Early American History Textbook Replacement Readings

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Are you looking for ways to engage students in reading content? Are you looking for resources to practice using document based questions?

These American History DBQs and Close Reading Activities are in both Print & Google versions for Google Classroom. Each set includes original reading passages and charts to have students analyze key content. Also part of the Early American History Mega Bundle.

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Early American History Textbook Replacement Readings

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Content Area Original Readings, Timelines, Graphic Organizers, & Poems
Reading Comprehension Questions
Writing Prompts
Graphic Organizers
Google Classroom Link
Answer Key

Historical Thinking Skills DBQ Close Readings in Google and Print

How to Read a Timeline
Primary & Secondary Sources
Historical Push and Pull Factors
Historical Thinking Skills
How to Analyze a Political Cartoon
How to Analyze a Primary Source

13 Colonies Textbook Replacement DBQ Close Readings in Google & Print

13 Colonies Teaching Suggestions
Diary from LaSalle’s Voyage Reading Activity
European Exploration of North America Reading Activity
Influential Figures of 13 Colonies Reading Activity
13 Colonies Chart
All About the New England Colonies Reading Activity
All About the Middle Colonies Reading Activity
All About the Southern Colonies Reading Activity
13 Colonies Timeline

Road to Revolution DBQ Close Reading Textbook Replacement Google Print

Road to Revolution Teaching Suggestions
Causes of the American Revolution Reading Activity
Colonial Grievances Against England Reading Activity
Acts & Protests Against England Reading Activity
Boston Massacre Reading Activity
Boston Tea Party Reading Activity
The 1st Continental Congress Reading Activity
Timeline Leading Up to The American Revolution Reading Activity
Authors of the Declaration of Independence Reading Activity
Patriots vs. Loyalists Reading Activity
Key Locations leading up the American Revolution Reading Activity
Key Historical Documents Leading Up to the American Revolution Reading Activity
French and Indian War Reading Activity
Treaty of Paris 1776 Reading Activity
Events Leading to Independence Reading Activity
Road to Revolution Reading Activity
Stamp Act Reading Activity
Sons of Liberty Reading Activity
Boston Patriots Reading Activity
Code Noir (1724) Reading Activity

American Revolution Textbook Replacement DBQ Close Readings in Google & Print

The American Revolution Timeline Reading Activity
People of the American Revolution Reading Activity
Lasting Affects of the American Revolution Reading Activity
”Common Sense” by Thomas Paine Reading Activity
Battles of the American Revolution Reading Activity
Continental Congress Summary Reading Activity
Loyalist vs. Patriots Reading Activity
American Revolution Statistics Reading Activity
Declaration of Independence Reading Activity
English Citizens Views on American Revolution Reading Activity
Role of Women in the American Revolution Reading Activity
Role of African Americans in the American Revolution Reading Activity
International Support for the American Revolution Reading Activity
The Treaty of Paris 1783 Reading Activity

Federalist Era Textbook Replacement DBQ Close Readings in Google & Print

Teaching Suggestions the Federalist Era
Overview of the Federalist Era Reading Activity
Weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation Reading Activity
The Constitution and the Ratification Process Reading Activity
The Federalist Papers Reading Activity
Formation of Political Parties Reading Activity
Who are the Found Fathers?
Federalists vs. Anti-Federalist Reading Activity
Political Issues During the Federalist Era Reading Activity
The Presidency of George Washington Reading Activity
Washington’s Farewell Address Reading Activity
Alien and Sedition Acts Reading Activity
XYZ Affair Reading Activity
Legacy of the Federalist Era Reading Activity
Federalist Ear Timeline
People of the Federalist Era Chart
Key Locations of the Federalist Era
Key Historical Documents of the Federalist Era
Establishment of the Federal Bank Reading Activity
Federal Court System & the 1st Cabinet Reading Activity
Marbury v. Madison Judicial Review Reading Activity
War of 1812 Reading Activity
Legacy of Federalist Era Reading Activity

New Nation Textbook Replacement DBQ Close Readings in Google & Print

Limited vs. Representative Government Activity Reading
The Declaration of Independence
The American Revolution
Continental Congress
Articles of Confederation Strengths and Weaknesses
Why do we have a bi-cameral legislature?
Shay’s Rebellion
Constitutional Conventions
Founding Fathers
Virginia Plan vs. New Jersey Plan
The Great Compromise
The Bill of Rights & You
Federalist vs. Anti-Federalist
Federalist Papers
Compromises of the Constitution
Bonus: Extension Activity

Constitution Textbook Replacement DBQ Close Readings in Google & Print

Constitutional Poem
Roots of the Constitution
Principles of the Constitution
Federalism Activity Reading
Structure of the Constitution
Branches of Government
Checks and Balances
Preamble
Articles of the Constitution
Amending the Constitution
Citizen Rights in the Constitution
Bonus: Extension Activity

Western Expansion: Jefferson to Madison DBQ Close Readings in Google & Print

Teaching Suggestions for Western Expansion
Thomas Jefferson’s Presidency Reading Activity
The Louisiana Purchase Reading Activity
The Lewis and Clark Expedition Reading Activity
The War Of 1812 Reading Activity
The Treaty of Ghent Reading Activity
The Indian Removal Act Reading Activity
The Trail of Tears Reading Activity
Legacy of Westward Expansion Reading Activity
Thomas Jefferson Letter
Letter Opposing Louisiana Purchase
Madison Letter
Westward Expansion Timeline

Western Expansion: Monroe Era Textbook Replacement DBQ Close Readings in Google & Print

Western Expansion Teaching Suggestions
James Monroe Presidency Reading Activity
The Monroe Era Reading Activity
The Adams-Onis Treaty Reading Activity
The Missouri Compromise Reading Activity
The Treaty of 1818 Reading Activity
The Era of Good Feelings Reading Activity
The Erie Canal & Westward Expansion Reading Activity
Monroe Presidency Timeline
The Adams-Onis Treaty Reading Activity
The Monroe Doctrine Reading Activity
Gibbins vs. Ogden Reading Activity
Tariff of 1824 Reading Activity

Western Expansion: Adams to Taylor Textbook Replacement DBQ Close Readings in Google & Print

Teaching Suggestions Western Expansion
Timeline of Van Buren Presidency
The Panic of 1837 Reading Activity
The Trail of Tears Reading Activity
The Amistad Case Reading Activity
Tippecanoe & Tyler Too Reading Activity
Timeline of Tyler Presidency
The Webster-Ashburton Treaty Reading Activity
The Texas War for Independence & Annexation Reading Activity
The Lone Star Republic, Texas, Statehood Reading Activity
The Treaty of Wanghia Reading Activity
Timeline of Taylor Presidency
The Oregon Trail Reading Activity
The California Gold Rush Reading Activity
The Mexican-American War Reading Activity
The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo Reading Activity

Industrial Revolution 1800s Textbook Replacement DBQ Close Readings in Google & Print

Teaching Suggestions Industrial Revolution & Expansion 1800s
Technologies and Economic Changes Reading Activity
Key Figures in American Industrialization Reading Activity
Transportation Revolution Reading Activity
Industrial Revolution Timeline
Inventions of the 1800s Reading Activity

Manifest Destiny Textbook Replacement DBQ Close Readings in Google & Print

Manifest Destiny Teaching Suggestions
Manifest Destiny Reading Activity
The Idea of American Exceptionalism Reading Activity
Oregon Territory Dispute Reading Activity
Legacy of Manifest Destiny Reading Activity
Timeline of Westward Expansion
The Louisiana Purchase Reading Activity
The Oregon Trail Reading Activity
Mexican-American War Reading Activity
Texas Annexation Reading Activity
California Gold Rush Reading Activity
Impact of Transcontinental Railroad Reading Activity
For & Against Manifest Destiny Reading Activity
Frederick Douglass, Voice of Dissent Reading Activity
Manifest Destiny Primary Sources Reading Activity
Impact of Manifest Destiny on Native Americans Reading Activity
Transportation & Manifest Destiny Reading Activity
Key Points in American Western Expansion on the Map
Key Historical Documents during Western Expansion Reading Activity

Reform Movements 1800s Textbook Replacement DBQ Close Readings in Google & Print

Teaching Suggestions
Reform Movements of the 1800s Reading Activity
Abolitionist Movement Reading Activity
Key Abolitionists Reading Activity
Frederick Douglass Reading Activity
Harriet Beecher Stowe Reading Activity
Women’s Rights 1800s Reading Activity
Seneca Falls Convention in 1848 Reading Activity
Declaration of Sentiments Reading Activity
Leaders of Women’s Rights Movement Reading Activity
Temperance Movement Reading Activity
Educational Reform Movement Reading Activity
Horace Mann & Public Schools Reading Activity
Prison & Asylum Reform 1800s Reading Activity
Dorothea Dix, Reformer Reading Activity
Labor and Workers’ Rights Movement 1800s Reading Activity

Sectionalism Pre Civil War Textbook Replacement DBQ Close Readings in Google & Print

Teaching Suggestions
Sectionalism Pre-Civil War Reading Activity
Economic Differences Between North & South Reading Activity
Slavery & Sectionalism Reading Activity
Tariffs and Economic Policies Pre- Civil War Reading Activity
State’s Rights vs. Federal Power Reading Activity
Cultural Differences Between North and South Reading Activity
Transcendentalist Movement Reading Activity
Crittenden Compromise Reading Activity
North vs. South Reading Activity
The Missouri Compromise Reading Activity
Nullification Crisis Reading Activity
The Compromise of 1850 Reading Activity
Bleeding Kansas & John Brown’s Raid Reading Activity
Key People Leading Up to Civil War Reading Activity
North, South, and West Reading Activity
Historical Documents Leading Up to the Civil War Reading Activity
Lincoln & Douglas Debates Reading Activity
The Election of 1860 Reading Activity

Civil War Textbook Replacement DBQ Close Readings in Google & Print

Teaching Suggestions The Civil War
Cause of the Civil War Reading Activity
Civil War Timeline
Background & Causes of the Civil War Reading Activity
Key Events and Battles of the Civil War Reading Activity
The Battle of Gettysburg Reading Activity
Antietam & Vicksburg Reading Activity
Life of a Civil War Soldier Reading Activity
Military Strategies & Technologies of the Civil War Reading Activity
African Americans in the Civil War Reading Activity
Home Front & Civilian Life During the Civil War Reading Activity
War Time Inventions Reading Activity
The Emancipation Proclamation Reading Activity
The Siege of Petersburg Reading Activity
The Surrender of Appomattox Reading Activity
People of Civil War Reading Activity
Effects of the Civil War Reading Activity
People of the Civil War Chart Reading Activity
Key Locations of the Civil War Reading Activity
Key Historical Documents of the Civil War Reading Activity
Anaconda Plan Reading Activity

Reconstruction Textbook Replacement DBQ Close Readings in Google & Print

Teaching Suggestions
Goals and Challenges of Reconstruction Reading Activity
The Assassination of Abraham Lincoln Reading Activity
Reconstruction Acts Reading Activity
President Andrew Johnson Reading Activity
Reconstruction Plans & Policies Reading Activity
The Freedman’s Bureau Reading Activity
African American Experience during Reconstruction Reading Activity
Challenges and Opposition to Reconstruction Reading Activity
Impact on Women & Native Americans during Reconstruction Reading Activity
Reconstruction in the West Reading Activity
Radical Republicans Reading Activity
African American Reconstruction Leaders Reading Activity
Resistance to Reconstruction Reading Activity
Legacy of Reconstruction Reading Activity
The Ongoing Struggle for Civil Rights Reading Activity
14th & 15th Amendments Reading Activity
Plessy vs. Ferguson Reading Activity
Jim Crow Laws Reading Activity
Reconstruction Timelines Reading Activity
Key People During Reconstruction Reading Activity
Reconstruction Key Locations Reading Activity
Historical Documents from Reconstruction Reading Activity

Early American History Textbook Replacement Readings

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Common Core support in any content area classroom.
Background Information: Clear, concise background information.
Test Prep: Reading and summaries to review key content.
AP TEST REVIEW: Document based questions/reading practice. DBQs
Lesson Planning: Use this packet to guide your lesson planning and ensure you include primary source reading and writing, which are common core skills.
Substitute Lessons (No Prep): Zero prep substitute lessons that guide students through key content and reading practice.
Bellwork or Ticket Out: Great to begin or end a lesson.
Homework: Great homework readings to trigger content knowledge and reading practice.

Aligned to Common Core Standards Comprehension Questions Aligned to Reading

Cite textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the impact of a specific word choice on meaning and tone.
Explain how an author develops the point of view of the narrator or speaker in a text.
Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone, including analogies or allusions to other texts.
Compare and contrast the structure of two or more texts and analyze how the differing structure of each text contributes to its meaning and style.
Analyze the interactions between individuals, events, and ideas in a text (e.g., how ideas influence individuals or events, or how individuals influence ideas or events).
Determine an author’s point of view or purpose in a text and analyze how the author acknowledges and responds to conflicting evidence or viewpoints.
Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts, using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence.
Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas and information clearly and accurately through the effective selection, organization, and analysis of content.
Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, well-chosen details, and well-structured event sequences.

Why Use Close Readings with Secondary Students

Promotes Critical Thinking: Close readings require students to delve deeply into a text, analyze its content, and draw conclusions. This process fosters critical thinking skills, enabling students to question, evaluate, and interpret information effectively.
Enhances Textual Understanding: Close readings help students develop a deeper understanding of the text's nuances, themes, and authorial intent. This can be particularly valuable when studying history and government documents, as it allows for a more comprehensive grasp of historical events and political concepts.
Supports Language Skills: Analyzing complex texts improves students' vocabulary, reading comprehension, and writing abilities. These skills are essential for success in various academic subjects and in real-world scenarios.
Encourages Evidence-Based Discussions: Close readings prompt students to provide evidence from the text to support their interpretations and arguments. This practice enhances their ability to engage in meaningful discussions and debates, an essential skill in history and government classes.
Cultivates Attention to Detail: Through close readings, students learn to pay attention to details, such as word choice, tone, and literary devices. This skill can help them become more attentive and critical readers.
Fosters Independence: Close readings encourage students to work independently, developing the skills needed to analyze and comprehend texts on their own. This independence is crucial for lifelong learning.
Prepares for Standardized Tests: Many standardized tests, including those in history and government subjects, require close reading skills. Practicing close readings can help students excel in these assessments.
Connects to Real-World Applications: The ability to analyze and critically assess information is valuable beyond the classroom. It is a transferable skill that can be applied in various career paths, including curriculum development.