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Slave States, Free States

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This Land is Your Land

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6-8, 9-12

Slave States, Free States

The debate over slavery ultimately helped drive the United States into civil war, but before it did, there were decades of careful balance between slaves states and free states. In…
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6-8, 9-12

Oregon Treaty (1845)

With the Oregon Treaty, the United States added what today is the Pacific Northwest. In this mini-lesson, students learn how it happened, what tensions were involved, and how…
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6-8, 9-12

Annexation of Texas (1845)

The United States annexed Texas after years of debate. In this mini-lesson, students learn about Texas’ independence from Mexico, the role of slavery in delaying Texas’ admission,…
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6-8, 9-12

Mexican Cession (1848)

The Mexican-American War ended with Mexico giving up a million acres of land to the United States. In this lesson, students learn about Americans’ drive to expand west, tensions…
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6-8, 9-12

This Land is Your Land

What ocean is off the east coast? Who is our southern neighbor? What are the U.S. territories? Can you draw the Rocky Mountains on a map? In this lesson, students answer these…

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Geography Library

Slave States, Free States

Oregon Treaty (1845)

Annexation of Texas (1845)

Mexican Cession (1848)

This Land is Your Land

Slave States, Free States

Oregon Treaty (1845)

Annexation of Texas (1845)

Mexican Cession (1848)

This Land is Your Land

Use the Scope & Sequence to help you plan your iCivics classroom experience!

Geography Library

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Slave States, Free States

Oregon Treaty (1845)

Annexation of Texas (1845)

Mexican Cession (1848)

This Land is Your Land

Slave States, Free States

Oregon Treaty (1845)

Annexation of Texas (1845)

Mexican Cession (1848)

This Land is Your Land

Use the Scope & Sequence to help you plan your iCivics classroom experience!