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Theodore Roosevelt

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this biography worksheet, students read a one page text detailing the life of Theodore Roosevelt. Students then answer 14 short answer questions.
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Suspect Sources at the Republican Debate

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore and analyze statements made during a televised presidential debate. In groups, they research and test the validity of the statements made by the presidential contenders. Students examine sources and draw conclusions on...
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Election 2000

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders explore issues facing the potential leader of our country, form opinions about the candidates representing the two major political parties, research election material and choose candidates, conduct debates, and vote in...
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Woodrow Wilson

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students practice their reading comprehension skills by reading about Woodrow Wilson. They answer questions about the story to test for comprehension.
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Herbert Hoover

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Learners practice their reading comprehension skills by reading an article about Herbert Hoover. They answer questions to test for comprehension.
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Primary Process in Elections

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
Students read "How Does the Primary Process Work" and complete the accompanying worksheet. They explore how the primary and caucus process works in small groups or in pairs. They answer questions based on the primary process to...
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Getting to Know the Candidates: Analyzing Their Campaign Ads

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
Pupils examine the role of advertising in presidential campaigns. They analyze one candidate's advertising campaign ads for elements such as major issues, positivity, negativity, facts, and opinions.
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The 1828 Campaign of Andrew Jackson: Issues in the Election of 1828 and Beyond

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
Students research the campaign and election issues of Andrew Jackson. In this presidential election instructional activity, students research the campaign of 1828. Students then list the important issues. Students discuss the political...
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How to Be a Conservative as Told by Ronald Reagan

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students interpret quotations from Ronald Reagan. In this conservative politics lesson, students analyze quotes from Reagan on the topic of conservatism. Students paraphrase each of the quotations and discuss them.
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Thomas Jefferson

For Students 7th - 12th
In this online interactive history worksheet, students respond to 10 short answer and essay questions about the accomplishments of Thomas Jefferson . Students may check some of their answers on the interactive worksheet. 
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Picturing George: A Pictorial Survey of the Life of George Washington

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students create pictorial biographies of George Washington. Working in groups, they research various portions of Washington's life, highlighting significant events. After presenting their projects to the class, they are displayed for...
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The Right to Vote

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
In this voting worksheet, students identify and discuss changes in voting rights throughout American history. Then, they identify why voting is an important right for Americans. Finally, students create voting bookmarks instead of or in...
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George Herbert Walker Bush

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this American history worksheet, students read a biography about George Herbert Walker Bush and complete 8 multiple choice questions.
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Could the Civil War Been Avoided Through Compromise?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students determine whether the American Civil War could have been avoided. In this Civil War instructional activity, students examine primary and secondary sources to prepare to participate in a classroom debate that requires them to...
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Franklin D. Roosevelt

For Students 6th - 12th
In this presidential history worksheet, students respond to 9 essay and short answer questions about the presidency of Franklin D. Roosevelt.
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Civil War Reading Comprehension Quiz

For Students 8th - 12th
For this American Civil War worksheet, students read assigned textbook pages about the causes of the war and then respond to 20 short answer questions about how the war.

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