boston Tea Party, Quartering Act, and other events leading towards the American Revolution. Students role-play in this collaborative...$4.00 -
BOOM Cards - Cause of the Civil War
$1.0010 Boom cards over the Causes of the American Civil War Check out the preview of the cards here.$1.00 -
Hamilton Musical Cabinet Battlers 1 and 2 Lessons
$6.00AWESOME! WOW! These THREE resources use the lyrics to the popular Hamilton Musical to teach the arguments between Hamilton and Jefferson and lead to our first political parties. CABINET BATTLE 1 Summary: Secretary Hamilton and Secretary Jefferson...$6.00 -
Andrew Jackson Hero or Villain
$4.00As students learn about Andrew Jackson's presidency, they decide what facts about him were positive and negative. Students will use these facts to create an argument to prove that Andrew Jackson was either a hero or villain. Each section has a...$4.00