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Student Handouts

Writing Exercises: Early Japan II

For Students 7th - 9th
Did your class finish reading about Feudal Japan and the Tokugawa Shogunate period? Reinforce their understanding with three essay questions focused on comprehension and critical thinking.
Handout
Library of Congress

Loc: Today in History: July 29: Harris Treaty & Bowling

For Students 9th - 10th
Library of Congress site presents historical material of events that happened on July 29. Topics include the Harris Treaty and the history of bowling.
Article
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: An Introduction to the Samurai

For Students 9th - 10th
This article describes the rise and fall of the Shogunate in Japan. Included are pictures of Japanese art from these periods in Japanese history.
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Other

History of Japan: 1600 1860

For Students 9th - 10th
Site provides an overview of the Tokugawa era in China, its political system, and its conclusion.