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Social Studies -5th Grade Lesson Plans
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The lesson plans below provide a detailed list of the fifth grade social studies curriculum, with brief activity descriptions and learning activity (LA) numbers. Additional resources related to fifth grade social studies are also provided, below.
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| Olmec Civilization: Locate the Olmec civilization on a world map, and identify it as the first civilization in North and Central America. |
The Olmec Civilization |
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| Locations of the Olmec Civilization |
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| Lesson Quiz: Olmec Civilization |
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| Daily Olmec Life: Identify the use of rafts and canoes as the main means of travel; identify pile-dwellings and palisades as the main means of construction; and identify the importance of maize cultivation to the Olmec civilization. The learner will describe the major characteristics and contributions of the Olmec civilization (1200 - 400 BC). Locate the Olmec civilization on a world map, and identify it as the first civilization in North and Central America. |
Life Among the Olmecs |
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| What the Olmecs Saw |
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5846 |
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| Lesson Quiz: Daily Olmec Life |
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| Art & Religion: Explain the roles of art and religion in the culture of the Olmec civilization. |
Olmec Art and Religion |
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5841 |
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| Lesson Quiz: Art & Religion |
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| Writing, Counting & Calendar: Describe the Olmecs' writing system, counting system, and calendar. |
Rulers and Shamans |
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5843 |
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| Gifts of the Olmec Civilization |
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| Lesson Quiz: Writing, Counting & Calendar |
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| Chapter Test: Olmec (1200-400 BC): |
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| Phoenician Civilization: Locate Phoenicia on a world map, and explain the role of city-states. Identify Sidon and Tyre as the cities that alternately dominated the region. (The learner will describe the major characteristics and contributions of the Phoenicians). |
Phoenician Cities |
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| Merchants of the Ancient World |
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| Lesson Quiz: Phoenician Civilization |
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| Influence of Egyptian Trade: Explain how trade with Egypt influenced the Phoenician culture in terms of clothing and the use of hieroglyphics. (The learner will describe the major characteristics and contributions of the Phoenicians). Locate Phoenicia on a world map, and explain the role of city-states. Identify Sidon and Tyre as the cities that alternately dominated the region. (The learner will describe the major characteristics and conributions of the Phoenicians). |
Clothing and Communication |
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| The Borrowers |
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| Lesson Quiz: Influence of Egyptian Trade |
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| Trade Routes: Trace the Phoenician trade routes throughout the Mediterranean and the Near East, and describe the development of Carthage, Byblos, and other major port cities. (The learner will describe the major characteristics and contributions of the Phoenicians). Explain how trade with Egypt influenced the Phoenician culture in terms of clothing and the use of hieroglyphics. (The learner will describe the major characteristics and contributions of the Phoenicians). |
Route to Success |
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| Sea Peoples |
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| Lesson Quiz: Trade Routes |
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| Purple Dyed Trade Items: Describe the locally manufactured glassware, embroideries, metal articles, and cloth colored with Tyrian purple dye that were traded by the Phonecians. (The learner will describe the major characteristics and contributions of the Phoenicians). |
What the Traveler Saw |
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| An Industrial Snail |
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| Lesson Quiz: Purple Dyed Trade Items |
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| Greatest Seagoing Traders: Identify the Phoenicians as the world's greatest seagoing traders at the time. Explain the possibility that Phoenician sailors traveled around Africa to Britain using the North Star as a means of navigation. (The learner will describe the major characteristics and contributions of the Phoenicians). |
Navigation and Seafaring |
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| Sea Voyagers |
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| Lesson Quiz: Greatest Seagoing Traders |
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| Phonetic Alphabet: Describe the Phoenician invention of the phonetic alphabet, and explain how it is the basis for our modern alphabet. (The learner will describe the major characteristics and contributions of the Phoenicians). |
Easy as ABC |
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| Phoenician Alphabet |
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| Lesson Quiz: Phonetic Alphabet |
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| Chapter Test Phoenicians: |
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| Shang Dynasty: Define ''dynasty.'' Identify the Shang as ancient China's first dynasty, and locate the region of the dynasty on a world map. |
The First Dynasty |
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| Walled Cities and Rich Tombs |
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| Lesson Quiz: Shang Dynasty |
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| Shang Dynasty Innovations: Identify the Shang dynasty as a period of great innovation. Describe the use of bronze, the creation of silk textiles, and the use of a sophisticated writing system as some of these innovations. |
Shang Inventions |
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| Bronze, Silk, and Writing: Shang Innovation |
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| Lesson Quiz: Shang Dynasty Innovations |
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| Art & Religion: Explain the roles of art and religion in the culture of the Shang dynasty. Describe yin and yang. |
Oracle Bones and Bronze: Shang Religion and Art |
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| Oracle Bones and Dragons |
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| Lesson Quiz: Art & Religion |
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| Zhou Warriors: Identify the Zhou warriors as the group who took power from the Shang to become the next ruling dynasty in ancient China. |
The Zhou Dynasty |
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| Zhou Rulers |
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| Lesson Quiz: Zhou Warriors |
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| Zhou Feudal Society: Explain the feudal society established by the Zhou emperors. |
The Longest Dynasty |
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| The Feudal Zhou Dynasty |
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| Lesson Quiz: Zhou Feudal Society |
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| The Golden Age of China: Describe the period known as China's Golden Age. |
Confucianism, Daoism, and Legalism |
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| Give Us Peace! |
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| Lesson Quiz: The Golden Age of China |
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| Confucius: Identify Confucius as the founder of Confucianism, and explain some of his teachings. |
Confucian Philosophy |
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| Confucius |
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| Lesson Quiz: Confucius |
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| Lao-tzu & Daoism: Identify Lao-tzu as the legendary founder of Daoism, and explain some of his teachings. |
Lao-tzu and Daoism |
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| Daoism and the Words of Lao-tzu |
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| Lesson Quiz: Lao-tzu & Daoism |
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| Chapter Test: Shang/Zhou Dynasty 1027-256BC: |
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| Nubian Civilization: Locate the Nubian kingdom on a world map. Identify the different cities that acted as centers of the kingdom throughout its existence, including Kerma, Napata, and Meroë. |
Upriver in Nubia |
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| Nubian Tour |
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| Lesson Quiz: Nubian Civilization |
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| Egyptian & Nubian Conflicts: Explain the conflicts between Egypt and Nubia and the struggle for power in this region. |
Culture Clash |
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| Egypt's Watchful Eye |
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| Lesson Quiz: Egyptian & Nubian Conflicts |
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| Egyptian & Nubian Similarities: Compare the similarities of the culture of Nubia to the culture of Egypt, including the building of pyramids, the use of written language, and the practice of mummification. |
Two Peas in a Pod |
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| A Shared Culture |
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| Lesson Quiz: Egyptian & Nubian Similarities |
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| Nubian Culture: Describe the culture of Nubia once it was free from Egyptian influence, including new styles of art and architecture, development of a new language and system of writing, and worshiping of new gods. |
Nubian Rebirth |
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| New Traditions |
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| Nubian Art and Egyptian Architecture |
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| Lesson Quiz: Nubian Culture |
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| Natural Resources: Describe the natural resources of Nubia, including timber and iron ore, and the roles these resources played in establishing Meroë as a trade center. |
Glittering Treasures |
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| Nature's Gifts |
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| Lesson Quiz: Natural Resources |
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| Chapter Test: Nubian Kingdom (1000BC): |
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| Greek Civilization: Locate the ancient Greek civilization on a world map, and explain the role of city-states. Identify Athens, Sparta, Thebes, and Corinth as major city-states of the region. |
Where In the World is Greece? |
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| Greek City-States |
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| Lesson Quiz: Greek Civilization |
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| Tyrants 7 City-States: Define ''tyrants'' and their role in running the city-states. Explain how the tyrants were driven out of power, introducing the new system of government called democracy. |
Tyranny in Ancient Greece |
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| The Road to Democracy |
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| Lesson Quiz: Tyrants 7 City-States |
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| Democracy: Describe the new system of democracy and the rights of the citizens. Explain how this idea would impact future governments throughout the world. |
What Is Democracy? |
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| Democracy |
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| Lesson Quiz: Democracy |
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| Gods & Goddesses: Locate Mount Olympus and describe the roles of the following gods and goddesses: Aphrodite, Hermes, Poseidon, Zeus, Apollo. |
The View from Mount Olympus |
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| Mt. Olympus |
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| Lesson Quiz: Gods & Goddesses |
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| Ares/Athena/Artemis/Demeter: Describe the roles of the following gods and goddesses: Ares, Athena, Artemis, Demeter. |
The Gods and Goddesses of Olympus |
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| Greek Gods and Goddesses |
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| Lesson Quiz: Ares/Athena/Artemis/Demeter |
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| Alphabet & Greek Writing: Describe the Greek alphabet and understand that it was built upon Phoenician characters. Describe the process of writing on a wax-covered tablet with a stylus. |
It's Greek to Me |
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| The Greek Alphabet |
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| Lesson Quiz: Alphabet & Greek Writing |
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| Pythagoras & Hippocrates: Describe the contributions of the following Greek scholars: Pythagoras, Hippocrates. |
Great Scientific Minds |
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| Pythagoras and Hippocrates |
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| Lesson Quiz: Pythagoras & Hippocrates |
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| Socrates, Plato & Aristotle: Describe the contributions of the following Greek scholars: Socrates, Plato, Aristotle. |
Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle |
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| The Great Philosophers |
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| Lesson Quiz: Socrates, Plato & Aristotle |
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| Drama, Athletics & Literature: Explain the roles of art, architecture, and music in developing the culture of the ancient Greek civilization. |
The Athenian Museum |
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| The Arts in Ancient Greece |
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| Lesson Quiz: Drama, Athletics & Literature |
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| Greek Culture: Explain the roles of athletics, drama, and literature in developing the culture of the ancient Greek civilization. |
In Honor of the Gods |
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| Festivals to Honor the Gods |
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| Lesson Quiz: Greek Culture |
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| Chapter Test: Ancient Greece: |
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| President Thomas Jefferson: Describe the life of Thomas Jefferson in terms of his presidency and his hobbies. |
Philosopher, Writer, and Politician |
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| The Life of Thomas Jefferson |
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| Lesson Quiz: President Thomas Jefferson |
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| Louisiana Purchase: Describe the importance of the Louisiana Purchase and the roles of Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, James Monroe, and Napoleon Bonaparte. |
The Louisiana Purchase |
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| A Deal With France |
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| Lesson Quiz: Louisiana Purchase |
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| Lewis & Clark Expedition: Describe the exploration of the new territory of Louisiana and the roles of Meriwether Lewis, William Clark, and Sacajawea. |
Lewis and Clark |
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| Exploring the New Territory |
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| Lesson Quiz: Lewis & Clark Expedition |
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| Zebulon Pike Expedition: Describe the expedition of Zebulon Pike. |
Pike's Peak and Other Adventures |
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| Lesson Quiz: Zebulon Pike Expedition |
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| President James Madision: Describe the presidency of James Madison and the role of Dolley Madison. |
The Madisons of the White House |
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| James and Dolley Madison |
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| Lesson Quiz: President James Madision |
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| Before the War of 1812: Identify the events leading to the War of 1812 and the roles of William Henry Harrison and Tecumseh. Describe the importance of British impressment of American sailors and the Battle of Tippecanoe. |
Causes of the War of 1812 |
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| War = World Power |
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| Lesson Quiz: Before the War of 1812 |
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| The War of 1812: Describe the War of 1812 and the battles of Lake Erie and New Orleans. Know about the British burning of the White House and Capitol, and the circumstances surrounding the writing of The Star-Spangled Banner. |
Stars in the Sky |
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| The War Begins |
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| Lesson Quiz: The War of 1812 |
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| President James Monroe: Lesson DeDescribe the presidency of James Monroe, the Era of Good Feelings, and the Monroe Doctrine.Orleans. |
James Monroe |
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| Feeling Good |
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| Lesson Quiz: President James Monroe |
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| Missouri Compromise: Explain the Missouri Compromise and how the expansion of slavery into the newly acquired United States territory threatened national unity. |
A Question of Unity |
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| Missouri Compromise |
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| Lesson Quiz: Missouri Compromise |
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| President Andrew Jackson: Describe the presidency of Andrew Jackson and the importance of the Indian Removal Act, the Trail of Tears, and the Seminole Wars. |
Andrew Jackson's Presidency and Indian Actions |
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| Jackson and the Indians |
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| Lesson Quiz: President Andrew Jackson |
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| Chapter Test: U.S. Politics 1801-1840: |
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| Manifest Destiny: Describe the meaning of ''Manifest Destiny'' and the role of John O'Sullivan. |
Polk and Manifest Destiny |
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| Manifest Destiny |
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| Lesson Quiz: Manifest Destiny |
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| Influence on Western Expansion: Describe the role of ''mountain men'' and fur traders in the expansion of the West and their relations with the Native Americans. Identify Kit Carson. |
Mountain Men, Fur Traders, and Kit Carson |
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| Living off the West |
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| Lesson Quiz: Influence on Western Expansion |
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| Traveling West: Describe the means of travel available to pioneers heading west, including the steamboat, wagon trains, and flatboats. |
Go West, Young Man |
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| Western Travel |
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| Lesson Quiz: Traveling West |
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| Santa Fe Trail: Trace the land route west opened by William Becknell that became known as the Santa Fe Trail. |
The Sante Fe Trail |
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| Along the Santa Fe Trail |
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| Lesson Quiz: Santa Fe Trail |
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| Texas War for Independence: Describe the people and events leading to the Texas War for Independence, including the early settlement of Texas and the roles of Stephen Austin and Mexican General Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna. |
Settling Texas |
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| The Settlement of Texas |
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5716 |
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| Lesson Quiz: Texas War for Independence |
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| Battle of the Alamo: Describe the people and events of the Battle of the Alamo, including Davy Crockett, Jim Bowie, and Susanna Dickerson. |
Battle of the Alamo |
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| Remember the Alamo! |
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| Lesson Quiz: Battle of the Alamo |
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| Texas Independence: Describe the outcome of the Texas War for Independence and the roles of Sam Houston and Santa Anna. Identify the Lone Star Republic and explain the request for annexation. |
Gaining Independence for Texas |
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| Texas Independence |
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| Lesson Quiz: Texas Independence |
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| Oregon Trail: Trace the route of the Oregon Trail and describe life on the trail. |
The Oregon Trail |
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| The Oregon Trail |
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| Lesson Quiz: Oregon Trail |
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| Mormons Migrate West: Identify the reasons that the Mormons (Latter-day Saints) traveled west to Utah and the roles of Joseph Smith and Brigham Young. |
Mormons Migrate West |
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| Mormon Migration |
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| Lesson Quiz: Mormons Migrate West |
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| Mexican-American War: Describe the events leading to the Mexican-American War. |
Events Leading Up to the Mexican War |
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| Before the Mexican-American War |
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| Lesson Quiz: Mexican-American War |
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| Outcomes of the Mexican War: Describe the outcome of the Mexican-American War and the roles of General Zachary Taylor and Santa Anna. Identify the Mexican lands ceded to America, and explain the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo. |
What Happened in the Mexican War? |
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| Outcomes of the Mexican War |
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5722 |
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| Lesson Quiz: Outcomes of the Mexican War |
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| The Influence of Gold: Describe how the discovery of gold changed California. |
The California Gold Rush |
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5723 |
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| Rushing to California |
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| Lesson Quiz: The Influence of Gold |
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| Chapter Test: U.S. History 1820-1850: |
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| Charles Goodyear & Rubber: Describe Charles Goodyear's invention of rubber and how it helped lead to economic growth in the Northeast. |
Charles Goodyear and Vulcanized Rubber |
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| Charles Goodyear and the Invention of Rubber |
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| Lesson Quiz: Charles Goodyear & Rubber |
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| Elias Howe & Sewing Machines: Describe Elias Howe's invention of the sewing machine and how it helped lead to economic growth in the Northeast. |
Elias Howe and the Invention of the Sewing Machine |
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| Elias Howe's Sewing Machine |
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| Lesson Quiz: Elias Howe & Sewing Machines |
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| Samuel Morse & Telegraph: Describe Samuel Morse's invention of the telegraph and how it helped lead to economic growth in the Northeast. |
Samuel Morse Invents the Telegraph |
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| Samuel Morse and the Invention of the Telegraph |
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| Lesson Quiz: Samuel Morse & Telegraph |
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| Economic Growth of the NW: Identify the role of whaling, trade, and clipper ships in the economic growth of the Northeast. |
Whaling, Clipper Ships, and Trade |
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| Whalers, Clippers, and Traders |
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| Lesson Quiz: Economic Growth of the NW |
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| Industry & Factories: Identify the role of industry and factories in the economy of the Northeast. |
Industry and Factories in the Northeast |
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| Lesson Quiz: Industry & Factories |
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| Cyrus McCormick & Agriculture: Identify agriculture and Cyrus McCormick's invention of the reaper as major contributors to the Midwest economy. |
Cyrus McCormick and the Invention of the Reaper |
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| Cyrus McCormick's Reaper |
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| Lesson Quiz: Cyrus McCormick & Agriculture |
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| Importance of Railroads: Describe the importance of railroads as a link from the Midwest to the North. |
Riding the Rails |
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| Railroads Link the Midwest to the North |
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| Lesson Quiz: Importance of Railroads |
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| Cotton Growing: Identify cotton-growing as the major economic activity of the South and the importance of exportation, plantations, and slave labor. |
Cotton Growing in the South |
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| Cotton Growth in the South |
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| Lesson Quiz: Cotton Growing |
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| Enslaved African-Americans: Describe living conditions of enslaved African Americans, the importance of Nat Turner's Revolt, and slave codes. |
Slave Conditions |
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| The Living Conditions of Enslaved African Americans |
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| A Slave's Life |
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| Lesson Quiz: Enslaved African-Americans |
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| Problems for the Free Slaves: Identify the problems faced by free African Americans. |
Free Blacks in Slave Times |
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| Free from Slavery? |
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| Lesson Quiz: Problems for the Free Slaves |
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| Movement to End Slavery: Describe how the movement to end slavery gained strength in the mid-1800's. Define abolition and describe the American Anti-Slavery Society. |
The Anti-Slavery Movement |
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| The Anti-Slavery Movement |
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| Lesson Quiz: Movement to End Slavery |
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| Freedom Fighters: Identify Frederick Douglass and Sojourner Truth as abolitionists and African American leaders. |
Leaders for Freedom |
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| Leaders for Freedom |
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5090 |
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| Freedom Fighters |
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| Freedom |
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| Lesson Quiz: Freedom Fighters |
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| Harriet Tubman: Describe the role of Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad in the anti-slavery movement. |
The Moses of Her People |
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5888 |
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| Riding to Freedom |
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5091 |
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| All Aboard the Underground Railroad |
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| Lesson Quiz: Harriet Tubman |
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| Women Struggle For Rights: Describe the struggle for women's rights in the mid-1800s and the importance of the Seneca Falls Convention. |
Fighting for the Vote |
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5737 |
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| The Fight for Women's Rights |
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5701 |
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| Fighting for Women's Rights |
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5092 |
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| Lesson Quiz: Women Struggle For Rights |
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| Contributors to Women Rights: Describe Elizabeth Cady Stanton's, Lucretia Mott's, and Amelia Bloomer's contributions to women's rights. |
Women Change the Rules |
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5093 |
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| Groundbreaking Women |
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5738 |
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| Lesson Quiz: Contributors to Women Rights |
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| Women Rights Leaders: Describe Elizabeth Blackwell's and Susan B. Anthony's contributions to women's rights. |
The Doctor and the Dollar |
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5739 |
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| Women Who Made a Difference |
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5094 |
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| Lesson Quiz: Women Rights Leaders |
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| Reformers & Movements: Describe the temperance movement and the role of reformers in the mid-1800s. |
Fighting for a Cause |
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5095 |
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| Reformers and the Temperance Movement |
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5741 |
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| Lesson Quiz: Reformers & Movements |
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| Horace Mann & Dorothea Day: Describe the contributions of Horace Mann and Dorothea Dix. |
Fighting for What Is Right |
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| Change in Schools, Prisons, and Mental Hospitals |
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5096 |
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| Lesson Quiz: Horace Mann & Dorothea Day |
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| Chapter Test: U.S. Economy in the mid-1800s: |
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| Compromise of 1850: Summarize the Compromise of 1850 and the roles of Henry Clay, John Calhoun, William Seward, Daniel Webster, President Taylor, and President Fillmore. Define popular sovereignty and the Fugitive Slave Law. |
State for State |
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| The Compromise of 1850 |
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5743 |
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| Lesson Quiz: Compromise of 1850 |
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| Harriet Beecher Stowe: Describe how Harriet Beecher Stowe and ''Uncle Tom's Cabin'' affected the slavery debate. |
Uncle Tom's Cabin |
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5744 |
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| Fueling the Debate |
|
5098 |
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| Lesson Quiz: Harriet Beecher Stowe |
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| Events Leading to Civil War: Describe how the Dred Scott decision kept the issue of slavery alive, the importance of the newly formed Republican party, and the Lincoln-Douglas debates for the Illinois senate seat. |
Events Leading to the Civil War |
|
5099 |
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| The Dred Scott Decision and the Forming of the Republican Party |
|
5745 |
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| Lesson Quiz: Events Leading to Civil War |
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|
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| John Brown: Describe the raid at Harpers Ferry and the roles of John Brown and Robert E. Lee. Summarize the presidential election of 1860 and the roles of Abraham Lincoln, Stephen Douglass, John Breckinridge, and John Bell. |
The Raid at Harpers Ferry |
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5746 |
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| John Brown |
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5728 |
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| Lesson Quiz: John Brown |
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| Outbreak of Civil War: Explain the events that led to the outbreak of the Civil War, including the southern states' secession from the Union, the formation of the Confederate States of America, and the attack at Fort Sumter. Describe the roles of Jefferson Davis, President Lincoln, and Major Robert Anderson. |
The Outbreak of War |
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5747 |
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| War Breaks Out |
|
5991 |
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| Lesson Quiz: Outbreak of Civil War |
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| Chapter Test: Leading to American Civil War: |
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| States & Territories: Identify the states and territories that made up the Union and the Confederacy. Identify the terms: Yankees, Rebels, the Blue and the Gray. |
The Blue and the Grey |
|
5992 |
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| Yankees and Rebels |
|
5748 |
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| Lesson Quiz: States & Territories |
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|
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| Advantages & Disadvantages: Explain the advantages and disadvantages each side had as the Civil War began. |
Who Had the Upper Hand? |
|
5749 |
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| Strengths of Each Side |
|
5993 |
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| Lesson Quiz: Advantages & Disadvantages |
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|
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| First Battle of Bull Run: Describe the first Battle of Bull Run, and identify Stonewall Jackson. |
The First Major Battle of the Civil War |
|
5994 |
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| Battle of Bull Run |
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5750 |
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| Lesson Quiz: First Battle of Bull Run |
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|
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| The Battle at Sea: Describe the battle at sea including the roles of ''ironclad'' warships, the USS Monitor and the CSS Virginia. |
Battle at Sea |
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5751 |
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| Ships Enter the War |
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5995 |
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| Lesson Quiz: The Battle at Sea |
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|
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| Shiloh & the Mississippi: Describe the fight for control of the Mississippi River and the Battle of Shiloh, including the roles of Ulysses S. Grant and Captain David Farragut. |
Shiloh and the Mississippi |
|
5996 |
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| Lesson Quiz: Shiloh & the Mississippi |
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|
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| Second Battle of Bull Run: Describe the Union's campaign to seize Richmond and the Second Battle of Bull Run, including the roles of George McClellan and Robert E. Lee. |
The Peninsular Campaign and Second Bull Run |
|
5997 |
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| The Siege of Richmond and Second Battle of Bull Run |
|
5753 |
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| Lesson Quiz: Second Battle of Bull Run |
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|
|
| Battle of Antietam: Describe the Battle of Antietam. |
Battle of Antietam |
|
5754 |
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| A Bloody Battle |
|
5885 |
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| The Bloodiest Battle of the Civil War |
|
5998 |
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| Lesson Quiz: Battle of Antietam |
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|
|
| Emancipation Proclamation: Describe the effect of the Emancipation Proclamation. |
Freedom from Slavery |
|
5999 |
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| The Emancipation Proclamation |
|
5755 |
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| Lesson Quiz: Emancipation Proclamation |
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|
|
| The Role African Americans: Explain the role of African Americans in the Civil War. |
African Americans Fighting for Their Freedom |
|
5756 |
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| Fighting for Freedom |
|
5020 |
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| Lesson Quiz: The Role African Americans |
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|
|
| Woman & the Civil War: Explain the role of women in the Civil War. |
Women's Roles during the War |
|
5025 |
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| War Women |
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5761 |
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| Lesson Quiz: Woman & the Civil War |
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|
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| Turning Points: Explain why the battles of Gettysburg and Vicksburg were turning points in the Civil War. |
Turning Points of the War |
|
5757 |
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| War Changes Course |
|
5021 |
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| Lesson Quiz: Turning Points |
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|
|
| The Gettysburg Address: Describe the Gettysburg Address and its impact on American history. |
Speech over the Battlefield |
|
5022 |
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| Lincoln's Famous Address |
|
5758 |
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| Lesson Quiz: The Gettysburg Address |
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|
|
| General William Sherman: Describe General William Sherman's march to the sea and the burning of Atlanta. |
General Sherman's March to the Sea |
|
5759 |
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| Destroying the South |
|
5023 |
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| Lesson Quiz: General William Sherman |
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|
|
| Lees Surrender at Appomattox: Describe the events that led to Lee's surrender at Appomattox. |
The End is Near |
|
5024 |
|
| The End of the Civil War |
|
5762 |
|
| Lesson Quiz: Lee's Surrender at Appomattox |
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|
|
| Costs of the Civil War: Describe the costs of the Civil War. |
Costs of War |
|
5800 |
|
| Casualties of War |
|
5884 |
|
| Lesson Quiz: Costs of the Civil War |
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|
|
| Chapter Test: The American Civil War: |
|
| The Death of President Lincoln: Describe the death of President Abraham Lincoln and the presidency of Andrew Johnson. |
President Johnson's Plan for Reconstruction |
|
5763 |
|
| Andrew Johnson Becomes President |
|
5766 |
|
| After the Tragedy at Ford's Theatre |
|
5026 |
|
| Lesson Quiz: The Death of President Lincoln |
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|
|
| Johnson Reconstruction Plan: Describe President Johnson's plan for Reconstruction and the importance of the Freedmen's Bureau, Radical Republicans, and the attempted impeachment of Johnson. |
Aftermath of the War |
|
5027 |
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| Lesson Quiz: Johnson Reconstruction Plan |
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|
|
| New Voters of the South: Describe the new groups of voters in the South and how Congress protected them. Define the terms: freedmen, scalawags, carpetbaggers. |
Scalawags and Carpetbaggers |
|
5028 |
|
| Protecting the Vote |
|
5764 |
|
| Lesson Quiz: New Voters of the South |
|
|
|
| 13th, 14th & 15th Amendments: Explain the Thirteenth, Fourteenth, and Fifteenth Amendments to the Constitution. |
Amending the Constitution |
|
5765 |
|
| Laws Support Equality |
|
5029 |
|
| Lesson Quiz: 13th, 14th & 15th Amendments |
|
|
|
| Racism in Reconstruction: Identify white supremacy groups, such as the Ku Klux Klan, and the enactment of the Black Codes. |
White Supremacy |
|
5790 |
|
| Racism in Reconstruction |
|
5880 |
|
| Lesson Quiz: Racism in Reconstruction |
|
|
|
| Compromise of 1877: Describe the end of the Reconstruction period and the Compromise of 1877. |
Reconstruction Ends |
|
5881 |
|
| The End of Reconstruction? |
|
5767 |
|
| Lesson Quiz: Compromise of 1877 |
|
|
|
| Chapter Test: Reconstruction 1865-1877: |
|
| States and Capitals: Locate on a United States map the 50 states and their capitals. |
From Sea to Shining Sea |
|
5901 |
|
| Lesson Quiz: States and Capitals |
|
|
|
| Major Cities: Locate on a map the major cities of the United States. |
Follow the Map |
|
5902 |
|
| Keys to the City |
|
5903 |
|
| Follow the Clues |
|
5904 |
|
| Lesson Quiz: Major Cities |
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|
|
| Regions Along the East Coast: Identify the regions of New England, the Mid-Atlantic, and the South, and describe their characteristics. |
Start Small |
|
5905 |
|
| Making History |
|
5906 |
|
| Lesson Quiz: Regions Along the East Coast |
|
|
|
| Midwest & the Great Plains: Identify the regions of the Midwest and the Great Plains, and describe their characteristics. |
America the Beautiful |
|
5907 |
|
| The Midwest and the Great Plains |
|
5908 |
|
| Lesson Quiz: Midwest & the Great Plains |
|
|
|
| Western Region: Identify the regions of the West, the Southwest, and the Pacific Northwest, and describe their characteristics. |
Go West, Young Explorer |
|
5909 |
|
| Western States |
|
5910 |
|
| Lesson Quiz: Western Region |
|
|
|
| Eastern Rivers: Locate on a United States map the following major rivers: James, Hudson, St. Lawrence. |
Go With the Flow |
|
5911 |
|
| Three Rivers |
|
5912 |
|
| Lesson Quiz: Eastern Rivers |
|
|
|
| Major Rivers: Locate on a United States map the following major rivers: Mississippi, Missouri, Ohio. |
Mighty Rivers |
|
5913 |
|
| The Big Waters |
|
5914 |
|
| Lesson Quiz: Major Rivers |
|
|
|
| The Columbia & Rio Grand River: Locate on a United States map the following major rivers: Columbia, Rio Grande. |
One Flows South, the Other Flows West |
|
5915 |
|
| Upstream, Downstream |
|
5916 |
|
| Lesson Quiz: The Columbia & Rio Grand River |
|
|
|
| The Continental Divide: Identify the Continental Divide and describe the flow of rivers: east of the Rockies, to the Arctic or Atlantic Oceans, west of the Rockies, to the Pacific Ocean. |
Across the Great Divide |
|
5917 |
|
| Which Way Does It Flow? |
|
5918 |
|
| Lesson Quiz: The Continental Divide |
|
|
|
| The Different Time Zones: Identify the time zones of the United States. |
It's about Time |
|
5919 |
|
| Time and Time Again |
|
5920 |
|
| Lesson Quiz: The Different Time Zones |
|
|
|
| Chapter Test: Geography of the United States: |
|
| Times Zones Around the World: Know that there are different time zones throughout the world. |
Working in the Zone |
|
5921 |
|
| A World of Time |
|
5922 |
|
| Lesson Quiz: Times Zones Around the World |
|
|
|
| Tropic of Cancer & Capricorn: Locate on a world map the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn. Describe the relationship of these lines to seasons and temperatures. |
Parallel Lines |
|
5924 |
|
| Changes in Latitude |
|
5933 |
|
| Lesson Quiz: Tropic of Cancer & Capricorn |
|
|
|
| Climate Zones Around the World: Describe the following climate zones of the world: arctic, tropic, temperate. |
Baby It's Cold, Hot, Nice Outside |
|
5925 |
|
| In All Kinds of Weather |
|
5926 |
|
| Lesson Quiz: Climate Zones Around the World |
|
|
|
| Polar Regions & Mountains: Identify the following regions of the world and describe their characteristics: polar regions, mountains. |
High and Low |
|
5927 |
|
| The Mountains Are High, the Temperatures Are Low |
|
5928 |
|
| Lesson Quiz: Polar Regions & Mountains |
|
|
|
| Island & Rain Forests: Identify the following regions of the world and describe their characteristics: islands, rain forests. |
Water All Around |
|
5929 |
|
| Wet and Wild |
|
5930 |
|
| Lesson Quiz: Island & Rain Forests |
|
|
|
| Forests, Deserts & Grasslands: Identify the following regions of the world and describe their characteristics: forests, deserts, grasslands. |
Green and Gold: Biomes |
|
5931 |
|
| Wood, Sand, and Grain |
|
5932 |
|
| Lesson Quiz: Forests, Deserts & Grasslands |
|
|
|
| Archaeologists: Describe the tools and methods used by archaeologists. |
Detectives of the Past |
|
5934 |
|
| Quest for the Past |
|
5935 |
|
| Lesson Quiz: Archaeologists |
|
|
|
| Artifacts & Ruins: Identify the kinds of information that archaeologists can acquire from artifacts and ruins. |
Time Travelers |
|
5936 |
|
| Think Like an Archaeologist |
|
5939 |
|
| Lesson Quiz: Artifacts & Ruins |
|
|
|
| Learning from the Past: Explain how historians use archaeological information to draw conclusions about past cultures. |
Lessons of the Past |
|
5937 |
|
| Seeds of Civilization |
|
5938 |
|
| Lesson Quiz: Learning from the Past |
|
|
|
| Chapter Test: World Geography: |
|
| Purpose of Government: Describe the purpose of governments and how their powers are acquired, used, and justified. |
Types of Government |
|
5971 |
|
| How Power Is Acquired and Used |
|
5972 |
|
| Lesson Quiz: Purpose of Government |
|
|
|
| Terms of Office: Identify the terms of office for the president, senators, representatives, and justices. |
Terms of Office |
|
5973 |
|
| Our Government |
|
5974 |
|
| Lesson Quiz: Terms of Office |
|
|
|
| Presidential Successions: Describe how democratic laws are developed and why they are fundamental to society. |
Presidential Succession |
|
5983 |
|
| The Twenty-fifth Amendment |
|
5984 |
|
| Lesson Quiz: Presidential Successions |
|
|
|
| Democratic Laws: Give examples of civil rights. |
Democratic Laws: Who Makes Them? |
|
5977 |
|
| The Longer Journey |
|
5978 |
|
| Lesson Quiz: Democratic Laws |
|
|
|
| Examples of Civil Rights: Explain ways that individuals and groups influence and shape public policy. |
Civil Rights |
|
5975 |
|
| 'Let Me Be a Free Man' |
|
5976 |
|
| Lesson Quiz: Examples of Civil Rights |
|
|
|
| Shaping Public Policy: Explain ways that individuals and groups influence and shape public policy. |
Shaping Public Policy |
|
5979 |
|
| Working Together to Make a Difference |
|
5980 |
|
| Lesson Quiz: Shaping Public Policy |
|
|
|
| Resolving Conflict: Recognize how America has resolved civil and international conflict. |
Resolve Conflict |
|
5987 |
|
| Peace or War? |
|
5988 |
|
| Lesson Quiz: Resolving Conflict |
|
|
|
| Leadership Roles: Explain the leadership role of the United States in international settings. |
Leadership Role of the United States in the World |
|
5985 |
|
| Moving into Leadership |
|
5986 |
|
| Lesson Quiz: Leadership Roles |
|
|
|
| Citizenship: Know that a citizen is a legally recognized member of the United States who has certain rights and privileges as well as responsibilities. Describe the effects of prejudice and discrimination. |
Responsibilities of Citizenship |
|
5981 |
|
| Citizenship |
|
5982 |
|
| We Are All Equal |
|
56024 |
|
| Are We All Equal? |
|
56026 |
|
| Lesson Quiz: Citizenship |
|
|
|
| Chapter Test: Political Science: |
|
| Law of Supply & Demand: Describe the law of supply and demand. |
What's It Worth |
|
5941 |
|
| You've Got It, Who Wants It? |
|
5942 |
|
| Lesson Quiz: Law of Supply & Demand |
|
|
|
| Production & Distribution: Describe how economic systems produce and distribute goods and services. |
Follow That Lemon |
|
5943 |
|
| How the Lemon Left Home |
|
5944 |
|
| Lesson Quiz: Production & Distribution |
|
|
|
| Factors Affecting Consumers: Identify factors that affect how consumers make their choices. |
I'll Take That One |
|
5945 |
|
| The Choice Is Yours |
|
5946 |
|
| Lesson Quiz: Factors Affecting Consumers |
|
|
|
| Price & Quantity Distribution: Describe the relationship between price and quantity supplied of a good or service. |
The Price is Right |
|
5947 |
|
| More or Less |
|
5948 |
|
| Lesson Quiz: Price & Quantity Distribution |
|
|
|
| Competition in the Economy: Identify and explain examples of competition in the economy. |
Have It Your Way |
|
5949 |
|
| Everybody Wants Your Business |
|
5950 |
|
| Lesson Quiz: Competition in the Economy |
|
|
|
| Economic Role of Government: Explain the economic role of government in relation to health, safety, and environmental concerns. |
To Your Health (and Safety) |
|
5951 |
|
| Your Personal Health and Safety Net |
|
5952 |
|
| Lesson Quiz: Economic Role of Government |
|
|
|
| National Defense: Explain the economic role of government to provide for national defense, to defend and protect property rights, to attempt to make markets more competitive. |
In Your Own Defense |
|
5953 |
|
| Protect and Defend |
|
5954 |
|
| Lesson Quiz: National Defense |
|
|
|
| Producers & Consumers: Describe the relationships among specialization and division of labor on productivity of workers, and the interdependence between producers and consumers. |
Good Work(ers) |
|
5955 |
|
| Productivity |
|
5956 |
|
| Lesson Quiz: Producers & Consumers |
|
|
|
| Exchange of Goods & Services: Explain why people and countries voluntarily exchange goods and services. |
I'll Trade You |
|
5957 |
|
| Fair Exchange |
|
5958 |
|
| Lesson Quiz: Exchange of Goods & Services |
|
|
|
| Entrepreneurship: Explain the concept of entrepreneurship. |
Risky Business |
|
5959 |
|
| Mind Your Own Business |
|
5960 |
|
| Lesson Quiz: Entrepreneurship |
|
|
|
| Influence of Income: Describe how income often reflects choices made about education and career. Describe unemployment. |
Learn More, Earn More |
|
5961 |
|
| Education Pays |
|
5962 |
|
| Lesson Quiz: Influence of Income |
|
|
|
| Chapter Test: Economic System: |
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