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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

A Lesson To Accompany "The First Bank of the United States: A Chapter in the History of Central Banking"

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Here is an interesting topic. Learners examine the economics that led to the founding of the First Bank of America. They participate in a reader's theater experience depicting the debate between Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson...
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Worksheet
Digital History

The Whiskey Rebellion

For Students 8th - 12th Standards
Can you imagine an army of 5,000 rebels prepared to march against the United States government over...whiskey? This is exactly what happened in 1794, and your young historians will be fascinated to read about the events that led up to...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Cartoon Analysis Worksheet Key National Bank

For Students 8th - 12th
In this primary source analysis worksheet, students examine a political cartoon about the American National Bank and then respond to 10 analysis questions about the cartoons they select. The cartoon is not included and answers to each of...
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Interactive
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Building the State (1781-1797)

For Students 8th - 12th
In this online interactive history instructional activity, students respond to 9 short answer and essay questions about the vision of the Republicans and the Federalists.
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eBook
Federal Reserve Bank

The Story of the Federal Reserve System

For Students 6th - 12th Standards
Prevent the Federal Reserve System from becoming a dry topic for your middle and high schoolers by using an informative, engaging resource! The cartoon takes your class on a journey with aliens from the planet of Novus to observe the...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Trade Barriers

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students write an editorial piece which takes a position supporting or opposing the free trade policy during the 1790s. After identifying barriers to trade in the 1790s they analyze how their position on the free trade would fit into...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Fed's Role in Making & Setting Monetary Policy

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
Young scholars study inflation and its relationship to money and pricing. In groups, students examine how investment decisions have changed since the 1970's. After looking at a designated website, young scholars discover the reason for...
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Lesson Planet Article
Curated OER

Presidential Faces Worthy of Recognition

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Using dollars and cents to study the biographies and achievements of America's past presidents.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

The American People, “Creating a Nation”

For Students 8th - 12th
In this early American history instructional activity, learners read noted pages in their textbooks and then respond to 7 short answer questions regarding the U.S. Constitution and its formation.