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Civil Rights Movement: Jim Crow Era Literacy Test (with Answers)

By Engaging History

Here is an opportunity to really bring history to life in a memorable fashion. This is a 30 question Literacy Test given by the state of Louisiana to disenfranchise African Americans in the early 1900's. As stated in the directions on the actual

Subjects:

Civics, Government, U.S. History

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8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

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Vietnam War: The Draft - Who Stays, Who Goes?

By Engaging History

Some of the best group discussions I have ever seen came out of this assignment, which asks students to "serve" on a Vietnam-era draft board to determine who goes and who stays from 10 short, realistic bios, and defend their decisions. Students get

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Government, U.S. History

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7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

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FDR's New Deal: Can YOU Solve the Great Depression?

By Engaging History

This is a highlight every year. Students really get into this. I made this assignment because my students could never really grasp the enormity and complexity of the challenges FDR faced during the Great Depression. It seemed anti-climatic to just

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, U.S. History, Economics

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8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

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Robber Barons / Captains of Industry Tactics: How to Form a Monopoly

By Engaging History

Students explore how men such as Rockefeller and Carnegie formed monopolies during the Gilded Age. Provides context for terms such as vertical and horizontal integration, laissez faire, social darwinism, monopolies, trusts, etc. Students analyze

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Social Studies - History, U.S. History, Economics

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6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

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Resistance to Reconstruction: Sharecropping, KKK, Jim Crow Laws

By Engaging History

I found that students lacked a true understanding of the institutionalized racism and social/political/economic challenges African Americans faced in the 100 years between the end of slavery and the first breakthroughs of the Civil Rights Movement.

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Elections - Voting, U.S. History

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7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

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The True Story of Pocahontas and Jamestown

By Engaging History

This is the type of "real" history that students love, when you pull back the curtain of lies and myths to reveal a truth that is just as interesting as fiction. In this activity, students read about the real Pocahontas and her interactions with the

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Native Americans, U.S. History

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

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Booker T Washington vs WEB DuBois

By Engaging History

Students read a short bio of both men, then fill out an organizer comparing their objectives and strategies before analyzing a poem about the 2 men by Dudley Randall. Students retain the information well and good discussion is generated by the poem

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, U.S. History, Black History Month

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6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

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Economic Systems: Intro to Free Market Capitalism, Command and Mixed Economies

By Engaging History

Students are first "hooked" with an activity that has them imagine they live in 3 different families with very different parenting styles. They choose which parents they would prefer and why, which is great for a quick class vote or discussion. Then

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, U.S. History, Economics

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

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Roaring 20's: Tensions After WWI - Sacco & Vanzetti, Palmer Raids, Scopes Trial

By Engaging History

Students explore the Sacco and Vanzetti Trial, The Palmer Raids, and the Scopes Monkey Trial in the context of the social changes and tension after WWI. Students then answer questions that push them to make modern connections/comparisons, and

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, U.S. History, Other (Social Studies - History)

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7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

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Progressive Movement: Labor Unions & Strikes Against Monopolies & Robber Barons

By Engaging History

As labor organized in the late 1800's and early 1900's, they faced resistance and outright violence from management and government. Students are often shocked at how bad conditions were. Use this as a Gallery Walk, Jigsaw, group work, or any other

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, U.S. History, Economics

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

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Robber Barons: Meet Carnegie, Rockefeller, Morgan, Vanderbilt & Their Monopolies

By Engaging History

This is a perfect introduction to the "Gilded Age" of monopolies and "Robber Barons" such as Andrew Carnegie and John D. Rockefeller. Students are provided context concerning the time period and monopolies before analyzing short but detailed and

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, U.S. History, Other (Social Studies - History)

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

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WWII: End of World War II Events / Beginning of Cold War

By Engaging History

I use this as the first assignment after our WWII unit (it could also end a WWII unit). It guides students through the challenges of "winning the peace". Students read brief but informative summaries of Potsdam, Yalta, the US occupation of Germany

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, U.S. History, World History

Grades:

8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

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Spirit of the 60's: Hippies & The Music of Counter Culture Movement

By Engaging History

Turn your classroom into Woodstock (minus the drugs)! This is the type of activity that students talk about and always remember! The only downside to this activity is that students love it so much that it is hard to go back to a normal lesson the

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, U.S. History, Music

Grades:

8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

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Korean War: North Korea, South Korea, America and the Cold War

By Engaging History

Great intro activity that provides context for America's involvement in the Korean War and its effects to this day. With North Korea always in the news, this activity is very relevant. Students read, answers questions, and discuss. Great to follow

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, U.S. History, World History

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

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Reconstruction: Black Codes vs The Bill of Rights

By Engaging History

Immediately following the Civil War, Southern States tried passing infamous "Black Code" laws that were blatantly racist. Black people were not allowed in public after sunset, or to meet in groups, or own guns. This assignment provides students with

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Government, U.S. History

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

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1968: Worst Year in US History? Vietnam War, Counter Culture, Civil Rights

By Engaging History

Bring the late 60's to life! This capture sheet and the accompanying notes/pictures/links/videos/quotes serve to guide students through events that shook America in 1968: Vietnam lies and massacres, assassinations of RFK and MLK, race riots, LBJ

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, U.S. History, Other (Social Studies - History)

Grades:

8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

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WWI: Homefront Controversies

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This activity is a good introduction to controversial decisions made by the U.S. government after America joined WWI. Students are introduced to propaganda, war bonds, the draft, the Espionage and Sedition Acts, the Supreme Court case Schenck vs.

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, U.S. History, World History

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

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Spirit of the 60's: Women, Latino, Gay, Native American Civil Rights Movements

By Engaging History

This very informative yet efficient reading and worksheet track battles and breakthroughs the women's rights movement, Latinos, Gay, and Native Americans experienced in the counter-culture years of the 60's and 70's, and makes connections to today

Subjects:

Civics, Government, U.S. History

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

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$1.70

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FDR's New Deal: Can YOU Solve Great Depression FOLLOW UP

By Engaging History

While this activity can stand on its own to teach the New Deal, I suggest using it after having students "solve" the Great Depression in my other assignment titled "FDR's New Deal: Can YOU Solve Great Depression". Students want to know how their

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, U.S. History, Economics

Grades:

8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

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American Revolution: Taxes, The Stamp Act & The Sons of Liberty

By Engaging History

This interesting activity goes into great detail about what taxes are, how they work, and why "No Taxation Without Representation!" became such a rallying cry in the American colonies. It then dives into the effects of the French and Indian War, the

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, U.S. History, Other (Social Studies - History)

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

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I create all of my own assignments and activities. My goal is to make class interesting and informative, entertaining and engaging. I feel that I know how to bring content and skills to life for my students.

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