Topic: U.S. History
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A Trustee’s Reason for Treason
The actions of the revolutionaries could be considered treason against their British king. Which one of these grievances listed by the revolutionaries in the Declaration of Independence would drive you...Lesson Plan
Actions and Reactions
In the aftermath of the French and Indian War, Great Britain tried to recoup its financial losses by imposing taxes on the colonies. To the British, this made perfect sense:...Lesson Plan
And the Winner Is…
The American Revolution can be best characterized by testing authority, deciding loyalties, and above all else, questioning the way things worked. Where, and how, do we see five universal character...Lesson Plan
Breaking the Chains of Slavery
You have been hired by Frederick Douglass to create a public service announcement advocating for the abolition, or end, of slavery. Your public service announcement should contain images and quotes...Lesson Plan
Curator Challenge: You Decide!
You are the curator of a museum. Create an exhibit about the contributions to the idea of liberty of one of the following founding fathers: George Washington, John Adams, Thomas...Lesson Plan
Declaration Double Take
The Declaration of Sentiments and the Declaration of Independence have a few things in common….what are they? Use the word cloud tool to compare the two documents and then create...Lesson Plan
Dunlap’s Declaration Dilemma
John Dunlap received notice that his printing press can no longer make full-size broadside copies of the Declaration of Independence! The space allotment has been cut in half! How can...Lesson Plan