HS US History Prior to 1877
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American Revolution: Lexington and Concord: Who Fired First?
$1.75Students get to decide who think they fired first at the Battle of Lexington and Concord. This was the first battle in The American Revolution. Students analyze four primary sources from The Battle of Lexington and Concord...2 from The British point...$1.75 -
French and Indian War: American Revolution: Join or Die Cartoon
$1.25Political cartoon created by Benjamin Franklin in 1754 to try and unite the colonies. Also used during the American Revolution and even today by some groups. 10 questions of varying thinking levels to answer. Background info and answer key included...$1.25 -
U.S. History Timeline
$8.00This is a homemade US history timeline. I copied each slide in color and laminated them. It stays in the front of my classroom and is such a useful reference. You can easily add or take out events: Columbus, French and Indian War, American Rev,...$8.00 -
Articles of Confederation Activity
$3.00This is a handout with modified primary document readings and questions on the Articles of Confederation. There is also a four square where students need to draw a weakness and strength as well as describe the Articles of Confederation. It is two...$3.00 -
Constitution Station Lessons
$8.00This is a lesson that involves four stations on the Constitution. One station is on the Great Compromise The 2nd is on 3/5th compromise The 3rd is on the Federalist/Antifederalist debate The 4th station is on the Bill of Rights. The handout that...$8.00 -
George Washington Presidency Stations Lesson
$8.00This lesson is broken into four stations to teach about George Washington's Presidency. Station 1 is about foreign policy, Station 2 is about Hamilton's financial plan, Station 3 is on the precedent President, and Station 4 is about the the...$8.00 -
American Revolution Timeline (in Comic Book Format)
$5.00Created by Beth Hammett - The Educator Helper - Visit My Store Ready to learn about the American Revolution? This 26 page comic book includes blank templates for students and fact based writing. Covers 1773-1783 and is divided by years...$5.00 -
Causes of the American Revolution Lesson 1 - FREE
$0.00This PowerPoint lesson includes videos, summaries and review questions focusing on events leading up to the American Revolution, focusing specifically on the French and Indian War. Created by Tazmin Jermier - Visit My Store$0.00 -
Daily Warm Up Questions for US History 1492-1865 (184 slides)
$9.50184 discussion/open ended type questions to use with a United States History class from 1492-1865. Each slide has a visual which corresponds with the question. I use these in the beginning of class or they could be used as exit slips. I tried to...$9.50 -
Trappers, Traders, and Explorers - A Game of Westward Expansion
$5.00This game, developed by Shawneen Morrison, presents a fantastic opportunity to incorporate primary source materials related to Western Expansion into your curriculum. My students beg to play this game! A game board is constructed that reinforces student...$5.00 -
Supreme Court Appeal Simulation
$12.00This hands-on lesson, designed by Shawneen Morrison, starts by having students petition the Supreme Court to hear their case using the real forms (and adapted instructions) the Court requires. Most students are shocked to realize that appealing is a...$12.00 -
Federalism Lesson: Investigate Supreme Court Cases between State and National Power
$3.50This lesson plan explores historical and contemporary Supreme Court Cases that deal with conflicts between National and State powers. Students will analyze the following court cases: 1. McCullough vs. Maryland 2. Texas vs. White 3. Roe vs. Wade 4...$3.50