Topic: Jefferson
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Declaration of Independence Timeline Activity
The words “all men are created equal” have echoed throughout history. Since 1776, there have been approximately 120 declarations of independence made by different countries and different peoples. This activity...
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‘Edgehill’ portrait of Thomas Jefferson
Painting of Thomas Jefferson by Gilbert StuartLesson Plan
“A Government Without Newspapers, or Newspapers Without Government:” Jefferson’s Ambivalent Attitude Towards the Press
With more and more discussion lately about “fake news” and the protections of the press guaranteed under the First Amendment, explore how Thomas Jefferson might approach the media today. Through...Lesson Plan
Jefferson, the Barbary War, and 9/11: Analyzing Constitutional Principles and Evaluating how America Goes to War
The Barbary War has often been overlooked in the study of American history, but there were significant precedents established by the decision made to take America into it’s first foreign...Lesson Plan
Does Slaveholding Tarnish Jefferson’s Legacy?
The impact of slaveholding on Jefferson’s legacyLesson Plan
Frenemies: George Washington and Thomas Jefferson
In this lesson, students will complete a Nearpod that discusses the philosophical and political differences between Thomas Jefferson and George Washington. Ideally this lesson comes after the completion of the...Lesson Plan
Let facts be submitted to a candid world: Categorizing the List of Grievances
Most readers are familiar with the excerpt from the Declaration of Independence above. However, fewer people are familiar with what’s known as the List of Grievances. It’s the third part...Lesson Plan
The Good, Bad, and Ugly: Comparisons and Contrasts of the Native American culture after the Lewis and Clark expedition
Students will compare and contrast Native American culture and demonstrate how it was affected by the land being obtained in the Louisiana Purchase by the American government.Lesson Plan
The Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom DBQ
Students will explore primary sources to gain a full understanding of the context, content, and lasting impact of the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom. Students will evaluate primary source documents...Lesson Plan