History Worksheets : Page 5

Introduce students to the Babylonian king Hammurabi and the code of laws he created with this three-page social studies worksheet.

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

Children are introduced to author, activist, and poet Maya Angelou in this historial heroes worksheet.

Children read the First Amendment, then complete a simple word scramble puzzle and answer reading comprehension questions.

In this historical heroes worksheet, second and third graders read a short passage about Owens' life and legacy, then answer the comprehension questions to help determine their understanding.

Introduce young children to George Washington Carver, who rose from slavery to become a leading agricultural pioneer, innovator, inventor, and educator, with this coloring worksheet.

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

Sail back in time to Jamestown, the first permanent English settlement in North America, with this fun, fact-filled worksheet.

Celebrate Black History Month with a coloring page of Frederick Douglass - a social reformer, writer and eloquent speaker.

Help students understand the context of 1803 Louisiana Purchase deal with the help of this engaging social studies worksheet!

Young learners will enjoy tracing, coloring, and assembling this mini book about astronaut and scientist Mae Jemison.

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

Test your student's knowledge of famous people in U.S. history with a quick quiz. He'll need to match up each notable person with his/her accomplishments.

Explore the many contributions made by the Sumerians, Babylonians, Assyrians, Phoenicians, Hebrews, and Persians in this engaging world history worksheet!

Introduce your elementary student to the history of ancient Egypt with this fun activity worksheet, complete with a word search, quiz and word scramble.

Use this worksheet to help students write sentences about the first African American women to enter space, Mae Jemison.

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 lasting effects of the Columbian Exchange with this two-page social studies worksheet!

Bump up your 5th grader's U.S.expansion knowledge with this social studies worksheet that asks her to color code the states according to history.

Unwind the complicated language of the Declaration of Independence with this paraphrasing activity!

Color in a picture of George Washington according to the color-by-number guide.

Learn the names of the New 7 Wonders of the World with this word search, and encourage your child to explore these wonders on her own.

This worksheet will help teach students about African American musicians, athletes, leaders, and writers who influenced our society and culture.

Westward Ho! All you explorers, have fun coloring and building your own paper covered wagon with this printable project.

America gets its name from Amerigo Vespucci. Kids will learn about this important historical figure with this fun worksheet.

Learners will find and record key information on the dates, locations, key leaders, causes, and outcomes of four key battles of the American Civil War.

Teach your little leprechaun about the various St. Patrick's Day traditions and other fun parts of this special Irish heritage day.

Children practice differentiating between past and present in this Venn diagram sorting activity.

Students do independent research to answer questions about the key events that contributed to growing tensions and hostilities leading up to the Civil War.

Find presidential and historical words in this election-themed word search.