Early America Study Guide and Unit Packet

This thorough packet on the Early Republic period in US History is a perfect unit guide to help students understand all of the key concepts, people, and events they need to know for the unit!

The 9-page independent work packet includes engaging pages on all facets of Early American History as well as standards-based Essential Questions to guide your unit!

It starts off with a short introductory reading on Early America, followed by the standards-based essential questions, then pages dedicated to each of the following:

• Vocabulary
• Geography
• People to Know
• A Timeline of the Early Republic
• Key Concepts
• Visual Literacy

Content covered includes Washington's Farewell Address, the Election of 1800, Alien & Sedition Acts, America's first political parties, Lewis & Clark, Barbary Wars, War of 1812, Monroe Doctrine, and much more!

There are engaging analysis questions throughout the packet so that students are not just copying information, but thinking about the key concepts. Pages feature primary source excerpts and quotes, images for students to analyze, mapping to help improve geography skills, and more. It can be split up and used as worksheets or as a complete packet!

Also included is an editable Google Docs version of the entire packet. This version features links to great online sources and is perfect for those of you who have gone paperless or use Google Classroom. A link to online readings to use with the printed version is included as well!

All the major people, battles, and events of this era in US History are covered in this packet. It's the perfect resource to use throughout your unit to keep your students focused on what they need to know!

A complete answer key is also included for your convenience.

This resource can also be downloaded as part of my complete Early Republic Unit Plan Bundle!

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