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The Embodied Presidency
Eighth graders discover details about Thomas Jefferson's life. In this early American history lesson, 8th graders view a PowerPoint presentation that outlines some aspects of Jefferson's life. Students research the life of slaves at...
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The War of 1812
Seventh graders investigate the War of 1812. In this early American history lesson plan, 7th graders read a handout about the war, watch video clips, and complete written exercises that complement the reading and video clips.
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The American People, “Creating a Nation”
For this early American history worksheet, students read noted pages in their textbooks and then respond to 7 short answer questions regarding the U.S. Constitution and its formation.
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America: 1763-1776
In this online interactive history activity, students respond to 10 short answer and essay questions about the United States between the years 1763 and 1776.
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Building the State (1781-1797)
In this online interactive history activity, students respond to 9 short answer and essay questions about the vision of the Republicans and the Federalists.
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Building the State (1781-1797)
In this online interactive history worksheet, students respond to 50 multiple choice questions about the early American nation between the years of 1781 and 1797. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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Interpreting Quotes From Native Americans and European Americans
Students examine the relations between Native Americans and European Americans in the late 1700's and early 1800's. In this Native American history lesson, students read and analyze quotes from Atiatoharongwen, Tecumseh, Thomas...
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Chapter 2 – The US From 1789 to 1815
In this U.S. history activity, students read assigned textbook pages about the country from 1789-1815 and respond to 36 short answer questions.
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The Early Republic (2)
In this online interactive American history worksheet, high schoolers answer 10 multiple choice questions regarding the history of the early country. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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Thirteen Colonies Word Jumble
In this American colonies worksheet, students unscramble the letters in 20 words to spell vocabulary pertaining to the thirteen original colonies. There is a word bank provided.
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Putting It All Together: Early American History 1776-1812
Pupils view the reverse side of state quarters of those states that entered the union before 1812 and make predictions about what the symbols mean to each state. They complete a worksheet during a lecture describing the symbols and use...