Reform Movements

Political cartoons are an excellent way of keeping students engaged and promoting critical thinking. This series of 21 political cartoons addresses topics in American history between the Revolution and the Progressive Era: Join, or Die The Repeal, or...

This activity is meant as part of test prep; it is comprehensive over the invention, transportation, and reform movements of American History. It includes four different types of puzzles that gives clues about...

This Video Response Worksheet and Key is based on the PBS documentary series "American Experience - The Abolitionists - Episode 2: 1838-1854."You will receive a zip file which contains a Video Response Worksheet (in both PDF and editable DOCX formats)...

This Video Response Worksheet and Key is based on the PBS documentary series "American Experience - The Abolitionists - Episode 3: 1854-Emancipation and Victory."You will receive a zip file which contains a Video Response Worksheet (in both PDF and...

HISTO (History BINGO) BINGO for History or HISTO as it is known in my class has been adapted to use in a classroom setting for fun and to check for understanding. It is my students’ FAVORITE game to play in the classroom. This BINGO is different...

In 1858, as the fight over the future of slavery in the United States was reaching fever pitch, the Supreme Court was asked to rule on the case of Dred Scott v. Sandford. Scott, a slave from Missouri, had lived with a previous owner both in the free...

The study of America, from its founding through the Civil War, necessitates a close examination of the enslaved peoples whose labor built this nation and the "peculiar institution" which required a horrific war to bring to an end. Part of that study...

This multiple unit bundle covers US history from the ratification of the Constitution up to the start of the Civil War. This is a “warts and all” examination of this period of history; it is both a story of triumph and tragedy as well as one...

This 15 day complete unit covers the country’s growing economic, social, and political split over the spread of slavery in the first half of the 19th century, which eventually led to the secession of most of the Southern states, the bombardment of...

This card sort enables teachers to actively engage students in the learning the significant reform movements of the early 1800s. The card sort addresses the goals, leaders and accomplishments of each movement. This product also contains leveled...

Delve into the historical dilemma of whether codes were used in quilts during the Underground Railroad to assist fugitive slaves. Analyze excerpts from a wide variety of experts who share their knowledge of this important topic! The lesson begins with a...

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