What do you think happened to the colonists at Roanoke? Make up an explanation for the settlers' strange disappearance.

Meet Sam Adams, one of Boston's most famous figures! Read a bit about him and fill out his "specs" to show what role he played in the American Revolution.

Did you know that Paul Revere was actually a silversmith? Read a bit more about this famous figure of the American Revolution!

Review Civil War key terms and people with this history sheet. Your child will decide which terms describe the Confederacy and which describe the Union.

John Hancock has one of the most famous signatures in the world! Read about this important player in the American Revolution.

Study the contributions of African American jazz legends with this worksheet on master bassist Charles Mingus.

Learn more about the most famous document in the United States' history, and the even more famous man behind it.

Get to know Meriwether Lewis, more widely known as one half of the Lewis and Clark duo! Read about his life before and after the expedition.

A nonfiction passage and some essay questions help students understand the effects of the Civil War in this American history worksheet.

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

Who were Lewis and Clark before they became a famous expedition team? Read a bit about Clark's life before and after the great journey west.

Looking for St. Patrick's Day trivia? See how many of these questions you and your kids can answer!

Learn more about William Penn, a daring man whose actions reflected our Founding Fathers' fixation on freedom.

Children will read a short passage about Otis, then answer questions designed to help them reflect on what they have learned.

Here is a writing activity to review terms and concepts from the Civil War era. Your child will imagine being a soldier in the war and write a journal entry.

The American West would not be the same without the influence of Manifest Destiny. Learn about the history of U.S. geography with this Wild West worksheet.

In this Brown vs. Board of Education worksheet, children read the story of how the landmark decision came about, as well as the struggle that followed.

In this worksheet, children read about the March on Washington, the ideals that inspired it,  and the people who attended it.

Children read a brief biography of world renowned opera singer Marian Anderson, then answer a series of reading comprehension questions.

Explore the geography of ancient Egypt in this informative history worksheet! 

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.