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King Henry VIII
In this Henry VIII study guide worksheet, students read a brief overview pertaining to the English king and the Anglican church and then respond to a reflection question.
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Pilgrims and Puritans
With graphic organizers galore, learners will follow the changes of church and state in early colonial America. They look at the differences between the pilgrims and the puritans in terms of beliefs and life ways. Myths and...
Constitutional Rights Foundation
Puritan Massachusetts: Theocracy or Democracy?
Was Puritan society governed as more of a theocracy or democracy? After comparing and contrasting a series of primary source documents, middle and high schoolers form small groups and debate the question.
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The Massachusetts Bay Colony
In this Massachusetts Bay Colony worksheet, students read information and assess comprehension and vocabulary skills. In this multiple choice, fill-in-the-blank, and true or false worksheet, students answer ten questions.
Stanford University
Scopes Trial
Students review information about religious movements in the United States. In this Butler Act lesson plan, students view a video and read in their textbook about the Butler Act. Students review documents about the Scopes trial and...
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Enlightened Arguments
In this Enlightenment study guide worksheet, students read a brief overviews pertaining to the time period in world history. Students then comment on the 2 sides of the of the arguments in the 6 topics presented.
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Politics (1)
In this online interactive world history activity, students answer 26 matching questions regarding politics. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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Freedom to Worship
Fifth graders read the biographies of seven colonists and determine their position on the freedom of religion. They conduct a panel discussion of seven personalities and debate the religious freedom in America.
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Printing Press
Students demonstrate the impact of the printing press on society. In this printing press instructional activity, students discuss occupations and industries that have grown up due to the invention of the printing press. Students work...