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Government dbqs for homeschool
Iroquois Confederacy, Great Law of Peace, & U.S. Constitution Influence Activity
In this Native American Iroquois Confederacy government activity, students investigate how the Iroquois Confederacy and the Great Law of Peace (Mohawk, Cayuga, Onondaga, Oneida, Seneca, and Tuscarora) influenced the Founding Fathers and the United States Constitution! Students examine a variety of primary sources as they come to understand how the United States framework for government is (in part) due to the government established under the "Great Law of Peace" that governed over the Iroquois C
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5th - 9th
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Checks and Balances | Digital Learning Activity
A comprehensive and engaging lesson on the principle of Checks and Balances and its influence on the shaping of the American government. Students will test their knowledge with real and made up scenarios. Digital and Paper copies included!This "Checks and Balances" Distance Learning Activity Includes1) A graphic organizer-based activity that assess your students's comprehension of the branches of government and the impact that it has on the history of as well as the modern United States governme
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: Foundations of America | Digital Learning | Unit Activity Bundle
Adam Smith v Karl Marx Primary Source: Industrial Revolution + Google Apps
Adam Smith vs Karl Marx Primary Source Activity teaches students about the two competing economic theories that rocked the mid 19th century, laissez-faire capitalism and communism. This activity begins with Smith’s discussion of the effect of the individual on the economy and its advancement, as well as the role of government and monopolies in the free market system. Marx responds with the history of the Bourgeois and Proletarians and his criticism of capitalism, as well as Marx’s opinion on the
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7th - 12th, Adult Education
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Primary Sources: The Magna Carta and English Bill of Rights
As part of an overall discussion of the influences upon American government, this resource consists of a graphic organizer that divides excerpts from both the Magna Carta and the English Bill of Rights into sections that students can then paraphrase, either individually or in groups. Doing so makes the speech more accessible to all learners.The resource also includes a series of questions based on each document. The questions, which progress in complexity, also establish connections with speci
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: Bundled Mini-Lesson: Influences on American Government
Women's Rights Movement / Feminism DBQ (1950s-70s)
Feminism / Women's Rights movement of the 1950s-70s. Thirteen primary source documents (text and photographs) with guiding questions, leading up to a DBQ prompt that can be completed in-class or at home. An answer key for the guided questions is provided, and a rubric is included for easy grading.
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: DBQ & Mini-DBQ Bundle Distance Learning
Iranian Hostage Crisis & Jimmy Carter: Students examine Crisis & Carter's Legacy
In this two-part resource on the Iranian Hostage Crisis and Jimmy Carter's presidency, students thoroughly examine the Iranian Hostage Crisis in its entirety before determining if the crisis destroyed Jimmy Carter's presidency. Students read the 1-page text and answer the included student analysis and discussion questions (that make for an outstanding class debate) to understand the origins of the Iranian Hostage Crisis, including the 1953 overthrow in Iran (led by the United States), the role o
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6th - 9th
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Crisis in Gaza: The Israel-Hamas War 2023 (Updated Frequently)
This is the best resource to teach your students about the ongoing crisis in Gaza and the Israel-Hamas War of 2023. This lesson is updated periodically to reflect changes in the conflict. This resource includes the following:- Lesson Plan- FAQ formatted reader- Infographics- News Article- Questions- Answer Key
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6th - 12th, Adult Education
President Thomas Jefferson Quotes Activity and Web Quest
President Thomas Jefferson: What Were His Real Beliefs? Great Station Work!This lesson is part of the "Jefferson, Madison, and Monroe" Unit Plan, located here:Jefferson, Madison, Monroe Unit Plan! 12 fun lessons for Jeffersonian America!Buy the bundle and save over 20%!---------------------In this engaging primary source-based resource, students examine a timeline of quotes made by Thomas Jefferson. The quotes range from his days as a revolutionary, to his presidency, and to his post-presidency
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5th - 8th
Progressive Era Amendments Primary Source Analysis + Google Apps Version
Progressive Era Amendments Primary Source Analysis teaches students about the significance of the 16th, 17th, 18th, and 19th Amendments to the U.S. Constitution. This can be used in class or as homework as it’s a completely stand alone assignment. This is also perfect for substitute teacher plans, and of course, a key is included.** Includes Google Apps version of worksheet for distance learningSave Money! For this product, PowerPoints, primary source worksheets, review, warm-ups, exit tickets,
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7th - 12th, Adult Education
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Declaration of Independence Stations Activity
Students will analyze primary source excerpts from the Declaration of Independence. They will learn why the colonists wanted to be free from British rule. The activity contains 8 stations and 30 questions. Students will spend 3-5 minutes at each station. I have included an answer key. Please message me if you have any questions.*This is a great activity to get students out of their seats and moving!*The activity does not require the use of a textbook or teacher preparation.*You can upload the do
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5th - 10th
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Also included in: American History Gallery Walk Bundle (US History)
Warren G. Harding the Teapot Dome Scandal: Did Harding Know Before His Death?
Warren G. Harding the Teapot Dome Scandal: Did Harding Know Before His Death?This lesson on the Teapot Dome Scandal is included in the Roaring '20s, 1930s, and Great Depression Unit Bundle, located here:Roaring 20s, 1930s, Great Depression Bundle! 11 Fun Resources for the 20s & 30s!----In this engaging and hands-on resource, students learn about the Teapot Dome Scandal that took place under Warren G. Harding's presidency in 1923, one of the largest political scandals in American History. Th
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6th - 10th
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Civil Rights Movement DBQ
This Civil Rights Movement DBQ includes eight primary source documents (text and photographs) with guided questions, leading up to a DBQ prompt that can be completed in-class or at home. This also includes an answer key for the short questions and a rubric for easy grading.
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: DBQ & Mini-DBQ Bundle Distance Learning
The Powers of Congress | The Legislative Branch | Digital Learning Activity
This objective for the powers of Congress will help your students understand the expressed and implied powers of Congress. Students will get the opportunity to examine these powers and think critically about why the Framers of the Constitution included these powers. Give your students everything they need to master this topic with this great activity. Digital and Paper Copies Included!This "The Powers of Congress" Distance Learning activity includes:1) 4 pages of engaging graphic organizers t
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: The Legislative Branch | Digital Learning | Activity Bundle
American Imperialism Map Activity (Google Comp)
American Imperialism Map Activity Is your class learning about the Gilded Age or Imperialism during the 1900s?In this activity, students will use the map to color and label the important areas of American Imperialism during the 1900s. Map activities help students to understand the impact of American imperialism around the world. Lesson Includes:American Imperialism Mapping PDFAnswer KeyLink to editable Google Drive resourceWith this resource, your student will be able to understand and master c
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: The United States Gilded Age Unit (Google Compatible)
Mesopotamia Empires Reading Activity Sumer, Akkadian, Babylon, Assyria BUNDLE
So why does studying history matter? Learn why Sumer was suited to host the rise of Mesopotamian civilization. Then read about 5 Ancient Mesopotamia Empires and compare how they rose to power, how they were managed for success, and how they fell. Derive the 7 Characteristics of Empire and Why Empires Fall. Then apply these lessons of history to "empires" in your students' lives. Move beyond memorizing names and dates!This resource can replace or supplement your existing text. All files are pro
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6th - 8th
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Articles of Confederation DBQ (Strengths & Weaknesses)
Students will be analyzing the strengths and weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation. The assignment contains 10 documents and 30 questions. The assignment does not require the use of a textbook. I have included an answer key. Please message me if you have any questions. *Students will be analyzing primary source excerpts, pictures, and maps. *I have included an extended response at the end of the assignment. *The document can be uploaded to your website or Google Drive; however, please mak
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5th - 11th
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American History DBQ Bundle
This bundle of resources contains 10 complete sets of document-based questions (DBQ's) related to American History for middle grade students to analyze! There are excerpts from over 50 primary source documents, including political cartoons and images!Each DBQ includes analysis questions for each document as well as an extended response question which requires students to integrate information from all of the the documents. Document-based questions are great for inquiry-based learning, review, as
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5th - 8th
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Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 Primary Source Worksheet
Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 Primary Source Worksheet This primary source worksheet allows students to directly analyze the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882. This primary source document allows students to learn about the treatment of Chinese immigrants and how Chinese laborers are viewed within the United States during the late 1800s.The worksheet includes 18 guided questions and an answer key for the teacher. The Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 is included with the worksheet. This worksheet is gre
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: Immigration Primary Source Worksheet Collection
Middle East Document Based Questions (DBQs) - 15 Different Topics!!
This resource includes 15 different teacher-created Common Core Middle East Document Based Question (DBQs) files that contain over 120 questions that reference primary and secondary sources such as political cartoons, graphs, tables, pictures, and excerpts of informational texts. These resources help students to become more critical readers of informational texts and resources and teachers students to evaluate resources for information. Each DBQ has the Literacy Standards for Writing in Histor
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6th - 8th
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New Nation Reading Passages | Differentiated Primary Sources for the New Nation
New Nation Reading Passages and Primary Sources! Differentiated Warmups for Washington, Adams, Jefferson, Madison, & Monroe!In this highly-engaging set of New Nation primary sources, you receive 5 primary source warmups and skill-building exercises to supplement any unit on the New Nation, the first presidencies, the founding of the United States, and President Washington, Adams, Jefferson, Madison, and Monroe! Each New Nation primary source is also accompanied with a differentiated version
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5th - 8th
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Landmark Court Cases DBQ Reading Activity, Google, Civics DBQ, Close Reading
Landmark Supreme Court Cases DBQ Reading Activity, Google, Civics DBQ, Close Reading | Civics Textbook Replacement | Civics No Prep Activities | All Original Readings Marbury v. Madison Activity ReadingMcCulloch v. MarylandDred Scott v. SandfordPlessy vs. FergusonKorematsu v. United StatesBrown vs. Board of EducationGideon v. WainwrightNew York Times v. SullivanMiranda v. ArizonaLoving v. VirginiaRoe v. WadeUnited States v. NixonRegents of the University of California v. BakkeBush v. GoreDistri
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6th - 11th
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Also included in: Judicial Branch BUNDLE (Civics Bundle & Government Bundle)
Constitution of the United States and its Amendments Digital Break Out Activity
Constitution of the USA Break In To History ActivityIn a Breakout room, people are locked in a room, and need to solve a set of riddles/clues in order to discover the key to leave the room. Since we can't lock students into classrooms in America, we Break IN instead. Solve a set of historical riddles in order to get clues to a hidden key and break in to a locked box in the room!Why do a Break In To History activity?*Vocabulary intensive clues that force students to stretch and make connections
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7th - 12th
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TEXAS CONSTITUTION DEBATE AND WRITING for Texas History 7th Grade
Do your students understand the similarities and differences between the US and Texas Constitution? Dig deep into the different constitutions while your students explore the essential question “Texas or the US – Who does it better?” through primary sources and background essays. Students will begin this lesson with a preview activity where they make a bar graph representing a good government. They will then read a background essay and discuss the similarities and differences between the US a
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7th
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Also included in: REPUBLIC OF TEXAS BUNDLE with Google Slides
American History Primary Source Bundle! Differentiated Warmups from 1877-2016!
American History Primary Source Bundle! Differentiated Warmups from 1877-2016!In this highly-engaging and effective bundle, you receive differentiated primary source warmups, exit tickets, and enrichment activities for 9 different units of American History. Engage and enrich students with primary sources from the Progressive Era and Gilded Age through Modern Day America with this engaging bundle! Each warmup and activity is accompanied with a differentiated version to meet the needs of ALL lea
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6th - 10th
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