History Resources : Page 5

In this historical heroes worksheet, children are introduced to Booker T. Washington, who rose from slavery to help found Tuskegee University and advocate for the educational and civl rights of fellow African Americans.

Introduce second and third graders to W.E.B. Du Bois, writer, sociologist, and civil rights advocate, with this nonfiction comprehension worksheet.

The Civil Rights Movement: The Later Years worksheet, children read about the issues that emerged later in the movement.

Board the Underground Railroad and learn a little bit about what life was like for the brave passengers.

Color in this picture of Sojourner Truth, one of the very first abolitionists and women's rights advocates.

Meet Harriet Tubman, a true American hero who devoted her whole life to caring for and protecting others.

Featuring artists, dreamers, rebels, and entrepreneurs, this Women Who Dared to Dream poster showcases a selection of women from around the world paved the way for others.

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.

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

Introduce young children to one of the pioneers of the civil rights movement in the United States with this coloring activity.

Introduce students to the Age of European Exploration with this social studies worksheets for middle grades!

In this worksheet, students learn how the Sit-In movement began, and the impact it had on both the region and the country.

Students investigate the life and presidency of Barack Obama with this presidential fact sheet!

Celebrate Black History Month by learning about soul music and the history of African-Americans in pop music, all in this soulful worksheet!

Katherine Johnson was an African American physicist and mathematician who worked to create the first calculations to send humans into space. Learn more about this inspiring woman with this nonfiction reading comprehension worksheet.

Check out a fun and simple Olympic timeline which highlights some of the most memorable moments throughout history.

Explore the special vocabulary that applies to the civil rights movement, both the one in our American history and those going on today.

How well do you know your country's past presidents? Here is a challenging series of match-up games, featuring U.S. presidents!

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

Read about President Obama and test yourself with a quick quiz.

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

Learn more about the life of Anne Frank, a tragic, true-life story of a young girl caught up in the horrors of war.

This worksheet on Etta James celebrates the legacy of this African American singer of soul and jazz.

Explore the structure, intent, and ramifications of the Articles of Confederation with this two-page social studies worksheet!

Explore the causes and outcome of the French and Indian War with this two-page social studies worksheet!

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

Put your American history knowledge to the test with this challenging colonial word search!

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