HS US History Prior to 1877
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Liberty's Kids - Episode 24 - "Valley Forge"
$1.25In this Episode, your students will learn about the challenges of the American troops during the winter at Valley Forge and the training they engaged in with Baron von Steuben of Prussia during the American Revolution.A Quiz Set to go along with the PBS...$1.25 -
Liberty's Kids - Episode 23 - "Hessians are Coming"
$1.25In this Episode, your students will learn about why the Hessian mercenaries came to fight with the British and Benedict Arnold's role during the early stages of the American Revolution.A Quiz Set to go along with the PBS Video Series - Liberty's Kids...$1.25 -
Liberty's Kids - Episode 22 - "Lafayette Arrives"
$1.25In this Episode, your students will learn why and how the Marquis de Lafayette from France joined Washington's Army during the American Revolution.A Quiz Set to go along with the PBS Video Series - Liberty's Kids. This set includes 2 levels of quizzes in...$1.25 -
Liberty's Kids - Episode 21 - "Sybil Ludington"
$1.25In this Episode, your students will learn about Sybil Lundington, daughter of Colonel Ludington, and her efforts to rally the militia to help defend patriots during the American Revolution.A Quiz Set to go along with the PBS Video Series - Liberty's Kids...$1.25 -
DBQ Essay Rubric, Document Analysis & Essay Writing Resources - All Editable!
$4.00Greetings Friend!If you’re like me, you’re always looking for ways to improve the writing process for your students. I love providing step by step instructions. After implementing these worksheets, I saw my students’ essay scores...$4.00 -
American Government--Voting Rights--Literacy Tests
$1.00Note to educator:These are a few questions from actual literacy tests given in the states of Louisiana (first one) and Alabama (second one). The purpose of these tests was to prevent certain individuals from voting. When using these “tests”...$1.00 -
Civil War Project-Four Options
$2.00This product includes four different project choices, with rubrics, on the Civil War. The student can select a research paper, PowerPoint Presentation, make a small quilt (with short paper) or read "Red Badge of Courage."The product sets up teacher...$2.00 -
United States of America Civil War Mapping Activity and Quiz
$2.00This product is a mapping activity on the United States as it was during the Civil War 1861-1865. Students will identify Union States (differentiating between Union Free States and Union Slave States), Confederate States (differentiating between those...$2.00 -
Atlantic Slave Trade (Triangular Trade) Talk, Read, Talk, Write (TRTW) Activity
$2.00This product is a great teaching strategy to have students understand the causes and impact of the Atlantic Slave Trade. The product includes a copy of the reading and a PowerPoint to guide you and the students through the TRTW (Talk, Read, Talk, Write)...$2.00 -
Amending the Constitution Mini Project- FREE
$0.00In this engaging mini project, students will research a specific proposed amendment to the Constitution and determine whether they think it should be ratified or rejected.This project may be used as a supplement to a unit about the Constitution...$0.00 -
Personal & Family History Project
$5.00Greeting Friend!Honestly, this is my favorite history project of the year! After spending all year (and all their school years) learning about mostly other people’s history, it’s time for students to dig deep into their own personal as well...$5.00 -
Liberty's Kids - Episode 20 - "An American in Paris"
$1.25In this Episode, your students will learn about Benjamin Franklin's trip to France to gain them as an ally during the American Revolution.A Quiz Set to go along with the PBS Video Series - Liberty's Kids. This set includes 2 levels of quizzes in 2 grade...$1.25