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From the days of our forefathers to modern times, we are a nation rich in history and heritage. It's our job as teachers to share this gift of knowledge with our students. In the words of John Adams, "Liberty cannot be preserved without a general knowledge among the people." If you enjoy attractive, information-packed teaching materials for very low prices, you will love Founding Fathers USA here on TpT.
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Preview of Treaty of Paris (1783) / Before and After Maps / Revolutionary War Assignment

Treaty of Paris (1783) / Before and After Maps / Revolutionary War Assignment

This is a great resource students can use to visualize the layout of the North American continent before and after the Treaty of Paris (1783). Students will color the maps as they appeared before and after that crucial treaty. There are practical and essential questions as well for students to answer below. Click HERE for the Treaties of Paris (1763 vs. 1783) Venn Diagram and Answer Bank Activity! ©Founding Fathers USA. All rights reserved by Founding Fathers USA. This product is to be used by
Preview of Bubonic Plague "Trace the Black Death" Map Activity 2.0 / Medieval Europe

Bubonic Plague "Trace the Black Death" Map Activity 2.0 / Medieval Europe

This is a fantastic map activity to teach students characteristics of the Black Death as well as the routes along the Silk Route and sea trade routes that the Plague travelled along. Like "connect the dots," students will fill out a map, trace the plague, and answer essential questions. A key is provided. CLICK HERE for a primary source assignment on the Bubonic Plague. ©Founding Fathers USA. All rights reserved by Founding Fathers USA. This product is to be used by the original downloader only.
Preview of Real 100-Q U.S. Citizenship Test / 2 Versions (Multiple Choice & Short Answer)

Real 100-Q U.S. Citizenship Test / 2 Versions (Multiple Choice & Short Answer)

Teaching your students about immigration, naturalization, and citizenship? This is a 100-question U.S. Citizenship Test from 2008. The tests administered to immigrants applying for citizenship are short answer, but I've added a second version with multiple choice (and answer key) if that suits your class better. You get both multiple choice and short answer versions. The key is included. Note: On the multiple choice version, seven questions' answers need to briefly be customized to fit your clas
Preview of Land & Northwest Ordinances of 1785-87 / "Make Your Own Township" Simulation

Land & Northwest Ordinances of 1785-87 / "Make Your Own Township" Simulation

This is a fantastic PDF handout to use for teaching the Land Ordinance of 1785 and the Northwest Ordinance of 1787. Students will answer fundamental questions on each act. They will then divide up the Northwest Territory into townships. They will name a township of their own, add dimensions, divide up the land into individual plots, and add homes, crop fields, churches, businesses, and a public school. On the back, students will answer more fundamental questions before creating their own "stat
Preview of Caribbean & Central America Map / Locate the Latin American Nations

Caribbean & Central America Map / Locate the Latin American Nations

This is a simple map of the Caribbean and Central America. Students will identify the Gulf of Mexico, the Caribbean islands, and Latin American nations. Key included. ©Founding Fathers USA. All rights reserved by Founding Fathers USA. This product is to be used by the original downloader only. Additional teachers must purchase their own license or TpT's multiple license option.
Preview of Triangular Trade & Mercantilism Map Activity / Draw Pictograms and Match Goods

Triangular Trade & Mercantilism Map Activity / Draw Pictograms and Match Goods

This is a fantastic activity for students to learn the ins and outs of the Triangular Trade (including the Middle Passage) and mercantilism. Students will get creative and draw pictograms to represent the various goods transported over the Atlantic. On the back page, students will use a word bank to match these goods to their trade route. At the bottom, they will answer essential questions about mercantilism. ©Founding Fathers USA. All rights reserved by Founding Fathers USA. This product is to
Preview of Abrahamic Religions: Triple Venn Diagram of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam

Abrahamic Religions: Triple Venn Diagram of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam

This Triple Venn Diagram and Answer Bank is a great activity for teaching students the differences and similarities of the three major Abrahamic religions, i.e. Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. The third page features a chart for students to categorize all the characteristics of the three religions. A key is included. ©Founding Fathers USA. All rights reserved by Founding Fathers USA. This product is to be used by the original downloader only. Additional teachers must purchase their own license
Preview of Silk Road Map Activity / Exchange of Goods Across Eurasia & Questions

Silk Road Map Activity / Exchange of Goods Across Eurasia & Questions

Students will identify the regions along the Silk Road, as well as the goods, religions, and disease that travelled the road. They will answer important questions about the Silk Road, caravans, camels, robbers, Bubonic Plague, Marco Polo, Kublai Khan, the Yuan Dynasty, etc. ©Founding Fathers USA. All rights reserved by Founding Fathers USA. This product is to be used by the original downloader only. Additional teachers must purchase their own license or TpT's multiple license option.
Preview of Daniel Boone's Wilderness Road Map 2.0/ Cumberland Gap, Fort Boonesborough, Etc.

Daniel Boone's Wilderness Road Map 2.0/ Cumberland Gap, Fort Boonesborough, Etc.

I've included both a portrait-formatted AND a landscape-formatted PDF map for tracing Daniel Boone's Wilderness Road, the Appalachians, the Great Wagon Road, the Cumberland Gap, Fort Boonesborough, and other important landmarks. Please see advertised pictures of product!©Founding Fathers USA. All rights reserved by Founding Fathers USA. This product is to be used by the original downloader only. Additional teachers must purchase their own license or TpT's multiple license option.
Preview of Federalism Activity / The Layered Cake of Federalism (Graphic Organizer)

Federalism Activity / The Layered Cake of Federalism (Graphic Organizer)

This fantastic handout is perfect practice for students to learn the sharing of powers between the federal and state governments. Students will learn the meaning of delegated (federal powers), reserved (state powers), and concurrent (shared powers), as well as be able to match a list of powers to where they belong. Both the word doc version and PDF are included. If you are interested in the entire Articles of Confederation/U.S. Constitution unit, please see below: Click Here for the "Launching a
Preview of Hinduism vs. Buddhism Venn Diagram & Answer Bank / Religions of Ancient India

Hinduism vs. Buddhism Venn Diagram & Answer Bank / Religions of Ancient India

This is a fantastic activity for students to compare and contrast the two largest religions of India. Students will fill out the Venn Diagram and the chart on the back. An answer bank is included to assist students in filling out their diagram. Key is included. ©Founding Fathers USA. All rights reserved by Founding Fathers USA. This product is to be used by the original downloader only. Additional teachers must purchase their own license or TpT's multiple license option.
Preview of 1 WHOLE YEAR of Tennessee History: Indigenous Peoples to Modern Times

1 WHOLE YEAR of Tennessee History: Indigenous Peoples to Modern Times

Important: Please see the preview for an inventory of all products within the bundle, as well as which unit they belong to. With 85+ products within this bundle, this is the best way to keep organized!Welcome to the Ultimate Tennessee History Bundle! This year-long bundle provides you with 10 units packed with PowerPoint slides, notes packets, study guides tests, projects, activities, and assignments. These slides were designed in accordance to the current TN standards (2019). Units include: Ind
Preview of Treaty of Paris (1763) / Before and After Maps / French & Indian War Assignment

Treaty of Paris (1763) / Before and After Maps / French & Indian War Assignment

This is a great resource students can use to visualize the layout of the North American continent before and after the Treaty of Paris (1763). Students will color the maps as they appeared before and after that crucial treaty. There are practical and essential questions as well for students to answer below. Note: This resource is also available in the following notes packet:Unit 2: Road to Revolution Notes Packet©Founding Fathers USA. All rights reserved by Founding Fathers USA. This product is
Preview of Manifest Destiny Map / Mapping Westward Expansion Activity

Manifest Destiny Map / Mapping Westward Expansion Activity

This is a great resource students can use to visualize the fulfillment of the Manifest Destiny of the United States. Students will color-code the maps using the list of treaties and purchases below: The Original 13 ColoniesNorthwest Ordinance of 1787Louisiana PurchaseConvention of 1818Adams-Onis TreatyTexas AnnexationOregon CountryMexican CessionGadsden Purchase©Founding Fathers USA. All rights reserved by Founding Fathers USA. This product is to be used by the original downloader only. Addition
Preview of U.S. History Mega Review Packet BUNDLE (Colonies to Reconstruction)

U.S. History Mega Review Packet BUNDLE (Colonies to Reconstruction)

Students will enhance their understanding of the Tennessee Grade 8 U.S. History Standards -- every single standard in thorough detail is reviewed, including fill-in-the-blanks, maps, and images. This is an excellent review for their end of year TCAP testing (2019 TN Social Studies Standards, 8th grade). Key included. ©Founding Fathers USA. All rights reserved by Founding Fathers USA. This product is to be used by the original downloader only. Additional teachers must purchase their own license o
Preview of Compromise of 1877 & Military Districts Map Activity / The End of Reconstruction

Compromise of 1877 & Military Districts Map Activity / The End of Reconstruction

This is a very resourceful activity for students to learn about the Election of 1876, Rutherford B. Hayes, Samuel J. Tilden, the Compromise of 1877, the withdrawal of military troops from the South, and the ultimate end of Reconstruction. Students will read important passages, answer essential questions, and color-code the five military districts in the South. ©Founding Fathers USA. All rights reserved by Founding Fathers USA. This product is to be used by the original downloader only. Additiona
Preview of Kansas-Nebraska Act (1854) & Bleeding Kansas / Primary Source & Questions

Kansas-Nebraska Act (1854) & Bleeding Kansas / Primary Source & Questions

Students will enhance their understanding of Stephen Douglas' Kansas-Nebraska Act, its use of popular sovereignty, and its effects on "Bleeding Kansas." ©Founding Fathers USA. All rights reserved by Founding Fathers USA. This product is to be used by the original downloader only. Additional teachers must purchase their own license or TpT's multiple license option.
Preview of Latin American Revolutions Map / Before & After Activity / Bolivar & San Martin

Latin American Revolutions Map / Before & After Activity / Bolivar & San Martin

This is a great map for comparing the "before and after" of the Latin American Revolutions of the 1800s. Students will compare and contrast each map as well as identify which revolutionary leader (San Martin or Bolivar) liberated which Central or South American nations. ©Founding Fathers USA. All rights reserved by Founding Fathers USA. This product is to be used by the original downloader only. Additional teachers must purchase their own license or TpT's multiple license option.
Preview of 1 WHOLE YEAR of American History: Colonies to Reconstruction

1 WHOLE YEAR of American History: Colonies to Reconstruction

Important: Please see the preview for an inventory of all products within the bundle, as well as which unit they belong to. With 100+ products within this bundle, this is the best way to keep organized!This bundle features a whole year's worth of PPT slideshows, notes packets, graphic organizers, maps, assignments, primary sources, activities, tests, etc. combined into an entire year-long package (in preparation for end-of-year testing). These include: Beginning of the Year U.S. Geography Proje
Preview of Greek & Roman Classical Architecture / The "Five Orders" of Classical Columns

Greek & Roman Classical Architecture / The "Five Orders" of Classical Columns

This is a great activity for students to learn the "Five Orders" of classical architecture, i.e. Tuscan, Doric, Ionic, Corinthian, and Composite. This enhances student understanding of Greek and Roman architectural achievement, and it teaches students to locate these orders in their own communities. Key included. ©Founding Fathers USA. All rights reserved by Founding Fathers USA. This product is to be used by the original downloader only. Additional teachers must purchase their own license or Tp
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