Test your knowledge of some of the most important figures in the American Revolutionary War! 

Students read a now famous wartime letter, then respond from the perspective of one of its recipients.

Use this stand-alone timeline as a handy reference for key events leading up to the beginning of the Civil War in 1861.

Children put their knowledge of the U.S. Constitution to the test with this simple quiz!

Introduce learners to Juneteenth—past and present—with this inviting social studies worksheet!

Celebrate Black History Month by learning about the birth of jazz music, and the history of African-Americans in pop music.

Explore both the causes and outcomes experienced by participants in the War of 1812 with this two-page social studies worksheet! 

In this worksheet, children read the story of Parks' act of passive resistance, then follow a series of thoughtful prompts to reflect on why the boycott was successful, as well as why it inspired the support of so many people around the United States.

Students read background information about the Missouri Compromise and examine a map illustrating the Missouri Compromise’s boundaries and special exceptions.

Students read background information about the women’s voting rights cartoon and answer questions to uncover textual and visual messages hidden in the cartoon.

Have students show what they know about the United States Constitution with this fun crossword puzzle!

Students read background information about the establishment of the Juneteenth holiday and answer comprehension and analysis questions.

Introduce students to the primary-source text of the Gettysburg Address—and the context in which was delivered—with this three-page social studies worksheet.

Explore the causes and outcome of the French and Indian War with this two-page social studies worksheet!

Investigate the Reconstruction Amendments and their role in combating discrimination with this three-page history worksheet!

Students explore the various resources and advantages available to the North and South during the Civil War and examine why neither side had a clear path to victory.

Learn about the Bill of Rights by Illustrating them!

Use this social studies worksheet to give students practice analyzing primary sources while learning a bit about Colonial America during the French and Indian War.

Students explore the story of the 1787 Constitutional Convention in this social studies worksheet for middle grades!

Students review a timeline and answer questions about key historical events that took place from 1763 in lead up to the 1770 Boston Massacre.

Give students an opportunity to learn about William Penn and his contributions to early American history.

Practice analyzing primary source documents with this worksheet featuring excerpts from the June 19, 1865, orders to end slavery in Texas. 

Learners will test their knowledge of some of the key players and events of the American civil rights movement of the 1950s and 1960s.

Use the game Two Truths and One Lie to help your students research facts about Mae Jemison.

Get to know astronaut Mae Jemison in this nonfiction reading comprehension worksheet!

Explore the structure, intent, and ramifications of the Articles of Confederation with this two-page social studies worksheet!