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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Popular Sovereignty and the Lecompton Constitution

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore the purpose of the Lecompton Constitution.  In this United States History lesson, students read several articles then complete several activities to reinforce their reading, such as a cause and effect worksheet,...
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Website
Kansas Historical Society

Willing to Die for Freedom: Look Back at Kansas Territory

For Students 9th - 10th
This online exhibit teaches you about "Bleeding Kansas." Follow the hyperlinks to obtain a wealth of information.
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Handout
Other

The American Civil War Fact Sheet: Bleeding Kansas

For Students 9th - 10th
Fact sheet on Bleeding Kansas with the different views of each side.
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Handout
Other

Us Gen Net: American Local History Network: The Struggle for Kansas

For Students 9th - 10th
A detailed, 5-page article giving an in-depth look at the problems in Kansas after the passage of the Kansas-Nebraska Act.