11th Grade Social Studies & History Worksheets

The Great Depression & New Deal: A Comprehensive Reading Comprehension Bundle

Immerse your students in the complexities of the Great Depression and the New Deal with this captivating reading comprehension bundle! Explore 12 engaging articles that delve into various aspects of this pivotal period in American history, fostering critical thinking, historical analysis, and social awareness.

12 Captivating Topics:

• Crash Course: Understanding the Great Depression
• Beyond Breadlines: The Human Cost of the Great Depression
• FDR's New Deal: A Lifeline in Hard Times
• Building America: The Legacy of New Deal Infrastructure
• From Relief to Reform: The Evolution of the New Deal
• The Debate Continues: Evaluating the New Deal's Success
• Beyond America: The Global Impact of the Great Depression
• Echoes of the Past: The Great Depression's Lessons for Today
• Hoovervilles: Life in the Great Depression
• Dust Bowl Disaster: When the Plains Turned to Powder
• Black Thursday: The Day the Stock Market Crashed
• Tuning In: The Power of FDR's Fireside Chats

Content and Skills:

• Rich Content: Each article offers a concise exploration of a specific topic, enriched by primary sources like newspaper articles, historical data, and visuals (where applicable).
• Varied Assessment: Multiple choice, true or false, fill-in-the-blank, and short answer questions assess comprehension, critical thinking, and historical analysis skills.
• Detailed Answer Key: Provides educators with a quick and easy reference for answer verification.

Learning Objectives:

• Students will be able to explain the historical context surrounding the Great Depression and the New Deal.
• Students will be able to analyze the causes, impact, and lasting legacy of the Great Depression and the New Deal.
• Students will be able to evaluate different perspectives on the New Deal's effectiveness.
• Students will be able to draw connections between the Great Depression and contemporary issues.
• Students will be able to develop critical thinking and historical analysis skills through guided reading and diverse question formats.

Aligned Common Core Standards:

• RI.5.1: Quote accurately from a text when explaining what the text says explicitly and when drawing inferences from the text.
• RI.5.2: Determine the central ideas or author's purpose in a text, and explain how it is developed and supported.
• RI.5.7: Draw inferences from the text and justify conclusions or predictions based on evidence from the text.
• SS.5.1: Explain the social, economic, and political effects of the Great Depression and analyze its long-term significance in the United States.

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Unearthing the Dust Bowl: A Lesson in Environmental Stewardship

Uncover the captivating story of the Dust Bowl and its enduring environmental lessons. This engaging reading comprehension worksheet delves into the causes, consequences, and legacy of this ecological disaster. Through informative text, primary sources, and diverse question formats, students will gain a deeper understanding of the interconnectedness of human activity and the environment. Explore the drought, unsustainable practices, and human cost of the Dust Bowl, while developing critical thinking skills through analysis and reflection.

Content:

• Compelling Narrative: Presents a captivating account of the Dust Bowl, fostering student engagement.
• Primary Source Integration: Analyze historical excerpts to gain firsthand perspectives on the era.
• Varied Assessment: Includes multiple choice, true or false, fill-in-the-blank, and short answer questions to assess comprehension and critical thinking.
• Detailed Answer Key: Provides educators with a quick and easy reference for answer verification.

Learning Objectives:

• Students will be able to explain the key factors that contributed to the Dust Bowl.
• Students will be able to analyze the human cost and environmental impact of the Dust Bowl.
• Students will be able to evaluate the importance of sustainable practices in protecting the environment.
• Students will be able to use primary sources to gain insights into historical events.

Aligned Common Core Standards:

• RI.5.1: Quote accurately from a text when explaining what the text says explicitly and when drawing inferences from the text.
• RI.5.2: Determine the central ideas or author's purpose in a text, and explain how it is developed and supported.
• RI.5.7: Draw inferences from the text and justify conclusions or predictions based on evidence from the text.
• SS.5.1: Explain the environmental, social, and economic effects of the Dust Bowl.

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Each worksheet includes additional questions on the front side, a writing activity or table to complete, on the backside some include a PRIMARY SOURCE or an ART ACTIVITY or an INTERACTIVE WRITING PROMPT. ANSWER KEY INCLUDED.

CIVIL WAR VIDEO PLAYLIST: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWWndCnip3V12Q44ijv8qW480WDEmg6cM

PACKET INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING WORKSHEETS:

• Why Study the Civil War
• Civil War Advantages and Disadvantages
• Civil 101: The Basics
• Attack on Fort Sumter
• First Battle of Bull Run
• Civil War 1861: The First Year
• Battle of Wilson's Creek
• Fort Donelson
• Battle of Shiloh
• Peninsula Campaign 1862
• Battle of Antietam
• The Emancipation Proclamation
• Battle of Fredericksburg
• 54th Massachusetts
• Battle of Chancellorsville
• Battle of Gettysburg
• The Gettysburg Address
• Siege of Vicksburg
• The Overland Campaign
• Sherman's March to the Sea
• Fall of Richmond
• Surrender at Appomattox
• The Lincoln Assassination
• The Outcome of the Civil War

Explore the Influential People and Groundbreaking Inventions of the Industrial Revolution with This Complete Bundle!

This bundle includes 30 assignments that delve into the most influential individuals and groundbreaking inventions and discoveries of the Industrial Revolution. Perfect for engaging students and fostering curiosity about the people and innovations that reshaped industries and societies.

Each assignment is:

• Written at a 7th-grade ESOL level – accessible for English learners yet suitable for a wide range of learners.
• 4 Paragraphs – clear, engaging, and packed with fascinating information.
• 4 Comprehension Questions – with an included answer key.

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Explore the Scientists, Discoveries and Inventions of the Scientific Revolution with This Complete Bundle!

This bundle includes all 30 assignments that delve into groundbreaking discoveries and inventions from the Scientific Revolution. Perfect for engaging students and fostering curiosity about the transformative ideas and innovations that shaped modern science.

Each assignment is:

• Written at a 7th-grade ESOL level – accessible for English learners yet suitable for a wide range of learners.
• 4 Paragraphs – clear, engaging, and packed with fascinating information.
• 4 Comprehension Questions – with an included answer key.

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Explore the Cold War with This Comprehensive 25-Assignment Set!

Discover the key events of the Cold War with this detailed 25-assignment series, designed to engage students and foster critical thinking.

Each assignment provides a concise 4-paragraph overview of a significant event, highlighting the key people, decisions, and outcomes that shaped this pivotal era in history. Written in an accessible format, this series is suitable for a wide range of learners.

To deepen understanding, every assignment includes 4 comprehension questions that challenge students to reflect on and connect with the material.

With answer keys included for all assignments, this set is ready to use and easy to grade. Perfect for structured lessons or independent learning, this comprehensive bundle makes studying the Cold War engaging and meaningful.

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Explore World War II with This Comprehensive 25-Assignment Set!

Delve into the pivotal events of World War II with this 25-assignment bundle,

written at a 7th-grade ESOL level but fully accessible to a wide range of learners.

Each assignment includes a concise 4-paragraph summary of a major event, highlighting the key people, decisions, and outcomes that shaped the war, along with 4 comprehension questions to reinforce understanding.

With answer keys for all assignments, this ready-to-use set saves time and ensures easy grading. Perfect for a structured study or standalone activities.

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Explore World War I with This Comprehensive 25-Assignment Set!

Delve into the pivotal events of World War I with this 25-assignment bundle,

written at a 7th-grade ESOL level but fully accessible to a wide range of learners.

Each assignment includes a concise 4-paragraph summary of a major event, highlighting the key people, decisions, and outcomes that shaped the war, along with 4 comprehension questions to reinforce understanding.

With answer keys for all assignments, this ready-to-use set saves time and ensures easy grading. Perfect for a structured study or standalone activities.

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This bundle includes assignments for each of the 13 Eras of US History. Colonial, Revolutionary, Early Republic, Antebellum, Civil War/Reconstruction, Gilded Age, Progressive Era, WWI and the Roaring 20's, Great Depression, World War II, Post WWII and the Cold War, Civil Rights Era, and the Modern Era.

Each era features six engaging assignments, each exploring key themes from this important era in U.S. history.

Designed for 7th-grade students, these activities are thoughtfully crafted to enhance learning and comprehension. They are great for ESOL/ELL students.

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Each worksheet includes additional questions on the front side, a writing activity or table to complete, on the backside some include a PRIMARY SOURCE or an ART ACTIVITY or an INTERACTIVE WRITING PROMPT. ANSWER KEY INCLUDED.

A YOUNG NATION VIDEO PLAYLIST: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWWndCnip3V1ovnSgayiNMlESJDYO8X7z

PACKET INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING WORKSHEETS:

• Whiskey Rebellion
• Quasi War (XYZ Affair)
• The Louisiana Purchase
• Lewis and Clark Expedition
• Sacagawea
• Zebulon Pike
• Causes of the War of 1812
• War of 1812: Burning of Washington
• War of 1812: Defense of Fort McHenry
• War of 1812: Battle of New Orleans
• The Adams-Onis Treaty
• Era of Good Feelings
• The Erie Canal

Each worksheet includes additional questions on the front side, a writing activity or table to complete, on the backside some include a PRIMARY SOURCE or an ART ACTIVITY or an INTERACTIVE WRITING PROMPT. ANSWER KEY INCLUDED.

WORLD WAR I VIDEO PLAYLIST: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWWndCnip3V2BDhY97-xKzqT5Mlry1NGC

PACKET INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING WORKSHEETS:

• Causes of World War I
• World War I the first year 1914
• Trench Warfare World War I
• Technology of World War I
• General John J Pershing
• World War I the second year 1915
• Sinking of the Lusitania
• World War I the third year 1916
• Why did the United States enter World War I
• World War I the fourth year 1917
• World War I the fifth year 1918
• Outcome of World War I

Each worksheet includes additional questions on the front side, a writing activity or table to complete, on the backside some include a PRIMARY SOURCE or an ART ACTIVITY or an INTERACTIVE WRITING PROMPT. ANSWER KEY INCLUDED.

BLACK HISTORY MONTH VIDEO PLAYLIST: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWWndCnip3V0C\_ATGiFJdSCcfgLLFYMJk

PACKET INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING WORKSHEETS:

• Olaudah Equiano
• Paul Cuffee
• African Americans in the American Revolution
• Frederick Douglass
• Harriet Tubman
• The 54th Massachusetts
• Robert Smalls
• Hiram Rhodes Revels
• Biddy Mason
• Bass Reeves
• Buffalo Soldiers
• George Washington Carver
• Eugene Bullard
• The Harlem Renaissance
• Martin Luther King Jr.

Each worksheet includes additional questions on the front side, a writing activity or table to complete, on the backside some include a PRIMARY SOURCE or an ART ACTIVITY or an INTERACTIVE WRITING PROMPT. ANSWER KEY INCLUDED.

AMERICAN REVOLUTION VIDEO PLAYLIST: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWWndCnip3V3mWWcx5MwrhSVlpBGbHths

PACKET INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING WORKSHEETS:

• American Revolution Advantages and Disadvantages
• Women and the American Revolution
• African Americans and the American Revolution
• Battle of Long Island
• Marquis De Lafayette
• Battle of Trenton
• Betsy Ross and the Flag
• Battle of Saratoga
• Winter at Valley Forge
• Benedict Arnold 
• Siege of Yorktown
• Treaty of Paris 1783

Each worksheet includes additional questions on the front side, a writing activity or table to complete, on the backside some include a PRIMARY SOURCE or an ART ACTIVITY or an INTERACTIVE WRITING PROMPT. ANSWER KEY INCLUDED.

GILDED AGE VIDEO PLAYLIST: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWWndCnip3V3iSYS-rYmDToPpc67Y8Vix

PACKET INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING WORKSHEETS:

• The Gilded Age
• John D. Rockefeller 
• Andrew Carnegie
• Social Darwinism
• Thomas Edison
• George Washington Carver
• The Haymarket Riot
• Immigration in the Gilded Age
• The Great Chicago Fire
• Alexander Graham Bell
• The Johnstown Flood
• The Pullman Strike
• The Statue of Liberty

Each worksheet includes additional questions on the front side, a writing activity or table to complete, on the backside some include a PRIMARY SOURCE or an ART ACTIVITY or an INTERACTIVE WRITING PROMPT. ANSWER KEY INCLUDED.

HOLIDAYS VIDEO PLAYLIST: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWWndCnip3V2Q-xMFiWbZY0xddjlYpNWa

PACKET INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING WORKSHEETS:

• Martin Luther King Day
• Presidents Day
• April Fools Day
• Memorial Day
• Juneteenth
• July 4th (Declaration of Independence Explained)
• Labor Day
• Constitution Day
• History of Halloween
• Columbus Day/Indgenous Peoples Day
• History of Thanksgiving
• The Pilgrims
• Sarah Josepha Hale (Mother of Thanksgiving)
• Veterans Day

Unlock the Complete Norse Mythology Series with This 20-Assignment Bundle!

Key Features:

• Concise 4-Paragraph Format: Each assignment breaks down the story into manageable sections, written at a 7th grade ESOL student level, but suitable for a range of learners.
• Four Comprehension Questions Per Assignment: Thought-provoking questions test understanding and encourage deeper analysis.
• Answer Keys Included for All 20 Assignments: Simplifies grading and ensures accurate evaluation.
• Multi-Purpose Flexibility: Use these assignments for lessons, homework, group projects, assessments, or review activities.
• All-in-One Value: Get the entire series in one convenient bundle, offering a wide range of topics to engage your students in meaningful learning.

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Complete Medieval Mythology Assignment Bundle: 20 Engaging Activities

Dive into the rich world of Medieval mythology with this 20-assignment bundle, perfect for developing reading comprehension and critical thinking. Written at a 7th-grade level, it’s accessible and engaging for a wide range of learners.

Each assignment includes:

• A Fascinating Myth – Adapted to balance readability and cultural depth.
• 4 Comprehension Questions – To reinforce understanding and spark curiosity.
• Answer Key – For easy grading and clear explanations.

This comprehensive series explores legendary heroes, mythical creatures, and timeless traditions, making it ideal for history, literature, or cross-cultural studies.

Complete Celtic Mythology Assignment Bundle: 20 Engaging Activities

Dive into the rich world of Celtic mythology with this 20-assignment bundle, perfect for developing reading comprehension and critical thinking. Written at a 7th-grade level, it’s accessible and engaging for a wide range of learners.

Each assignment includes:

• A Fascinating Myth – Adapted to balance readability and cultural depth.
• 4 Comprehension Questions – To reinforce understanding and spark curiosity.
• Answer Key – For easy grading and clear explanations.

This comprehensive series explores legendary heroes, mythical creatures, and timeless traditions, making it ideal for history, literature, or cross-cultural studies.

Global Corporations Assignment Bundle

Dive into the fascinating world of global businesses with this bundle of 20 assignments—perfect for enriching your lessons or projects. Save time and enhance your curriculum with this comprehensive collection!

Each assignment explores the origins, innovations, challenges, and legacy of a different global corporation in a clear, structured format:

• Written at a 9th-grade level with 8 paragraphs and 8 comprehension questions per assignment. Suitable for a wide range of learners.
• Includes answer keys for all assignments, ensuring quick and easy grading.
• The consistent format across the series makes it ideal for compare/contrast activities, group projects, or independent study.

Engage your students with this versatile resource and bring the stories of global corporations to life in your classroom!

Each worksheet includes additional questions on the front side, a writing activity or table to complete, on the backside some include a PRIMARY SOURCE or an ART ACTIVITY or an INTERACTIVE WRITING PROMPT. ANSWER KEY INCLUDED.

SECTIONALISM VIDEO PLAYLIST: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWWndCnip3V3BQ8mT\_GLqBL6d8Gi\_x9Fn

PACKET INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING WORKSHEETS:

1. The Missouri Compromise

2. The Nullification Crisis

3. The Nat Turner Rebellion

4. Compromise of 1850

5. Kansas-Nebraska Act

6. Abolitionist Movement

7. Bleeding Kansas

8. The Lincoln-Douglas Debate

9. Dred Scott Case

10. Raid on Harpers Ferry

11. Election of 1860