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Amistad Chapter Activity Worksheet
In this Amistad chapter questions instructional activity, students complete several chapters worth of questions that test their reading comprehension.
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The 1828 Campaign of Andrew Jackson: Issues in the Election of 1828 and Beyond
Students research the campaign and election issues of Andrew Jackson. In this presidential election lesson, students research the campaign of 1828. Students then list the important issues. Students discuss the political advertisements in...
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19C American Presidents
For this American Presidents worksheet, students match the names of 25 Presidents with a phrase that tells something about them. This page begins with number 46 and ends with number 65.
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19c American Presidents
In this American Presidents review worksheet, students match the 21 former Presidents listed to the appropriate descriptions.
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American Presidents
In this American presidents worksheet, students match the descriptions of 25 presidents to the appropriate listed presidents' names.
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What Do You Know About New Hampshire?
In this online interactive New Hampshire worksheet, students respond to 10 multiple choice questions that require them to exhibit what they know about the state. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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President's Day Scramble
In this President's Day worksheet, learners review presidential history as they read a sentence about each president and unscramble words in each of the sentences.
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Using Primary Sources: Letters from the Presidents
Students research the life of a president by reading personal letters on the American Presidents web site, and explore the ways that the character and personality of the president affected the ways they handled historical events.
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Paths to the Presidency
Seventh graders investigate a timeline of the career paths that US presidents took before they became the president. They how these career choices prepared these men for the presidency.
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Poetry and the American Presidents
Fifth graders choose a poetry activity in order to focus their research about American presidents.
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President Notebook
Students make presidential notebooks which they add to throughout the year. They arrange information about each president into an informational chapter.
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American Presidents
In this American Presidents worksheet, 8th graders match 21 presidents with matching statements about events during their presidency. A reference web site is given for additional activities
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American History: Presidents: Martin Van Buren: 8th President of the Usa
Site containing links to the text of four State of the Union Addresses (1837-1840) and one Inaugural Address (1837) of Martin van Buren, U.S. president from 1837 to 1841.
University of Virginia
Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: Martin Van Buren
Get the facts about the life and administraton of Martin Van Buren (1782-1862), the 8th President of the United States (1837-1841).
A&E Television
History.com: American Presidents: Martin Van Buren
This easy-to-navigate site has Martin van Buren's biography, events occurring during his presidency, an image gallery, and video clips.
Read Works
Read Works: u.s. Presidents Martin Van Buren
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about U.S. President Martin Van Buren. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: The Presidents Biography: 8. Martin Van Buren
A biography of President Martin Van Buren featuring his professional life. Find details of the era and his domestic policy, foreign affairs, and presidential politics.
The White House
The White House: Presidents: Martin Van Buren
The White House's official site gives an overview of the life and presidency of the eighth President of the United States, Martin Van Buren. A black and white photo is included.
Other
Potus: Martin Van Buren
Comprehensive facts about Martin Van Buren and his presidency. Includes biography, election results, cabinet members, odd facts, and notable events.
US Department of State
Biographies of the Secretaries of State: Martin Van Buren (1782 1862)
Biography of Martin Van Buren talks about his rise to prominence serving as secretary of state under Andrew Jackson and then winning the 1836 election to become the 8th president of the U.S.
Library of Congress
Loc: America's Story: Martin Van Buren
A collection of brief stories about Martin van Buren and his presidency, politics, "first hostess," and role during the Panic of 1837.
University of Virginia
Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: Martin Van Buren: Campaigns and Elections
Read about the election of 1836 where Martin van Buren won the election and continued the strength of the Democratic Party.
Siteseen
Siteseen: American Historama: Martin Van Buren
Facts, biography, and accomplishments of the life of Martin Van Buren and summaries of important events during his presidency.
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Chicago Tribune: Presidential Portraits: Martin Van Buren [Pdf]
One-page illustrated profile of Martin van Buren itemizes select biographical facts and key events of his presidency.