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African-Americans in the Civil War mini-unit, including text
$6.00Unlike the American Revolutionary War, there was no conflict or disagreement amongst African-Americans over which side to support. Although Northern policy at the beginning of the war was to preclude black participation in the war effort, both the need...$6.00 -
Civil War and Reconstruction Quiz Show
$4.00Let’s face it – review and study prep for a Civil War and Reconstruction unit test is not exactly a student’s idea of fun. As a teacher, however, you can take away most of the boredom and drudgery by making a game out of it. This 106...$4.00 -
Other Battlefronts game - African Americans & women in the Civil War, with text
$5.00The Civil War presented African-Americans and women with unique opportunities and challenges. For slaves, the North provided an opportunity to escape their bondage, enlist in the army, and return to fight their former oppressors. It gave free blacks a...$5.00 -
Plessy v. Ferguson/ Brown v. Board of Education primary source analysis activity
$3.00In the 1896 case of Plessy v. Ferguson the Supreme Court ruled that segregation of races in public life was perfectly legal under the doctrine of “separate but equal.” This ruling legitimized Jim Crow laws and second-class citizenship for...$3.00 -
Gettysburg Address primary source translation activity
$2.00President Lincoln wasn’t even on the original guest list for the dedication of the Gettysburg National Cemetery. Both he and the war were highly unpopular at the time, given the appalling numbers of casualties and no end in sight. He was eventually...$2.00 -
The Civil War and Reconstruction unit bundle, including text
$30.00This 15 day complete unit covers the Civil War and the period of Reconstruction, 1861-1876. The unit examines: the political, military, economic and social strategies, triumphs and failures of the War itself; the Emancipation Proclamation; the...$30.00 -
Dred Scott mini-unit, including text and primary source activity
$5.00In 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...$5.00 -
American Slavery Primary Source Activity
$4.00The 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...$4.00 -
US history 1788-1861 complete 3 unit bundle, including text
$75.00This 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...$75.00 -
Cause & Effect Card Sort: Acts Leading to the American Revolution
$0.00Ready, Set, Fun, While Learning! This product contains a card sort focusing on the causes and effects that led to the American Revolution. The product contains cards that focus on each act, the meaning of the act and the effect of the act on the colonies...$0.00 -
Colonial America Break In to History DBQ Activity
$3.00Colonial America Break In To History. Created by Nathan Gilson - Understanding Who We Were In a Breakout room, people are locked in a room, and need to solve a set of riddles/clues in order to discover the key to leave the room. Since we can't...$3.00 -
Texas History FULL YEAR - MEGA-BUNDLE
MSRP: $107.50$73.25Created by Sabrina Evans - Teaching with Humor In this Texas History FULL YEAR mega-bundle you will find ALL of my 4th Grade Texas History products. This bundle will take you through the entire school year! All activities are low-prep and...MSRP: $107.50$73.25