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Reconstruction (1865–1877)

For Students 7th - 12th
In this online interactive history quiz worksheet, students respond to 50 multiple choice questions about the Reconstruction Era. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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K12 Reader

Slavery in the Constitution

For Teachers 9th - 11th Standards
Your young historians will read excerpts from three parts of the United States Constitution—Article One, the Thirteenth Amendment, and the Fourteenth Amendment—and discuss how they each address the issue of slavery. 
Assessment

US DBQs Reconstruction to Today

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Shared ResourceThis activity contains DBQs about United States History ranging from Reconstruction to Present Day. All of the documents provided contain primary sources for students to answer as well as an essay to complete once documents are complete.
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Curated OER

U.S. History Worksheet #75

For Students 5th - 8th
Get the facts straight when it comes to the Reconstruction Era! In this United States history worksheet, students utilize a word bank of 10 terms or phrases to answer 10 fill in the blank questions about the nation following the Civil...
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Curated OER

Reconstruction (1865–1877)

For Students 8th - 12th
In this online interactive history worksheet, students respond to 7 short answer and essay questions about the causes and effects of Reconstruction following the American Civil War.
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Chapter 8: Reconstruction

For Students 9th - 12th
In this Reconstruction worksheet, students read assigned textbook pages regarding Reconstruction plans and respond to 44 short answer questions.  
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Digital History

Slavery and the Slave Trade

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
What would it have been like to have heard the debate on the issue of slavery at the Constitutional Convention of 1787? With this resource, you are given the opportunity to read through a reconstruction of speeches on the topic with your...
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Curated OER

Rival Plans for Reconstruction

For Students 9th - 12th
In this Reconstruction worksheet, high schoolers read the provided section summary that detail Reconstruction Plans and respond to 13 short answer questions.  
Organizer
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Civil War and Reconstruction Spelling Activity

For Students 5th - 8th
In this spelling strategies instructional activity, students examine the 10 words on the list pertaining to the Civil War and Reconstruction. Students write the words 2 times, cover the words, spell them, and check their work.
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City University of New York

Jim Crow and Voting Rights

For Teachers 11th - 12th Standards
Class groups examine primary source documents to determine how the voting rights of African Americans were restricted after the failure of Reconstruction, and how African American participation in World War II lead to change.
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Humanities Texas

A President's Vision: Abraham Lincoln

For Teachers 5th - 11th Standards
Invite your learners to take a close look at Abraham Lincoln's presidency through analysis worksheets of several images and primary documents, presented on an educational poster entirely dedicated to this great United States...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Civil War and Reconstruction Word Search Puzzle

For Teachers 6th - 8th
For this social studies worksheet, students look for the words that are related to the concept of the Civil War and Reconstruction periods of history.
Worksheet
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Freedmen & Jim Crow

For Students 6th - 8th
For this United States history worksheet, students utilize a word bank of 10 terms or phrases to answer 10 fill in the blank questions about the African American experience following the Civil War. A short answer question is included as...
Lesson Plan
City University of New York

The Split Over Suffrage

For Teachers 11th - 12th Standards
Compare and contrast Frederick Douglass's and the National Women's Suffrage Association's stances on equal rights and suffrage with a series of documents and worksheets. Learners work together or independently to complete the packet, and...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Amendment Organizer

For Students 5th - 10th
In this Amendments worksheet, students describe the 13th, 14th, and 15th amendments and write which one they feel is the most important.
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Reconstruction Word Search Puzzle

For Teachers 6th - 8th
In this social studies worksheet, middle schoolers look for the words in the puzzle that are related to the theme of the word search. Spelling skills are worked on.
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Friends of Fort McHenry

A Just War or Just a War?

For Teachers 8th Standards
What, if anything, makes a war "just"? This is an interesting and important question to explore with your class, and you can utilize an excellent lesson plan to support your group inquiry. The American Revolution and the War of 1812...
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Student Handouts

Writing Exercises: Science and Technology II

For Teachers 10th - 11th
All revolutions in science and technology have both pros and cons. Kids examine the advent of the Green Revolution, nuclear growth and use, and the countries considered nuclear powers. They'll construct three responses to each of these...
Lesson Plan
City University of New York

African Americans and the Populist Movement

For Teachers 11th - 12th Standards
Why did the Populist Party fail to ally itself with African American farmers? To answer this essential question, class members investigate the Populist Era (188-1900) and read an article written by Tom Watson, a Populist leader.
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Social Studies Review for Grade 5 (5.1)

For Students 5th
In this social studies review for grade 5 (5.1) activity, 5th graders answer 25 multiple choice questions in a standardized test format about U.S. history.
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U.S. History

For Students 5th
In this U.S. history instructional activity, 5th graders complete multiple choice questions about important events in U.S. history. Students complete 5 multiple choice questions.
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Introduction to the Early Origins of the Cold War

For Students 9th - 12th
In this Cold War worksheet, students read an article titled "Introduction to the Early Origins of the Cold War," and then make a list of key dates and events from the selection.