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From the time Columbus first set foot in North America, Europeans were interested in the continent. In this American colonization lesson, students learn about the three main…
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…
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,…
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…
In this map-based lesson, students learn the historic importance of the Mississippi River and why the U.S. was determined to maintain access. They find out how the United States…
Transform your students’ gameplay into meaningful and memorable learning. You can now download and assign extension pack materials directly from the Race to Ratify game page. The…
Make your students’ game play more meaningful by using our activity and assessment set designed specifically for Constitutional Compromise. This easy-to-use Extension Pack helps…
Transform your students’ gameplay into meaningful and memorable learning. You can now download and assign extension pack materials directly from the Uncovering Loyalties game…
Where did the American colonists get their ideas that lead to a revolution and a whole new kind of government? This foldable explores the Magna Carta, Mayflower Compact, English…
Look at the tensions and differences of opinion that existed among early American states and citizens.Learn about the Articles of Confederation, why the first “constitution” didn’t…
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