11th Grade U.S. History Independent Work Packet (by rating)

This three-page Reading Assignment and Worksheet provides a summary of women's roles and contributions during the Industrial Revolution and Gilded Age in the United States. It covers the time between 1865 and 1900. After the Civil War ended, the economy in the North and Midwest began to expand with the growth of factories and railroads. As a result, immigration increased and distinct social classes developed, creating different experiences for women. These impacts will be addressed in separate resources about women and industrialization.

Students can read this on their own as a homework assignment or it can be a group activity in a classroom. It is also ideally suited for home-schoolers or independent learners who want to learn more. A Worksheet with questions based on the reading is included, along with an Answer Key.

Reading Assignment - 3 pages

Worksheet - 1 page

The worksheet is also available as a digital resource through Easel so students may complete it online.

This is part of the Women in American History Series which includes PowerPoint lessons as well as Reading Assignments and Worksheets, Analyzing Primary Sources and Activities from other eras.

Here are links to other Reading Assignments and Worksheets:

Women in the US Military during WWII: Reading Assignment and Worksheet
Women during the 1920s: Reading Assignment and Worksheet

Progressive Era Women: Reading Assignment and Worksheet Women's Suffrage Movement: Reading Assignment and Worksheet

Early Women's Rights: Reading Assignment and Worksheet Women of the American Revolution: Reading Assignment and Worksheet Women in Colonial America: Reading Assignment and Worksheet Native American Women: Reading Assignment and Worksheet

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Discover an Influential Person from the Industrial Revolution with This Engaging Assignment!

This is one assignment from a series of 15 (check out my store for the others or a bundle deal for all) that explores the lives and contributions of influential individuals from the Industrial Revolution. Perfect for engaging students and fostering curiosity about the people whose ideas and actions 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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This product was made for students to learn about the 50 states, the spelling of each state, and each state's abbreviation. This product includes slides that are made up of the states that begin with the same letter on each slide, as these states can be confusing. For example: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, and Arkansas as well as their abbreviations so students can see the difference. Slides that show states that don't have any similarities, like Georgia, and states that have two words, like New York, are also addressed.

Each slide is provided with the state name and the abbreviation. Students can attempt to fill in the blanks of the abbreviations that were reviewed on each previous slide as well. This helps students to learn the spelling, abbreviations, and location of each state. This product can be used for students who benefit from having material adapted and it can also be used with students who are on grade level as well.

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Ever questioned why we have traffic lights, schools, and laws? Dive into the fascinating world of political thought and explore the diverse reasons why humans choose to be governed!

This engaging worksheet unravels classic theories like the Social Contract and Divine Right, while introducing modern perspectives like Utilitarianism and Ecological Governance. Analyze a primary source from John Locke, answer thought-provoking questions, and discover how these justifications continue to shape our world today. Perfect for high school students in American Government or Civics classes!

Highlights:

• Engaging introduction: Captures student interest with relatable scenarios and intriguing questions.
• Exploration of diverse justifications: Covers classic and modern theories about government's origins and purpose.
• Primary source analysis: Provides an opportunity to engage with historical texts and develop critical thinking skills.
• Variety of question formats: Multiple choice, true/false, fill-in-the-blank, and short answer questions assess different levels of understanding.
• Answer key included: Saves teachers valuable time and simplifies grading.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand different justifications for the existence of government.
• Analyze the strengths and weaknesses of various political theories.
• Evaluate the historical and contemporary relevance of different views on governance.
• Hone critical thinking and reading comprehension skills through interactive activities.
• Apply knowledge to analyze primary sources and engage in discussions about government.

Common Core Standards Alignment:

• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RH.9-10.1: Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of complex, diverse sources.
• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RH.9-10.4: Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including vocabulary specific to government and politics.
• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RH.9-10.7: Analyze various primary and secondary sources to understand historical events and issues.
• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.WHST.9-10.2: Write informative texts that explain complex topics, using evidence from the text.
• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SS.9-10.7: Integrate and interpret information from diverse sources, including primary and secondary, to draw evidence-based conclusions about the structure and function of government.

Unleash the inner political philosopher in your students with this captivating resource! Download today and watch them engage in critical thinking, debate diverse perspectives, and gain a deeper understanding of the fundamental question: Why do we choose to be governed?

This no prep comprehensive and engaging middle and high school grade Nazi Germany WW2 printable worksheet to enhance history students' document-source analysis and reading literacy. This ready to use Story, Source, Scholarship worksheet on 'Strength Through Joy' is the right solution for your Nazi Germany program.

Story, Source, Scholarship is a powerful tool (click and read why) on the the top strategies for fostering document/source skills and comprehension in history education.

The sheet will develop student:

· notetaking skills

· Ability to identify key concept of a paragraph

· The skill of identify links between sources and the question

· Importance of historical scholarship can be used to help interpret events

· Introduces student to historians they can use for future research

**The video preview is of a different topic but it shows the process the student will follow in the task design.

What is Included:

• Overarching question linked to curriculum

• Story: A short passage explain the context and knowledge of the historical event or question

• Two to three primary and secondary sources that link to the story to extend students

• Two to three views from prominent historians in that field of study.

• Three questions to complete, one for each of the story, source, and scholarship questions.

• Clear instruction for each task within the activity

• Example Procedure

• Partner Share Activities

• Sheets are A3 in size

The task will cover all the content for a good, detailed understanding of the event or question. It is an excellent resources for absent students who need to covered missed work as it is a self contained, no-prep lesson.

Australian Curriculum links.

• Overview of the causes and course of World War II ACDSEH024

Common Core Outcomes:

For Grades 6-8:

• RH.6-8.1: Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of primary and secondary sources.
• RH.6-8.2: Determine the central ideas or information of a primary or secondary source; provide an accurate summary of the source distinct from prior knowledge or opinions.
• RH.6-8.6: Identify aspects of a text that reveal an author’s point of view or purpose (e.g., loaded language, inclusion or avoidance of particular facts).
• RH.6-8.9: Analyze the relationship between a primary and secondary source on the same topic.

For Grades 9-12:

• RH.9-10.1 & RH.11-12.1: Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of primary and secondary sources, connecting insights gained from specific details to an understanding of the text as a whole.
• RH.9-10.2 & RH.11-12.2: Determine the central ideas or information of a primary or secondary source; provide an accurate summary that makes clear the relationships among the key details and ideas.
• RH.9-10.6 & RH.11-12.6: Evaluate authors’ differing points of view on the same historical event or issue by assessing the authors’ claims, reasoning, and evidence.

• RH.9-10.9 & RH.11-12.9: Integrate information from diverse sources, both primary and secondary, into a coherent understanding of an idea or event, noting discrepancies among sources.

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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.

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Have your students explore the Protest Movements of the 1960’s by becoming an author of a textbook; whose job is to research, write, and creatively craft a chapter that will both inform and engage its readers regarding a protest movement of this era of time. Using Google Slides, students will be assigned one of the six following protest movements from which to research and create their chapter on:

• The United Farm Workers (UFW)
• The Anti-Vietnam War movement
• The Women’s movement
• The Gay Rights movement
• The Environmental movement
• The American Indian movement (AIM)

Using an inquiry based approach, the accompanied Slide Presentation will first have students explore the cause and effect relationship of how these protest movements came to exist in America during this period of time. The latter portion of the presentation will provide students with an overview of the chapter project with student examples. The final activity will involve students sharing their chapter with their classmates, and completing a Venn Diagram that will serve to critically compare the six different protest movements.

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This 22 page Primary Source Analysis and DBQ activity gives students a chance to delve deeper into life of colonial women from 1607 to 1763. They will be able to determine what issues were important to women and how they contributed to society.

The first three pages provide background on the Colonial Era, notes on primary sources and Teacher Notes.

Included is a one-page sheet that explains what primary sources are and how to analyze them using specific questions through a process called HAPPY (Historical Context, Audience, Purpose, Point of View and Why Significant).

Primary sources include pamphlet excerpts, photographs and posters. Each page of primary sources includes questions.

There are also two DBQ prompts. DBQ questions are an excellent way for students to identify point of view, consider intended audience and context. DBQ practice helps students prepare for AP and IB exams.

There is also a page at the end for students to apply the HAPPY process to one source. An Answer Key to all the questions and the HAPPY process is available at the end of the packet. This is excellent practice for all high school students, particularly Honors and AP students, but all students will find these resources engaging.

Students can read this on their own as a homework assignment or it can be a group activity in a classroom. It is also ideally suited for home-schoolers or independent learners who want to learn more. Teachers can assign just a few sources to analyze or the entire packet. Student time will vary. A Worksheet with questions based on the reading is included, along with an Answer Key.

There is also an Easel Activity which allows students to answer the questions at the end of each primary source online. For homework purposes, Home Schoolers or for asynchronous learning, this is an especially valuable digital option .

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Bring Black History to life with these engaging, easy-to-read assignments!

Perfect for 7th-grade ESOL students and suitable for a wide range of learners, each lesson covers key figures and events in just four clear, (approx.) 375-word paragraphs.

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This product was made for students to choose 1 of the 50 states and research it. Students are provided with an example of a research report on California in this product. The example state research report includes 7 slides - cover page, where is your state?, facts of the state, symbols of the state, interesting fact about the state, state flag, and why did you write about your state? The example provides students with a foundation of what is expected when they complete their own state research report. This product was developed for students who benefit from adapted instruction. This product can also be used with students who are on grade level as well.

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Unveiling the Motives Behind 9/11: A Critical Thinking Exercise

Go beyond memorization and delve into the complex motivations that fueled the horrific events of 9/11! This engaging reading comprehension worksheet uses informative text, a primary source excerpt, and thought-provoking questions to guide students in understanding the root causes of terrorism. Through critical analysis, students will explore the grievances of the attackers and the factors that shaped their ideology.

What's Included:

• An informative text that unpacks the formation and motivations of Al-Qaeda.
• A primary source excerpt from Osama bin Laden's public statement, providing a glimpse into the attackers' perspective.
• High-interest questions that encourage analysis, discussion, and empathy (without justifying violence).
• A variety of assessment formats (multiple choice, true/false, fill-in-the-blank, short answer) to solidify comprehension.
• A detailed answer key for efficient grading.

Learning Objectives:

• Students will be able to identify the group responsible for the 9/11 attacks and its leader.
• Students will be able to analyze the complex motivations behind the attacks, including geopolitical tensions, religious extremism, and economic disparity.
• Students will be able to understand the importance of examining root causes in addressing global issues.
• Students will be able to develop critical thinking skills by evaluating information and forming reasoned arguments.

Common Core Standards Addressed:

• RI.6.1: Cite textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
• RI.7.1: Cite textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
• RI.7.3: Analyze in detail the sequences of events or ideas described in a text.
• RI.8.1: Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.

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This no prep comprehensive and engaging middle and high school grade Nazi Germany WW2 printable worksheet to enhance history students' document-source analysis and reading literacy. This ready to use Story, Source, Scholarship worksheet on 'Was appeasement the right policy?' is the right solution for your Nazi Germany program.

Story, Source, Scholarship is a powerful tool (click and read why) on the the top strategies for fostering document/source skills and comprehension in history education.

The sheet will develop student:

· comprehension and note taking skills

· Ability to identify key concept of a paragraph

· The skill of identify links between sources and the question

· Importance of historical scholarship can be used to help interpret events

· Introduces student to historians they can use for future research

**The video preview is of a different topic but it shows the process the student will follow in the task design.

When I started my procedure of historical enquiry unit each year, I wanted to introduce the all three skills. I was looking for a way to tell students about what the study of historical involves, how it is structured. But...I needed a way to explicitly teach the key skills concept that was engaging and efficient. When I just talked at students, they looked disinterested.

What is Included:

• Overarching question linked to curriculum

• Guided Reading: A short passage explain the context and knowledge of the historical event or question

• Two to three primary and secondary sources that link to the story to extend students

• Two to three views from prominent historians in that field of study.

• Three questions to complete, one for each of the story, source, and scholarship questions.

• Clear instruction for each task within the activity

• Example Procedure

• Partner Share Activities

• Sheets are A3 in size

The task will cover all the content for a good, detailed understanding of the event or question. It is an excellent resources for absent students who need to covered missed work as it is a self contained, no-prep lesson.

Australian Curriculum links.

• Overview of the causes and course of World War II ACDSEH024

Common Core Outcomes:

For Grades 6-8:

• RH.6-8.1: Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of primary and secondary sources.
• RH.6-8.2: Determine the central ideas or information of a primary or secondary source; provide an accurate summary of the source distinct from prior knowledge or opinions.
• RH.6-8.6: Identify aspects of a text that reveal an author’s point of view or purpose (e.g., loaded language, inclusion or avoidance of particular facts).
• RH.6-8.9: Analyze the relationship between a primary and secondary source on the same topic.

For Grades 9-12:

• RH.9-10.1 & RH.11-12.1: Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of primary and secondary sources, connecting insights gained from specific details to an understanding of the text as a whole.
• RH.9-10.2 & RH.11-12.2: Determine the central ideas or information of a primary or secondary source; provide an accurate summary that makes clear the relationships among the key details and ideas.
• RH.9-10.6 & RH.11-12.6: Evaluate authors’ differing points of view on the same historical event or issue by assessing the authors’ claims, reasoning, and evidence.

• RH.9-10.9 & RH.11-12.9: Integrate information from diverse sources, both primary and secondary, into a coherent understanding of an idea or event, noting discrepancies among sources.

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This lesson will have students critically explore a contentious current event issue involving the cases of Michael Brown and Eric Garner. The lesson will invite students to examine the context and controversy that surrounds the two cases, although emphasis will be placed on the Eric Garner case. A thought-provoking Slide Presentation & accompanying handouts will prompt students to analyze a variety of news resources; all of which frame the issue in a particular way, and offer different explanations as to the underlying causal factors in Garner’s death.

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2. Handout #2- Current Events: America’s Criminal Justice System

Race, Criminal justice system, controversy, racism, Black Lives Matter, Colin Kaepernick

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Unlock the door to immersive historical exploration with this primary source curriculum resource, designed to captivate and inspire your students!

This Primary Source Worksheet features two passages written by W.E.B. Du Bois. One passage discusses the Talented Tenth and the other reveals Du Bois' thoughts on racial issues in the South. Students will be enlightened by Du Bois' attitudes on these subjects. Three Questions follow the passage which direct students toward clear understanding of the passage.

On the second page, the passage is enhanced with Meanings and Definitions in order to facilitate and improve understanding. A Differentiated Learning Option is also available for students.

The third page includes Background Information and the Answer Key. This is excellent practice in Analyzing Primary Sources and in identifying author perspective.

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Explore a Key Event from the Cold War with This Engaging Assignment!

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Spark Revolution! A Critical Thinking Guide to the American Revolution Causes

Description: Revolution brewing in your classroom? This no-prep worksheet ignites critical thinking skills as students delve into the ROOT CAUSES of the American Revolution! Packed with captivating text, primary sources, and thought-provoking questions, this resource is your one-stop shop for fostering a deeper understanding of this pivotal moment in U.S. history.

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• Engaging Text: Students become history detectives, uncovering the simmering discontent that led to the colonists' fight for independence. Explore key factors like "taxation without representation," war debt burdens, trade restrictions, and the colonists' yearning for self-government.
• Primary Source Spotlight: Analyze firsthand accounts, gaining valuable insights into the colonists' perspectives and motivations. Strengthen students' source analysis skills through engaging activities.
• Assessment Edge: A variety of question formats – multiple choice, true/false, fill-in-the-blank, and short answer – assess comprehension, critical thinking, and historical analysis. Detailed answer key included for easy grading!

Learning Objectives:

• Identify and analyze the key factors that led to the American Revolution, including taxation without representation, war debt, restrictions on trade and westward expansion, and philosophical differences.
• Evaluate the fairness of British policies towards the American colonies.
• Analyze the impact of primary sources in understanding historical events.
• Explain the influence of Enlightenment ideals on the colonists' fight for self-government.
• Develop critical thinking skills by analyzing historical causes and effects.

Common Core State Standards Alignment:

• 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 of a text and explain how it is supported by key details.
• RI.5.3: Explain the human experience in history, including the ethical dimensions of social conflicts and political decisions.
• SS.5.1: Explain the causes and consequences of the American Revolution.

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• Encourages Active Learning: Engaging text, primary sources, and thought-provoking questions promote critical thinking and discussion.
• Strengthens Historical Analysis Skills: Students analyze the American Revolution through a cause-and-effect lens.

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These no-prep activity worksheets for middle/high school students for the US War of Independence significant battles. Immersive for middle or high school stations/gallery walk activity. This resource allows students to get understanding of the major battles including their significance. Gallery walks get your students up and moving about, creating great of energy and engagement.

What is Included:

• Map of significant US War of Independence battles
• Detailed Significant Battles of: Lexington and Concord , Bunker Hill, Long Island, Trenton, Saratoga, Germantown, Monmouth, Charleston, Yorktown.
• Each battlefield sheet covers the following information: Location, Date, forces involved, objective, battle, total causalities, significance and interesting facts.
• Student Table to collate

The research can form the basis for an extended answer on questions on the impact of battles, the effectiveness of tactics, and significance on the home front of their outcomes for propaganda purists.

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Engage your students in having them draw important connections between the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960’s and contemporary grassroots movements taking place in the United States. This lesson will prompt students to analyze short documentary video clips that focus on six different contemporary grassroots movements:

1) Women’s March

2) Immigration

3) Standing Rock

4) Black Lives Matter

5) Climate Change

6) Teacher Strikes

With the corresponding video clips, students will fill out a provided T-chart that will identify the following aspects of each movement:

1) Desired Outcome/Changes

2) Group(s) involved

3) Strategies

4) Obstacle/Challenges

5) Questions

Hands-on activities: Two relevant, critical thinking activities follow that involve having students take their prior knowledge of the Civil Rights era (1950/60’s) and;

1. Using a Venn diagram, students will compare this time period with current day grassroots movements.

2. Each group will then discuss what issues are relevant and meaningful for them. Students will choose an issue that they wish to see change, and then as a group, will create a poster that promotes their cause.

Time frame for lesson:

• 3-4 class periods (60 min) *If time is an issue; the teacher can choose from the six contemporary movements that he/she would like for their students to focus on.

Materials:

• One 21 Slide Presentation
• Detailed lesson plan
• Digital Student Handouts:

1. HANDOUT #1- PowerPoint T-Chart
2. HANDOUT#2- Venn Diagram
3. HANDOUT#3- Grading Rubrics
4. HANDOUT #4- Rethinking schools blog: Making People’s History in Arizona: Educator’s Rise Up

*Note:

Students will have already learned about the Civil Rights era. This lesson serves as a critical thinking extension activity that encourages students to draw connections to contemporary grass roots movements & the Civil Rights movement.

Civil Rights Movement, current events, grassroots, racism, controversy, poster, Trump

This 20-page Primary Source Analysis and DBQ activity gives students a chance to learn about the contributions and changing roles of women during the Revolutionary Era between 1763 and 1783. There are two Document-Based Questions (DBQs). Included at the beginning is a one-page sheet that explains what primary sources are and how to analyze them using specific questions through a process called HAPPY (Historical Context, Audience, Purpose, Point of View, Why Significant). There is also a page of Teacher Notes. Primary sources include essays, letters, journal entries, images and cartoons. Each page of primary sources includes questions. There is also a page at the end for students to apply the HAPPY process to one source. An Answer Key to all the questions and the HAPPY process is available at the end of the packet. This is excellent practice for all high school students, particularly Honors and AP students, but all students will find these resources engaging.

Students can read this on their own as a homework assignment or it can be a group activity in a classroom. It is also ideally suited for home-schoolers, college students or independent learners who want to learn more. Teachers can assign just a few sources to analyze or the entire packet. Student time will vary. Each page includes questions based on the primary sources, along with an Answer Key. There is also an answer key for the DBQ prompts.

There is also an Easel Activity which allows students to answer the questions at the end of each primary source online. For homework purposes, Home Schoolers or for asynchronous learning, this is an especially valuable digital option .

This is part of the Women in American History Series which includes PowerPoint lessons as well as Reading Assignments and Worksheets, Analyzing Primary Sources and DBQ's and Activities about women's experiences in other eras.

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Discover an Important Invention from the Industrial Revolution with This Engaging Assignment!

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• Written at a 7th-grade ESOL level – accessible for English learners yet suitable for a wide range of learners.
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