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Black History Month dbqs for Microsoft Word
Haitian Revolution: Primary Source Analysis
Have your students dig deeper into Toussaint L'Ouverture's leadership of the Haitian Revolution with this close reading and primary source analysis document set.In these two primary source documents, students will examine and answer higher order thinking questions to learn more about the Haitian Revolution!This is a great addition to any lesson about the Haitian Revolution or great as a homework! ***************************************************************************************************
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6th - 12th
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Civil Rights Movement: Dr. Martin Luther King vs Malcolm X
Both men wanted the same outcome: Respect, dignity, and equality for African Americans. However, they disagreed on how to achieve that and how it would look. Here students analyze 8 quotes from these two influential men, about 4 different topics: Race relations, education, economics, and violence. Students compare the different philosophies and arrive at a better understanding of each leader's ideas, in particular those of Malcolm X, who they often erroneously assume was far more militant and vi
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8th - 12th
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Unveiling the Legacy: Exploring Slave Auction Posters in America (DBQ)
Activity Description:In this immersive classroom experience, students will participate in a semi-gallery walk, delving into the historical slave auction posters that encapsulate the harsh realities of the transatlantic slave trade. With a focus on critical analysis, the objective is to foster a deeper comprehension of the brutality endured by enslaved individuals, the systemic dehumanization they faced, and the intricate economic mechanisms underpinning slavery. As a pivotal component, this acti
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10th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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A Pirate's Life DBQ
Let's face it - pirates are cool and fun! With recent popular culture, though, it gets harder to separate the fact from the fiction. In this DBQ young teens are challenged to read primary sources and draw their own conclusions about what a pirate (or privateer!) may have faced in their life, compared to the everyday colonial-era person.
We explore the definitions of pirate, privateer and buccaneer, where they hung out, and why the life - although dangerous! - was lucrative and free.
(I notice
Grades:
7th - 10th
The Civil Rights Act of 1957: A Case Study in Filibustering
This lesson activity includes: (1) an overview/summary of both the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1957 and the filibuster; (2) hyperlinks to the two primary sources featured in this lesson activity: the Civil Rights Act of 1957 and Senator Strom Thurmond's filibuster of the bill; (3) a set of questions (with answer keys) to both featured primary sources in this lesson; (4) a list of other recommended resources (with accessible links) featuring the Civil Rights Act of 1957 and/or Strom Thurmo
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9th - 12th
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SAT Reading Passage (MLK Jr. Letter from Birmingham Jail)
Half of your Evidence-Based Reading and Writing score comes from the new SAT Reading Test, a 65-minute test that requires you to answer 52 questions spread out over five passages. The questions will ask you to do everything from determining the meaning of words in context to deciding an author's purpose for a detail to finding the main idea of a whole passage to pinpointing information on a graph. Each passage ranges from 500 to 750 words and has 10 or 11 questions. Time will be tight on this te
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: SAT Reading Passages
Dred Scott Supreme Court Decision: Common Core Analysis
Dred Scott Case Common Core Analysis of the Justice’s Opinions:
Dred Scott was an enslaved African American who sued for his freedom and his case went all the way to the Supreme Court. This is a great activity to help your students dive deeper into the Dred Scott v. Sanford case by annotating primary resource documents in a step by step process. Students work in cooperative groups and analyze one of the excerpts from the Justice’s opinions. There are four different excerpts, two from Chief Ju
Grades:
8th - 12th
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Harriet Tubman-Conductor of the Underground Railroad
This activity is based on the biography: "From Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad" by: Ann Petry. I teach ELAR, and we read this text during our "Fight for Freedom" unit in the HMH textbook. I wanted to make something non-traditional versus the usual boring worksheet. To print you'd need to use size 8 x 14 paper. My students really enjoyed doing it and the aesthetic of it! *Updated*- I read your comments and added an answer key. Enjoy!
Grades:
6th - 8th
New England Slavery DBQ
What was slavery like in the Colonial North? This is a big research question. To start the discussion is to dispel old stereotypes about a free North, opposed to a slave-ridden South before the Civil War. Colonial America is seen as a patch-work of slavery practices. Students examine primary sources and draw their own conclusions to see what sort of slave life existed in New England. Background information gives some context for each document.
I include a glossary of some of the tougher terms.
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7th - 9th
Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Letter From a Birmingham Jail
This activity includes: (1) a one-page summary overview that places Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Letter from a Birmingham Jail in historical context; (2) hyperlinks to both an uploaded audio/video file featuring Dr. King reading his own letter as well as a digitized version of a transcribed copy of the letter that belonged to Reverend Joe C. Higginbotham (one of the Birmingham clergymen who was given a copy of the letter) and later gifted to the University of Alabama by his wife, Mrs. Ann T. Higgin
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9th - 12th
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Harlem Renaissance
The assignment contains 27 questions exploring the achievements and impact of notable African-Americans during the Harlem Renaissance. Students will use summary articles to answer the questions. I have included an answer key. ⭐ Engaging!⭐ No textbook required!⭐ Editable Word Document⭐ The document can be uploaded to your website or Google Drive; please make sure, however, that it is password protected.Important People Included:Langston Hughes Zora Neale Hurston James Weldon Johnson W.E.B. Du Bo
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6th - 11th
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Harlem Renaissance CRQ (Constructed Response) Set & 2-Day Lesson Plan
This comprehensive and engaging educational resource is designed to deepen students' understanding of the women's suffrage movement.This editable Constructed Response Question (CRQ)/(DBQ) Set offers an overview of the Harlem Renaissance and its larger effects on society in the United States. Included are sample responses to the questions along with an optional 2-day lesson plan that focuses on critical analysis of the documents and the topic overall and writing.The historical literacy skill of i
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5th - 12th
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Civil Rights Speech Analysis (ELA-History Common Core Aligned)
Analysis of three key Civil Rights era speeches: 1) Martin Luther King Jr's "I Have a Dream" speech, 2) John Lewis' "The Militant" speech, and 3) Stokely Carmichael's "What We Want" speech. Students read the speech in class, analyze for ELA and History standards, and then write a paragraph analysis. Once all speeches are read, there is a comparison of the three speeches and their effects on the Civil Rights movement and finally a structured essay guideline assignment.
ELA-History Common Core
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7th - 12th, Higher Education
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Reconstruction Freedman Source Evaluation
This activity has students evaluate a letter from a formerly enslaved person and make determinations about economic equality. It would work well with most Reconstruction Units.
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7th - 10th
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Uncle Tom's Cabin
EDITABLE reading comprehension packet on the 1852 novel "Uncle Tom's Cabin" and the impact that it had on the national debate over slavery.
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7th - 12th
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US History: The Rumble in the Jungle
EDITABLE reading comprehension packet on the 1974 heavyweight boxing championship match between George Foreman and Muhammad Ali. Packet includes key information, pictures for visual learners and space to answer questions right on the page.
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7th - 11th
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Guided Essay format for Harriet Tubman's Greatest Achievements
This format works well with a DBQ (Document Based Questioning) on Harriet Tubman. I have used it with my 3rd graders and they created some amazing essays. If you are working on a DBQ you can easily change the wording to match your needs.
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3rd - 5th
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Frederick Douglass' What to the Slave...Close Reading
Frederick Douglass' What to the Slave is the Fourth of July is essential reading for American History students. This activity contains an excerpted version of the 1852 speech, a link to a PBS video of Douglass' descendants reading the speech (for as long as PBS keeps the link active), and 10 close reading multiple choice/open-ended questions (with answers).
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Ancient African Kingdoms Text and DBQs
An excellent and thorough look into ancient African kingdoms, this 24 page document is sure to engage and inform students for multiple days. Document includes chapter excerpt and corresponding questions. Great African American History Month Assignment.
Grades:
9th - 12th, Higher Education
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DBQ: The Struggle for Civil Rights
This document based question explores the success of the of the effort to secure greater civil rights and equality for African Americans. It asks students to explain both successes and limitation by responding to the following prompt:Overall, how successful were efforts to end Jim Crow segregation in the South and racial inequality in the nation as a whole? What specific factors or events allowed for that success or prevented it from happening? Be sure to address both successes and limitations
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9th - 12th
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Harlem Renaissance DBQ
This writing assignment includes a variety of examples of literary and artistic excellence from some of the most well known leaders of the Harlem Renaissance.
Grades:
8th - 12th, Higher Education
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The Great Migration
DBQ consisting of multiple primary sources (from the North and South) discussing the Great Migration.
Grades:
7th - 12th
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President Lincoln Vs. President Davis Primary Source DBQs
This Word Document provides you with four primary source documents from President Abraham Lincoln and President Jefferson Davis. This class activity will provide students with the opportunity to compare and contrast their viewpoints related to both slaves and the American Civil War itself. Feel free to use this as an alone assignment or in conjunction with your unit.
Grades:
5th - 12th
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Regional Differences in North America
Ten (10) historical events related to the colonial history of the United States, are explored using O.P.V.L. format. Each concept combines a background reading with a related historical document. Students are encouraged to create their own summaries and use them to analyze the historical document using guided questions.
Grades:
9th - 12th
Also included in: Colonial Foundations of the United States
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