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The Supreme Court's interpretation of the Constitution significantly impacts minority rights, as evidenced by decisions like *Plessy v. Ferguson*.
Social Studies, US History
Grades 9-12
Susan B. Anthony was a leader. She fought for women's rights in the 1800s. She wanted women to vote and have equal rights after the Civil War.
The American Dream is linked to economic growth fueled by scientific discoveries, technological advancements, and free enterprise, improving the standard of living.
The abolitionist movement aimed to end slavery in the U.S. and included people like Sojourner Truth and Frederick Douglass.
Jefferson reduced the national debt and the size of the military, while also repealing taxes.
Nixon addresses accusations of financial impropriety, asserting his innocence and transparency regarding a controversial fund.
Social Studies, US History, Civics & Government
Victories by General Grant and General Sherman helped Lincoln win reelection and pass the Thirteenth Amendment, which outlawed slavery.
Reconstruction aimed to rebuild the U.S. and ensure equality after the Civil War.
The Harlem Renaissance was a period of great African-American artistic and cultural growth in the 1920s and 1930s.
Laura Ingalls Wilder, born in 1867, experienced pioneer life and family hardships, including frequent moves and crop failures.
Social Studies, English Language Arts, US History, Reading & Literature
The American Founding was a test of whether people could create good government through reflection and choice rather than accident and force.
The Missouri Compromise of 1820 aimed to balance the interests of Northern and Southern states regarding slavery's expansion, admitting Maine as a free state and Missouri as a slave state.
Ancient trade routes like the Silk Road and Indian Ocean complex helped exchange goods, culture, and technology across different regions.
Social Studies, World History
The Vietnam War sparked intense reactions across American society, ranging from fervent support to passionate opposition, leaving a lasting impact on the nation's political and social landscape.
World War II, from 1939-1945, involved Allies versus Axis powers due to unresolved WWI issues and aggressive regimes.
The Byzantine Empire, the eastern half of the Roman Empire, thrived for over 1100 years, controlling trade between Europe and Asia until its fall to the Ottoman Turks in 1453.
The Gulf of Tonkin Resolution expanded presidential power by allowing military actions without formal congressional declaration, a power traditionally reserved for the legislative branch.
World War I led to an expansion of government power, including the creation of agencies to manage the war effort and the suppression of dissent through acts like the Espionage Act.
Golden Ages were times when civilizations like Greece, Gupta, Han Dynasty, Maya, and Rome did very well.
European powers colonized Africa and Asia, seeking resources and power, while often imposing their culture on the local populations.
The American Revolution aimed to break free from British rule to protect colonists' rights, while the French Revolution sought to transform French society by ending the monarchy and feudal system.
The Abbasid Caliphate, Byzantine Empire, Mongol Empire, and Tang and Song dynasties were major empires between 600 and 1600 C.E..
Islam spread through conquests and the creation of caliphates, expanding from Mecca across Asia, Africa, and Europe.
Kehinde Wiley is known for his portraits of Black individuals set against colorful backgrounds, exploring themes of identity and power.
Other, Social Studies, Visual Arts, World History
The Bill of Rights originally limited only the federal government, but the Fourteenth Amendment's Due Process Clause allowed these rights to apply to state governments as well.
Social Studies, Civics & Government
Criminal procedure is a set of rules that ensures fair treatment in the justice system, protecting individual rights while enforcing laws.
Several amendments to the U.S. Constitution have expanded voting rights to more Americans over time.
The U.S. Constitution is the highest law in the United States, outlining the structure of the government and protecting citizens' rights.
The Bill of Rights consists of the first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution, safeguarding fundamental freedoms.
Public policy is a dynamic process governments use to address issues through laws, regulations, and funding priorities.
American imperialism involved expanding U.S. influence through economic, cultural, and military means.
The Declaration of Independence proclaimed ideals but lacked a governing framework, leading to the adoption of the Articles of Confederation.
Property rights define how we use our own and others' belongings.
The Boer republics were independent states established by Dutch-speaking settlers in South Africa during the 19th century, seeking autonomy from British colonial rule.
Social Studies, Civics & Government, Cultural Studies
Turkmenistan is a Central Asian country known for its vast natural resources and its repressive authoritarian government.
Social Studies, Civics & Government, Geography
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