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Native Americans 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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American West Gallery Walk (Transcontinental Railroad, Homestead Act, Dawes Act)
Students will learn about significant people and events in the American West (1862-1895). The gallery walk contains 12 documents and 33 questions. 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! *Editable Word Document *Students will spend 3-5 minutes at each of the eight stations. *The activity does not require the use of a textbook or teacher preparation.American West Topics:Transcontinental Ra
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5th - 9th
Also included in: American History Gallery Walk Bundle (US History)
The Pony Express Primary Source Reading Passage (Print and Google Docs Formats)
"The approaching man fired on him at once, but missed his aim. Quick as lightning Wild Bill pulled his revolver and returned the fire. The stranger fell dead."This gripping NO PREP reading passage and response question worksheet will bring the thrill of the Pony Express to life for your students. The resource is available in print and Google Docs formats! The passage summarizes the coming and passing of the Express and includes an engaging primary source account of adventure on the trail. After
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5th - 10th
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Also included in: Westward Expansion Unit BUNDLE
Spanish Conquistadors and Native Americans DBQ Inquiry Activity
Conquistadors: Why were the Spanish able to easily defeat the natives? A DBQ! 1:1 Google Compatible!This resource is included in my 13 Colonies Unit and my Mesoamerica Unit!Purchase either bundle and save over 25%!---------In this DBQ investigation, students will attempt to answer the overarching question:"What were the Spanish conquistadors able to so easily defeat the Natives of Central and South America?"Students will look at and analyze 5 different documents. Each primary source focuses on
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7th - 11th
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John Smith and Powhatan Perspectives Activity
Looking for a way to teach students to consider different perspectives in order to understand history? This critical thinking activity is a great way for students to analyze primary source quotes in order to understand the changing relationship between the English settlers and the native peoples in Virginia.Students will:read background informationconsider and compare needs, wants, and goals of the English settlers and native peoplesread, compare, and analyze quotes from Captain John Smith and P
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4th - 5th
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Also included in: Virginia Studies Primary Source Activities Bundle
Native Americans Tribes Equity and Social Justice Resource
Native American Equity and Social Justice ResourceIn this resource supporting equality and equity for Native Americans, students better understand the culture of native people and debunk negative stereotypes by examining five current issues. Students examine why mascots of native people are offensive, the best way to properly address Native Americans, and, among others, how member status can change drastically based on one's tribal affiliation.This resource includes a paper in-class version and
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5th - 9th
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Andrew Jackson and the Cherokee DBQ Inquiry | What was their relationship like?
Andrew Jackson and the Cherokee DBQ | What was their relationship like?This Andrew Jackson and Cherokee lesson is included in the much larger Andrew Jackson Bundle, located here:Age of Jackson Bundle! 3 activities for Andrew Jackson! Engaging, Fun & Focused!----In this highly-engaging, primary source-based resource, students analyze the relationship between President Andrew Jackson and the Cherokee people prior to the Trail of Tears. Students are guided through 6 primary source documents wh
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5th - 8th
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The Trail of Tears & Andrew Jackson Primary Source Analysis + Distance Learning
The Trail of Tears and Andrew Jackson Primary Source Analysis takes students to a letter written by a U.S. soldier during the removal of the Cherokee natives in 1838. This is a first hand account describing how soldiers ripped people out of their homes and forced them to march over 2,000 miles, leaving 4,000 dead. Students then look at a political cartoon featuring President Jackson and the Cherokee and asks students to ponder why it is important to learn about “bad history” with the good. This
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8th - 12th, Adult Education
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Aztec Primary Source Worksheet/DBQ: Hernán Cortés Views Tenochtitlan
This worksheet allows students to use a primary source document to learn about the Aztec city of Tenochtitlan. Students will learn about the defenses, transportation system, and market places of Tenochtitlan. The worksheet allows students to read a short primary source written by Spanish Conquistador Hernán Cortés. The worksheet includes eight questions and has an answer key for the teacher. The reading is very engaging for students.Please check out my Native American lesson plans.Great Native A
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5th - 12th
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Also included in: World History Primary Source Worksheets Bundle (Ancient Times to 1800s)
Lewis & Clark Bundle (map activity, comics, PPT, primary sources, games, & more)
This download includes all four of the following items at a bundle discount. Each can be downloaded separately as well...1 - Lewis and Clark Informational PowerPoint giving an overview of the Core of Discovery on the expedition (36 slides)2 - Lewis and Clark Comic Strip Activity: fun, highly visual & engaging 25-slide PPTThis series of PowerPoint slides allows students to follow along and create a 10-box comic strip highlighting the Lewis and Clark Expedition. It covers everything from the
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3rd - 8th
Wounded Knee Massacre: What Happened at Wounded Knee? Lakota Sioux, Ghost Dance!
Wounded Knee Massacre: What Happened at Wounded Knee? Outstanding Analysis!This resource is included in the U.S. Imperialism Unit Bundle, located here!In this highly-engaging activity, students investigate six different sources to understand the conflict known as the Wounded Knee Massacre. Students (either individually or as a collaborative learning opportunity) are provided six different source documents to uncover several overarching questions. Students will understand what happened at the Sta
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7th - 10th
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Also included in: US History Westward Expansion and Manifest Destiny Thematic Unit
Westward Expansion Manifest Destiny Primary Sources Activity Analysis Worksheets
Teach source analysis and bring richness to your US History course with these curated voices from the Lewis & Clark, Andrew Jackson, the Cherokee, and others.This 6-pack also comes in Google files for a paperless option!Featured voices in this collection of compelling arguments:Meriwether LewisA newspaper report on the Erie CanalMexican observer in TexasAndrew JacksonThe CherokeeJohn O’SullivanThe effective HIPPOS framework directly targets historical & critical thinking skills:Historica
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9th - 11th
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Also included in: Early US History Primary Source Analysis Activities Worksheets
American West DBQ (Westward Expansion)
Students will learn about the significant events in the American West. The DBQ contains primary source excerpts, pictures, and maps. The assignment does not require the use of a textbook. I have included an answer key. Please message me if you have any questions.*The assignment contains 10 documents and 33 questions. *The document can be uploaded to your website or Google Drive; however, please make sure it is password protected. Topics: Transcontinental Railroad (Map) Chinese immigrants buildin
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5th - 11th
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Westward Expansion Reading Passage Bundle - Entralling Primary Source Accounts
Looking to increase student learning and engagement while saving money and energy? This Westward Expansion Reading Passage Bundle is for you!
Each reading passage includes a corresponding response worksheet. Two reading passages examine major events and ideas of Westward Expansion - Westward Expansion Reading Passage and The Impact of Westward Expansion on American Indians. The other four reading passages are gripping primary source reading passages that will bring the subject to life for stu
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5th - 10th
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Aztec and Cortes Primary Source Analysis | How did Cortes deceive the Aztecs?
Aztec and Cortes Primary Source Analysis | How did Cortes deceive the Aztecs?The Aztec primary source resource is also included as part of the much larger Mesoamerica Unit Bundle here!In this primary source-based resource, students analyze two documents to understand how Cortes and the Spanish conquistadors used deception to take advantage of and conquer the Aztec tribe. This resource is a great tool to show the true nature of New World colonization as these types of interactions were common. St
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5th - 8th
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Age of Discovery/ Exploration DBQ
This resource contains 6 primary source documents that students will analyze related to the Age of Discovery/ Exploration in North America! Documents include excerpts from letters written famous European explorers such as Christopher Columbus, Francisco Pizarro, Hernan Cortes and more!Students will then compose an extended response utilizing the documents in which they evaluate the overall European attitude toward Native Americans. Document-Based Questions are great for inquiry-based learning,
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: American History DBQ Bundle
Document Based Question (DBQ) on Native Americans
This great DBQ asks students to describe the differences between the two Native American people groups that inhabited our country long ago: the lroquois and the Algonquian. It includes 5 documents and the questions are straight forward and would make a great beginner DBQ for 2nd or 3rd graders and would be a good review for 5th or 6th. This is designed much like many state social studies assessments.
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3rd - 6th
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U.S. Westward Expansion - Opportunity or Oppression? Reading & Writing Activity
Interactive U.S. Westward Expansion lesson! This lesson has students decide if the American West during Manifest Destiny expansion was a place of opportunity or oppression for different groups, including homesteaders, cowboys, women, African Americans, Mexicans, Native Americans, and Chinese immigrants. Students work in small groups (or independently) to learn about the experiences of these groups using secondary and primary sources. After completely a graphic organizer and a class discussion (o
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9th - 12th
Trail of Tears DBQ Document Packet
This document packet can be used alone or accompanied by an essay, in studying Native Americans/Cherokees/The Trail of Tears/President Andrew Jackson. Documents consist of text, map, and illustrations, with questions following each document. This assignment encourages students to think about the events surrounding Native American Removal, from various points of view.
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7th - 11th
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The Requerimiento Primary Source Analysis + Distance Learning Version
The Requerimiento Primary Source Analysis takes your students back to the Age of Exploration where the Requerimiento [Requirement] was written to be read aloud as an ultimatum to conquered natives in the Americas. It proclaimed the religious authority of the Pope over the entire world and dictated that the conquered peoples accept Spanish rule and Christian preaching or risk subjugation, enslavement, and death. Through the Requerimiento, students learn the true purpose of the Spanish and the jus
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8th - 12th, Adult Education
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Native American Assimilation Boarding Schools: Source-Based Activities/Project
The three-part lesson package will engage students as they will gain a deep understanding of the Native American perspective of forced assimilation after the Civil War. Students will come out of this lesson fully grasping the dark legacy U.S. Government assimilation policies. Furthermore, students will sharpen their source-analysis abilities and document-based question writing abilities through a Google Doc-guided research project. Part 1: Background/Context: Students learn about the change in
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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7th Grade Texas History 1st Semester Activity Bundle
You need assignments for 7th graders that you can print out today with little or no prep. But you don't want fluff. You want to see your students really learning Texas History. These products help your students learn and help you breathe easy. By the way, many of these pintables assume that you have access to a Texas History textbook or internet resources for looking things up. This Resource IncludesEach unit in the bundle includes at least 15 assignments and activities. Key FeaturesCLOZE activi
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7th
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Colonists & Native American Interaction - Primary Source Analysis
This text set allows students to craft their own narratives about how early American Colonists and Native Americans interacted. Text set includes includes:
☺ 2 secondary sources (American history textbook excerpts)
☺ 6 primary sources
- - - • excerpts from colonists' journals
- - - • a speech
- - - • 1 piece of artwork
☺ Graphic organizers with each source that support students' interpretation of the text and determine whether the source is primary or secondary.
**Use this in units on Americ
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6th - 10th
Also included in: Introduction to Primary & Secondary Sources Bundle
Emma Lazarus and Chinese Exclusion Act Dawes Act Analysis
In this Emma Lazarus, Chinese Exclusion Act, and Dawes Act primary source analysis activity, understand the role of the Chinese Exclusion Act (affecting Chinese immigrants), the Dawes Act (affecting Native Americans), and the words of Emma Lazarus in "The New Colossus" that rest upon the Statue of Liberty!This activity is included in my Progressive Era and Gilded Age Unit Bundle located here!Students analyze the text from the Chinese Exclusion Act and the Dawes Act, then consider "What Would Emm
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7th - 10th
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