5th - 8th Grade US History Prior to 1877
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Westward Expansion Primary Source Analysis Bundle
Now: $35.00Was: $44.25Students will read and analyze primary sources to get a deeper understanding of the people, events, debates, and more from westward expansion, the Mexican-American War, and Manifest Destiny. The topics include Manifest Destiny, the California Gold Rush...Now: $35.00Was: $44.25 -
Indian Removal Act Point of View Analysis
$5.00Students will read and analyze 3 points of view on the Indian Removal Act by answering 37 questions and completing an extension task. The excerpts are from President Jackson in 1829, Theodore Frelinghuysen in 1830, and Chief John Ross in 1836 (with a...$5.00 -
CLASS PLAY: Declaration of Independence + Multiple-Choice & Short-Answer + Key
$6.00Are you starting the Declaration of Independence, and you're not ready? NO NEED TO FRET!!! Make copies of the play and its accompanying multiple-choice and short-answer questions and you are READY TO GO!! This ZERO TEACHER PREP,...$6.00 -
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The Era of Good Feelings Primary Source Analysis Bundle
Now: $25.00Was: $33.50Students will read and analyze a variety of primary sources to learn more about the people and events of the Era of Good Feelings. The topics covered include Nat Turner, the Monroe Doctrine, the Compromise of 1820, McCulloch v. Maryland, and more! Some...Now: $25.00Was: $33.50 -
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Early American History Primary Source Analysis Bundle
Now: $60.00Was: $77.00Students will learn about, or review, different aspects of the presidencies of Washington, Adams, and Jefferson (the Early Republic) with these primary source analysis activities. Topics covered include the Alien and Sedition Acts, the XYZ Affair,...Now: $60.00Was: $77.00 -
John Brown and Harpers Ferry Point of View Analysis
$5.00Students will read and analyze 4 points of view on John Brown (whether he was a hero or villain) and the events at Harpers Ferry by answering 31 questions, completing 2 extension tasks, and analyzing an image. The sources are from a newspaper, Governor...$5.00 -
American Neutrality During the French Revolution Point of View Analysis
$4.00Students will read and analyze 3 points of view on what America's stance should be regarding the French Revolution by answering 30 questions and completing an extension task. The excerpts are from Hamilton, Jefferson, and an anonymous Jeffersonian This...$4.00 -
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US History STAAR Review Games and Activities 8th Grade Interactive Test Prep
Now: $105.00Was: $200.00Are you looking for hands-on interactive US History Review Activities? This huge bundle includes ALL (35 total so far) of my review games and activities for 8th grade US history STAAR review! Great for end of the year review...Now: $105.00Was: $200.00 -
The Compromise of 1850 Point of View Analysis
$5.00Students will read and analyze 3 points of view of the Compromise of 1850 (John Calhoun, Daniel Webster, and the Free Soil Party) by answering 35 questions and completing an extension task. The answers are included where appropriate and this would be...$5.00 -
The Alien and Sedition Acts Point of View Analysis
$5.00Students will read and analyze 3 points of view on the Alien and Sedition Acts of 1798 by answering 36 questions and completing an extension task. This would be great for a sub and the answers are included where appropriate! Sample questions...$5.00 -
Olmec Maya Aztec Inca Compare and Contrast Project
$3.50Students will complete one of two projects to demonstrate an understanding of the Olmec, Maya, Aztecs, and Inca. One project has 9 requirements and the other has 8 main requirements, a few smaller components, and an extension task. The project allows...$3.50 -
Ferdinand Magellan Primary Source Analysis
$3.25Students will read and analyze a brief account of Ferdinand Magellan's explorations and his death in 1521 by answering 13 questions and completing a extension task. The answers are included where appropriate and this would be great for a...$3.25