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

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

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

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

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

Learn about the Bill of Rights by Illustrating them!

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.

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

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

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

Check out this one-page constitution worksheet that introduces kids to the Constitution of 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 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.

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

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.

The Underground Railroad helped thousands of enslaved Americans find freedom. In this worksheet, your student will learn about this historic network.