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Common Core RH.6-8.6 dbqs
Christopher Columbus DBQ Inquiry Investigation for American World History
In this engaging and focused Christopher Columbus activity, students take on the role of investigators as they learn about the two sides of Christopher Columbus (similar to a Columbus Hero or Villian activity). ☆ ☆ Get this engaging resource (and a huge discount) when you purchase my Renaissance activities unit located here bundle!Students examine a variety of primary and secondary sources on Christopher Columbus' exploration, how he was viewed by his sailors, the positives and negatives of the
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6th - 9th
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Alexander the Great in Ancient Greece DBQ Inquiry Investigation Activity
In this engaging Alexander the Great DBQ Investigation, students analyze the life and times of Alexander the Great to understand the two sides to his historic legacy. Students begin by examining song lyrics of a popular song to understand Alexander the Great's role in history, then engage in a five-document activity, including a map analysis and primary sources, to learn both sides of his legacy. Students record thoughts and answers on an analysis document, complete a graphic organizer assignme
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5th - 8th
Boston Massacre Causes of the American Revolution Bias Primary Source Activity
In this Boston Massacre lesson and primary source activity, students examine a variety of primary source documents to recognize bias in the Boston Massacre and answer the question "What really happened the night of March 5, 1770?"Students will begin with an analysis of 2 popular images of the event, comparing the similarities and differences of both images with included questions. Students will then read two primary accounts of the event - one from a Boston newspaper on the morning of March 6th
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6th - 9th
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Fall of Rome: A Student Investigation! Explore 7 Documents For Why Rome Fell!
In this Fall of Rome DBQ student resource Investigation, students explore 7 short documents (5 text, 1 chart, 1 map), to ultimately answer the question: "Why exactly did the Roman Empire fall?" Students analyze 7 documents and complete a bubble-map organizer before completing a "snowball effect" organizer to link the reasons for Rome's decline!☆ ☆ Get this engaging resource (and a huge discount) when you purchase my Ancient Rome activities unit or my Middle Ages activities unit!Students will b
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5th - 8th
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Martin Luther Tweets His 95 Theses! The Protestant Reformation & Modern Day!
Martin Luther Tweets His 95 Theses! The Protestant Reformation & Modern Day!This highly-engaging Martin Luther activity presents a fun way to interact with primary sources at the start of the Reformation! Students analyze 6 of Martin Luther's 95 theses that were nailed to the Castle Church in Wittenberg, Germany in 1517!☆ ☆ Get this engaging resource (and a huge discount) when you purchase my Renaissance activities unit located here bundle!Students analyze 6 of Martin Luther's 95 Theses, t
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5th - 8th
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Causes of Mexican-American War Westward Expansion Mini DBQ Inquiry
In this highly engaging lesson on Westward Expansion and the Mexican-American War, students learn about the major causes of the Mexican-American War. Students analyze text from six different people who show both sides of the Mexican-American War. After hearing (and translating) what Abraham Lincoln, Henry Clay, David Wilmot, Ulysses Grant, and Ashbel Smith say in regard to the conflict, students put their thoughts on paper and explain what caused this conflict.This resource includes a paper in
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: US History Westward Expansion and Manifest Destiny Thematic Unit
Monroe Doctrine Image Analysis Activity | Investigate + Evaluate Monroe Doctrine
In this engaging Monroe Doctrine actiivty, students work independently to analyze six cartoons relating to the Monroe Doctrine before making a final claim on their understanding, then evaluating their own work. For each picture, students describe what they see happening, then make a prediction about how it might relate to the Monroe Doctrine. This lesson is intended to guide student intrigue and enable students to make predictions about what the Monroe Doctrine was and its effects. This is gre
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6th - 10th
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US History Primary Source Activities Worksheets Vol 1 Historical Thinking Skills
Strengthen your on-level U.S. History or AP US History units with 48 1-page-or-less, high-interest primary sources from early American History: Colonial America - Jamestown and the Revolutionary WarEarly America - Constitution, reform movements, westward expansion Civil War - the abolition movement, Civil War, and ReconstructionGilded Age - New immigrants, urbanization, Native American relationsEach source comes with a tailored graphic organizer and answer key, using the effective HIPPOS analysi
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8th - 11th
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Reign of Terror in the French Revolution CSI Inquiry Activity
Reign of Terror CSI Investigation | French Revolution | Distance Learning ReadyIn this engaging and authentic CSI activity, students investigate the Reign of Terror, the role of Maximilien Robespierre and the Jacobins, and its impact on the French Revolution, all while trying to gather evidence toward the overarching question, "Why did Robespierre launch the Reign of Terror?" In this student investigation on the Reign of Terror, students uncover the origins and motivations of the radical moveme
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7th - 10th
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Ku Klux Klan Student Investigation | Primary Source Analysis in Reconstruction
In this highly engaging Ku Klux Klan investigation, students examine the nature of the American terrorist group known as the Ku Klux Klan that was born in the Reconstruction period in American History. Students investigate and analyze the actions of the Ku Klux Klan through 6 different primary source artifacts, including images, testimony, and letters to answer the following questions regarding the KKK: - Who were the Ku Klux Klan? - What were their goals? - How did they accomplish their
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6th - 9th
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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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Abraham Lincoln and Civil War Analysis | Lincoln's Views Civil War and Abolition
In this Abraham Lincoln primary source analysis activity, students investigate Lincoln's views during (and before) the Civil War in regard to slavery and abolition. Students analyze a variety of primary source documents to answer the question: What conflicting views did President Lincoln hav regarding the abolition of slavery?Students analyze and investigate 6 documents to come to a conclusion about President Lincoln's attitude toward slavery and the role of the Emancipation Proclamation. Stu
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6th - 10th
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Plato's Allegory of the Cave: Abridged, easy-to-read, w text-dependent questions
THIS IS A MUST-HAVE FOR ANY TEACHER LOOKING TO BRING AN ENGAGING PRIMARY SOURCE TO THE MIDDLE SCHOOL OR HIGH SCHOOL CLASSROOM. BACK-AND-FORTH CONVERSATION FORMATTED TEXT AND TEXT-DEPENDENT QUESTIONS GUIDE STUDENTS THROUGH THE DOCUMENT. ENJOY!***GOOGLE COMPATIBLE*** 1) Drag and Drop the Word Doc or PowerPoint into Google Drive2) Then Go to "FILE", and SAVE AS "GOOGLE SLIDES" or "GOOGLE DOCS"This download includes both a PDF and MS WORD version of the file (Answer Key included)It has been formatt
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6th - 10th
Mansa Musa, Egypt, and Snapchat? Students analyze the stop & create Snapchats!
In this Mansa Musa and Islam resource on West Africa, students analyze a primary source of Musa's pitstop in Egypt on his way to Mecca on his holy pilgrimage. Once students answer the analytical questions, they use excerpts from the source to create a Snapchat story of Mansa Musa's experiences in Egypt. There are three versions of the Snapchat story to best fit the needs of your students!Tons of fun, easy to implement, and a fun way to integrate modern technology!This resource in included in my
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5th - 8th
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Modern US History Primary Source Analysis Activities Worksheets
Strengthen your on-level U.S. History or AP US History units with 48 1-page-or-less, high-interest primary sources from 1900s modern American History:Turn of the Century - Progressive Era, Roaring 1920sHard Times - Great Depression, WWIIMid-Century - Cold War, Civil Rights MovementLate 1900s - Vietnam War, Reagan through Trump administration Each source comes with a tailored graphic organizer and answer key, using the effective HIPPOS method: Historical ContextIntended AudiencePoint of ViewPurpo
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8th - 11th
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Vietnam War Stations Primary Source Activity | Dien Bien Phu to Gulf of Tonkin
In this highly-engaging Vietnam War stations resource, students investigate 13 different primary sources to understand the escalation of the Vietnam War from Dien Bien Phu in 1954 until the Gulf of Tonkin incident in 1964. This lesson on the Vietnam War is included in two bundles to save you money -- my Vietnam War Resource Bundle andmy Cold War Bundle!Students use an included 4-page student guide that navigates them through 13 different sources on the escalation of American involvement in Viet
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8th - 11th
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Also included in: Vietnam War Activities Bundle | 6 Engaging Resources for Vietnam War
British Imperialism in India | The Raj, Sepoy Mutiny, Salt March | 2 Activities!
British Imperialism in India | The Raj, Sepoy Mutiny, Salt March | 2 Activities for Distance Learning!In this effective resource on British imperialism in India, you receive 2 activities to teach the history of British influence and Indian independence. First. you receive an informational text and student questions set that details the history of British imperialism in India. Beginning with James I, students learn the "how and why" Great Britain became interested in India, the phrase "the sun ne
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8th - 11th
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Napoleon DBQ Investigation | What is Napoleon's Legacy? Inquiry Resource
Napoleon DBQ Investigation | What is Napoleon's Legacy? The Two Sides to NapoleonIn this engaging source analysis activity on Napoleon Bonaparte, students critique seven short sources to understand the true nature of this famous French emperor. Students keep track of evidence that classify Napoleon's actions as either a sinner or a saint, then consult their chart to make a claim regarding Napoleon's legacy. Enjoy this short and effective way to practice source analysis -- and engage with history
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7th - 10th
The Annexation of Hawaii Text, Worksheet, & Primary Source Activity for Hawaii!
In this Annexation of Hawaii worksheet and primary source resource, students learn about how United States imperialism stretched to the islands of Hawaii, how the Hawaiian Islands were annexed by the United States, and how Hawaii was ultimately added as the 50th state. Students understand the role of sugar and fruit planters in the establishment of a constitutional government with King Kalakaua, the overthrow of the monarchy under Queen Liliuokalani, the role of Hawaiian and pro-American plante
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7th - 10th
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Life as a Gladiator Engaging Primary Source Analysis in Ancient Rome
In this Rome Gladiator primary source activity, students analyze a primary source regarding the gladiator games, then create a script where they converse with a citizen of ancient Rome who attended the games! ☆ ☆ Get this engaging resource (and a huge discount) when you purchase my Ancient Rome activities unit located here bundle!Students read chunked and focused text (to aid in comprehension) that is geared toward specific questions on the gladiator games of Rome. This has been done to focus
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5th - 9th
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Ancient Mesopotamia Geography Hammurabi's Code Primary Source DBQ Activity
The Code of Hammurabi was comprised of 282 laws. More than 60 of those laws related to agriculture in Ancient Mesopotamia. This Primary Source DBQ provides students the opportunity to read and analyze a representative sample of Hammurabi’s farming and agriculture laws using the US National Archives DBQ Analysis Model. Then, learn to grow barley as you read and analyze the "Farmer's Instructions," a Primary Source letter from a Mesopotamian farmer to his son. Everything you need, including Ans
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6th - 9th
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Charlemagne Primary Source Lesson
This primary source analysis lesson on Charlemagne is perfect for your Middle Ages unit in World History! The activity includes 8 primary sources excerpts from a 1,200-year-old biography of the "King of the Franks" that can be easily understood by your students. Each helps students understand about Charlemagne's life and personality so they can analyze him as a leader. A graphic organizer page is included for students to use with the sources along with a worksheet of analysis questions. Students
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7th - 10th
Causes and Effects of the Crusades DBQ Activity
Causes and Effects of the Crusades: DBQ Activity – Instructions:The main goal of this lesson is to have students analyze primary and secondary sources to determine various causes and impacts of the Crusades:This lesson has a total of 2 DBQ’s:DBQ 1 – Causes of the Crusades (5 documents)DBQ 2 – Impacts of the Crusades (5 Documents)In total, there are 7 potential activity options for this lesson! DBQ1 – Causes of the Crusades:Option 1 – Answer the analysis questions based on the documentsOption 2
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6th - 11th
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Also included in: The Middle Ages and Renaissance - Unit Bundle
Civil Rights Movement Ku Klux Klan CSI Inquiry Activity | Evers, Freedom Summer
In this Ku Klux Klan & the Civil Rights Movement student investigation, students learn of the Ku Klux Klan murders of Medgar Evers, the 16th Street Baptist Street Bombing, the Freedom Summer Murders of James Chaney, Michael Schwerner, Andrew Goodman, Viola Liuzzo, the assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr.This top-notch resource is included in the Civil Rights Movement Unit Bundle!In this investigation, students take on the role of investigators as they analyze five different high-profile
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6th - 10th
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Also included in: CSI US American History Inquiry Bundle | 10 Amazing Inquiry Activities
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