6th Grade U.S. History Handouts

Students will complete: “A Call to Revise the Articles- Goldilocks and the 3 Governments of America.” Directions: Illustrate important facts about government under British Rule, the Articles of Confederation, and the Constitution.

SS.7.C.1.5

Identify how the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation led to the writing of the Constitution.

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How the 13 states became a Union Comic Strip

SS.7.C.1.5

Identify how the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation led to the writing of the Constitution.

This comic strip goes from the Articles of The Confederation to the US Constitution. Including the Virginia Plan & New Jersey Plan. This breaks down the major ideas surrounding the Constitution. Examples included.

Overview:

Benchmark Clarifications:

Students will identify the weaknesses of the government under the Articles of Confederation (i.e., Congress had no power to tax, to regulate trade, or to enforce its laws; the national government lacked a national court system [judicial branch] and central leadership [executive branch]; and changes to the Articles required unanimous consent of the 13 states).

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9/11 Writing Prompt The US History Edition: Writing Worksheets Students will analyze a video and take notes. Followed by creating an essay about 9/11.

This detailed resource package includes a thorough reading passage on 9/11, exploring the causes, events, and consequences of this pivotal moment in history. It comes with 20 critical questions, an answer key, and note-taking sheets for students making this resource perfect for engaging your upper middle and high school students.

Dive into the history and significance of Labor Day with this comprehensive educational resource.  Perfect for upper middle to high school students, this freebie includes a detailed and complex reading passage on the origins and evolution of Labor Day, along with 20 thought-provoking questions and a separate answer key.  Also included are note-taking sheets to enhance student engagement and retention. This resource is ideal for history lessons, social studies classes, or as an enrichment activity leading up to Labor Day.

This product includes 4 puzzles- 2 word searchs and 2 crossword puzzles. A fun and easy way for your students to review all 50 states in the United States of America and their capitals.

States Word Search

- Word Search for all 50 States

- Answer key

State Capitals Word Search

- Word Search for all 50 State Capitals

- Answer key

State Capitals Crossword Puzzles

- 2 Crossword puzzles for State Capitals.

-25 State Capitals in each.

- Answer key

This product includes 4 puzzles- 2 word searchs and 2 crossword puzzles. A fun and easy way for your students to review all 50 states in the United States of America and their capitals.

States Word Search

- Word Search for all 50 States

- Answer key

State Capitals Word Search

- Word Search for all 50 State Capitals

- Answer key

State Capitals Crossword Puzzles

- 2 Crossword puzzles for State Capitals.

-25 State Capitals in each.

- Answer key

This resource contains 27 Constitution Vocabulary Terms along with their definitions in one convenient handout. It also contains 17 trivia questions for practice based on the terms on the handout. Students can do this in groups, individually or in pairs. Answer Key is included for the trivia questions.

The Vocabulary Terms can be printed and handed out when students are first learning about the Constitution. The Trivia sheet can be used as an assessment review or homework. This is a simple yet engaging resource that is great addition to any Constitution or Civics Unit.

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This is a primary source analysis of Civil War Solider, Sullivan Ballou's, letter to his wife. Includes a graphic organizer with 10 questions for analysis. A great supplement to any discussion about soldiers in the Civil War.

Sample questions:

-Is this document a primary or secondary source? How do you know?

-Who is Ballou writing to?

-When and where was this document written?

-Did Ballou believe in the cause he was fighting for? How do you know?

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This is a lesson over Alexander Hamilton and his role in the United States economy as the first Secretary of the Treasury. Students will read about the Hamilton's economic proposals and then the response and impact of those proposals. Students will answer the questions that follow the reading.

This lesson is a reading on Spindletop and the Texas Oil Boom Era. Students will read paragraphs on the History and the impact of the Texas oil boom and then answer the questions in the chart.

The assignment is a reading over the The 3 Branches of United States Government - Executive, Legislative, and Judicial. Students will read paragraphs and then answer the Fill in the Blank, Multiple Choice, and Matching questions that follow.

The assignment is a biographical reading over the life and legacy of James Stephen Hogg. Students will read paragraphs and then answer the questions that follow.

The assignment is a biographical reading over the life and legacy of Thomas Jefferson Rusk. Students will read paragraphs and then answer the questions that follow.

The assignment is a biographical reading over the life and legacy of James Bowie. Students will read paragraphs and then answer the questions that follow.

The lesson is a biographical reading over the life and legacy of Stephen F. Austin. Students will read paragraphs and then answer the questions that follow.

The assignment is a biographical reading over the life and legacy of Quanah Parker. Students will read paragraphs and then answer the questions that follow.

The assignment is a biographical reading over the life and legacy of Jack Coffee Hays. Students will read paragraphs and then answer the questions that follow.

The assignment is a biographical reading over the life and legacy of Father Miguel Hidalgo. Students will read paragraphs and then answer the questions that follow.

The assignment is a biographical reading over the life and legacy of James Fannin. Students will read paragraphs and then answer the questions that follow.