HS US History Prior to 1877
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Industrial Revolution/Mass Production Test
$1.00This product is an assessment over a unit covering the Industrial Revolution all the way up to the era of Mass Production in the United States. The test covers a large time frame beginning in Great Britain with the start of the Industrial Revolution...$1.00 -
Andrew Jackson Jigsaw Debate - $20 Bill Argument
$2.25This activity combines the traditional jigsaw strategy with a class debate and is one of my favorite activities. Every kid is held accountable for preparing for and participating in the debate, and they are highly motivated because of the competitive...$2.25 -
Timeline Activity: Events Leading to the American Revolution
$1.00This product includes instructions and directions for a student created timeline that includes important events leading to the American Revolutionary War. The instruction sheet includes directions for important events, visuals, and info about all of the...$1.00 -
Foreign Affairs Under George Washington
$2.99This product is a Google form and doc linked to an interactive map on the foreign affairs under President George Washington. Tense relations with Britain and France complicated George Washington’s two terms in office. A series of crises tested the...$2.99 -
The Road to the American Revolution
$1.00This product includes three steps/activities that students will complete to learn about the road to the American Revolution. The resource includes a graphic organizer categorizing the actions of the British before the American Revolution and also the...$1.00 -
Create Your Own Invention
$2.00This project is a great resource to use for many different age groups and subject areas. Students are tasked to create their own invention by describing, drawing, and finally creating a prototype to share with the class. Students will complete the...$2.00 -
Create Your Own Declaration of Independence - Version 2
$1.00The Declaration of Independence is one of the most important documents in American History. The basic ideas of the Declaration of Independence are still important today. This activity uses ideas that are important to learners/students and asks them to...$1.00 -
Create Your Own Declaration of Independence
$1.00The Declaration of Independence is one of the most important documents in American History. The basic ideas of the Declaration of Independence are still important today. This activity uses ideas that are important to learners/students and asks them to...$1.00 -
The Atlantic Slave Trade introduction - Video Guide & answer key
$3.00This video guide activity was designed to introduce your unit on the Atlantic Slave trade. It gives basic statistics, facts, and background information in a format appropriate for all grades 6-12. This video connects The Atlantic Slave trade...$3.00 -
The American Revolution unit - Jeopardy Review Game
$3.00This Power Point Game was created with the intention to use as a review for the American Revolution. FULLY EDITABLE with sound and graphics! This product includes the following: Bell-ringer and Exit-slip (written reflection) questions and...$3.00 -
Reconstruction Song Analysis Activity
$2.00This Song Analysis Activity covers Southern sentiment during the Reconstruction Era in US History - it is meant to be paired with the "Thinking Like a Historian" lesson in my store which addresses how to analyze primary and secondary sources for...$2.00 -
Frederick Douglass Breakout Box instructions for students - FREE
$0.00This PowerPoint presentation is meant to help you introduce to your class how a Breakout Box Activity is run. This presentation covers the following topics: General Rules Time limit Use of "hint cards" Safety in the classroom Cooperation and...$0.00