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The American Revolution was a war where American colonies fought for independence from Great Britain.
Social Studies, US History
Grades 6-8
The U.S. Constitution was created through debates and compromises between people with different ideas about how the government should work.
The elections of 1824 and 1828 led to Jacksonian Democracy, changing American politics.
The Magna Carta limited the king's power and protected the rights of the nobles.
Social Studies, US History, Civics & Government
Jourdon Anderson responds to his former master's request for him to return to work.
Andrew Jackson's election in 1828 marked the start of Jacksonian Democracy, a time when regular white men got more involved in politics.
The Antebellum South was defined by slavery and the social norms that came with it.
After the Civil War, the South was in ruins, and the country needed to be rebuilt, a period known as Reconstruction.
The Texas Revolution was fought between Texians and the Mexican government because the Texians wanted more rights.
The 1800s in the US saw reform movements addressing issues like poverty and inequality.
The Second Great Awakening was a religious movement in the 1800s that made people more interested in religion and improving society.
The Harlem Renaissance was a time of cultural growth for African Americans in the 1920s and 1930s centered in Harlem, New York.
In 1974, farmers digging a well near Xi'an, China, discovered a life-sized clay statue, leading to the unearthing of the Terra Cotta Army.
Social Studies, World History
In ancient Greece, oracles were places where people went to get advice and predictions about the future from the gods.
Social Studies, English Language Arts, World History, Reading Practice
The Holocaust was a plan by Nazis to hurt and kill six million European Jews between 1933 and 1945.
Eva Clarke was born in a concentration camp during the Holocaust.
Julius Caesar was killed by Roman senators who feared he wanted to be king.
In the Middle Ages, the Pope and kings often worked together but also fought over power.
Early civilizations started in places like India, Egypt, China, and Mesopotamia.
Malala Yousafzai is a young woman who believes all girls should go to school.
The Titanic sank because it hit an iceberg, which caused a lot of damage to the ship's hull.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a holiday to remember a leader who fought for civil rights.
Social Studies, Holidays, World History
The Northwest Passage is a sea route through the Arctic Ocean that connects the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, sought for faster trade routes.
The Maya ball game, also called Pitz or Pok-A-Tok, was one of the oldest sports in history.
Specials, Social Studies, Physical Education, World History
Law codes were used in many places between 600 and 1600 to create order and fairness in society; rulers used them to maintain authority and govern their subjects.
Social Studies, Civics & Government
Citizens can influence the government by voting and contacting elected officials.
Ancient India had different types of governments, like tribes and kingdoms.
Social Studies, Civics & Government, World History
The U.S. government has three parts: the legislative, executive, and judicial branches.
The Supreme Court, under Chief Justice John Marshall, made key decisions that gave more power to the federal government in the early 1800s.
George Washington stepped down after two terms, setting a standard for future presidents.
Miranda Rights protect people when they are arrested, ensuring fair treatment by the police.
The Plessy v. Ferguson case allowed segregation based on the idea of 'separate but equal'.
Social Studies, Civics & Government, US History
The U.S. government is based on ideas like rule of law, popular sovereignty, federalism, separation of powers, and checks and balances.
Constitutions are like a country's rulebook, outlining laws and rights for citizens.
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