I create high-quality, ready-to-use digital educational materials for teachers who want to save hours of time and effort. I've been fortunate enough to teach social studies for the last 19 years at a large, diverse public high school, and I love using that experience to help as many teachers and students as I can.
I create high-quality, ready-to-use digital educational materials for teachers who want to save hours of time and effort. I've been fortunate enough to teach social studies for the last 19 years at a large, diverse public high school, and I love using that experience to help as many teachers and students as I can.
This World War 2 lesson plan for US History students covers the relationship between the USA and Japan from 1931 until Japan’s attack on Pearl Harbor and the USA’s entry into WW2. It is intended to be ready-to-use for any teacher regardless of their prior experience with the content. This lesson plan is typically intended for a 45-to-50-minute class period, though it can be easily adjusted for time.
Lesson Contains (in a downloadable .zip file):
Daily Slides PowerPoint Presentation: Visually engaging slides for easy content delivery.
Student Guided Notes (MS Word): Fill-in-the-blank style notes for active student participation.
Teacher Guided Notes (MS Word): Fully completed answer key for easy reference.
Multiple-Choice Quiz (Student Version) (MS Word): Six-question quiz for assessment, pre-test, exit slip, or review.
Multiple-Choice Quiz (Teacher Version) (MS Word): Includes all correct answers for quick grading.
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Topics Covered:
Japanese invasion of Manchuria and desire to expand further
“Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere” and threats to U.S. Pacific territories and interests
Attempts by the USA to restrain Japanese expansion
U.S. embargoes including the Export Control Act of 1940 and Embargo Act of 1941
The Tripartite Pact
Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor (incl. Japanese goals and U.S. losses)
US entry into World War 2
Main WWII combatants as of December 8, 1941
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Slides/Pages: 30 total (26 slides, 4 pages)
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Why Teachers Love This Resource:
Extremely content-rich—provides all the details you need for an engaging class.
Perfect for any teacher, regardless of experience.
Substitute-friendly—comprehensive, no-prep materials included.
Excellent for virtual learning—fully compatible with digital platforms.
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51şÚÁĎ/Usage Statement:
This digital resource is my intellectual property, and all rights are reserved. Purchase of this product grants the buyer a single license for personal classroom use only. It may not be resold, distributed, or posted online in whole or in part without prior written permission.
This comprehensive American Civil War and Reconstruction assessment and test review bundle includes everything you need for a complete US History summative unit assessment on this crucial era. This resource is perfect for 45-50 minute class periods and can easily be expanded to two or more sessions, depending on your class needs. Ideal for any teacher, substitute plans, or virtual classrooms, this ready-to-use set of materials is designed to help students review and assess their understanding of key topics from the American Civil War and Reconstruction periods.
Product Contains (in a downloadable .zip file):
Unit Test – Student Version: A 20-question multiple-choice test. Includes documents and visuals. (MS Word – 6 pages)
Unit Test – Teacher Version: contains the answer key for the unit test. (MS Word – 6 pages)
Full Unit Question Bank – Student Version: A 78-question question bank that teachers can use to customize the test or supplement the materials. Not pre-formatted, questions are not numbered. (MS Word – 12 pages)
Full Unit Question Bank – Teacher Version: The answer key for the full unit question bank. (MS Word – 12 pages)
Study Guide – Student Version: key topics and questions that students can complete and study to prepare for the test. (MS Word – 2 pages)
Study Guide – Teacher Version: the completed answer key for the study guide, to aid teachers in grading and discussion. (MS Word – 2 pages)
Scavenger Hunt Review Activity: in-class activity that helps students find answers to selected key questions from their notes or study guides. (PowerPoint – 63 slides)
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Topics Covered:
The Underground Railroad
Compromise of 1850
Fugitive Slave Act
Kansas-Nebraska Act/“Bleeding Kansas”
Dred Scott v. Sandford
Battle of Gettysburg
Anaconda Plan
Lincoln’s 10% Plan for Reconstruction
13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments
Freedmen’s Bureau
Ku Klux Klan, Black Codes, Poll Taxes, Literacy Tests
Sharecropping
Compromise of 1877
Plessy v. Ferguson
Jim Crow Segregation
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Slides/Pages: 63 slides, 40 pages
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Why Teachers Love This Resource:
Extremely content-rich—this resource covers all key topics for an entire unit!
Perfect for any teacher, whether experienced or new.
Ideal for substitutes—everything is ready to go with minimal prep required.
Great for virtual classes—fully adaptable to online learning platforms.
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51şÚÁĎ/Usage Statement:
This digital resource is my intellectual property, and all rights are reserved. Purchase of this product grants the buyer a single license for personal classroom use only. It may not be resold, distributed, or posted online in whole or in part without prior written permission.
Engage your students with this Missouri Compromise Lesson Plan exploring sectionalism, westward expansion & early attempts by North and South to compromise over slavery. This no-prep resource provides all the materials you need to effectively teach this pivotal topic in U.S. history.
Lesson Contains (in a downloadable .zip file):
- Daily Slides PowerPoint Presentation
- Student Guided Notes (MS Word): Fill-in-the-blank style notes for active student participation.
- Teacher Guided Notes (MS Word): Fully completed answer key for easy reference.
- Multiple-Choice Quiz (Student Version) (MS Word): One-page quiz for assessment, pre-test, exit slip, or review.
- Multiple-Choice Quiz (Teacher Version) (MS Word): Includes all correct answers for quick grading.
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Topics Covered:
- History of division between northern and southern states over slavery
- Balance of power between free and slave states established by the U.S. Constitution
- Impact of the Louisiana Purchase on westward expansion and the slavery question
- North-South conflict over Missouri’s admission as a slave state
- Key elements of the Missouri Compromise, including the line drawn to settle future disputes
- Why the Missouri Compromise was a temporary solution to the slavery question
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Slides/Pages: 16 total (12 slides, 4 pages)
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Why Teachers Love This Resource:
- Extremely content-rich—provides all the details you need for an engaging class.
- Perfect for any teacher, regardless of experience.
- Substitute-friendly—comprehensive, no-prep materials included.
- Excellent for virtual learning—fully compatible with digital platforms.
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51şÚÁĎ/Usage Statement:
This digital resource is my intellectual property, and all rights are reserved. Purchase of this product grants the buyer a single license for personal classroom use only. It may not be resold, distributed, or posted online in whole or in part without prior written permission.
This US History lesson plan on the 2nd Industrial Revolution focuses on the rise of corporations and their use of horizontal integration and vertical integration methods. This content is intended to be taught during a standard 45-to-50-minute class period, though it can easily be lengthened to two class periods or shortened for time purposes.
Lesson Contains (in a downloadable .zip file):
- Daily Slides PowerPoint Presentation entitled “
- Student Guided Notes (MS Word): Fill-in-the-blank style notes for active student participation.
- Teacher Guided Notes (MS Word): Fully completed answer key for easy reference.
- Multiple-Choice Quiz (Student Version) (MS Word): Six-question quiz for assessment, pre-test, exit slip, or review.
- Multiple-Choice Quiz (Teacher Version) (MS Word): Includes all correct answers for quick grading.
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Topics Covered:
- Basics info on corporations: definition, comparisons with sole proprietorships
- Corporate stockholders and the purpose of a stock market
- Main advantages of setting up a corporation
- Horizontal integration
- Vertical integration
- Influence of laissez-faire economic policy during the 2nd Industrial Revolution
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Slides/Pages: 21 total (17 slides, 4 pages)
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Why Teachers Love This Resource:
- Extremely content-rich—provides all the details you need for an engaging class.
- Perfect for any teacher, regardless of experience.
- Substitute-friendly—comprehensive, no-prep materials included.
- Excellent for virtual learning—fully compatible with digital platforms.
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51şÚÁĎ/Usage Statement:
This digital resource is my intellectual property, and all rights are reserved. Purchase of this product grants the buyer a single license for personal classroom use only. It may not be resold, distributed, or posted online in whole or in part without prior written permission.
This one-day 2nd Industrial Revolution lesson plan for US History focuses on major causes of industrialization and is an excellent intro to a unit on the Second Industrial Revolution. This content is intended to be taught during a standard 45-to-50-minute class period, though it can easily be lengthened to two class periods or shortened for time purposes.
Lesson Contains (in a downloadable .zip file):
- Daily Slides PowerPoint Presentation entitled “
- Student Guided Notes (MS Word): Fill-in-the-blank style notes for active student participation.
- Teacher Guided Notes (MS Word): Fully completed answer key for easy reference.
- Multiple-Choice Quiz (Student Version) (MS Word): Six-question quiz for assessment, pre-test, exit slip, or review.
- Multiple-Choice Quiz (Teacher Version) (MS Word): Includes all correct answers for quick grading.
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Topics Covered:
- The United States becomes an industrialized economy
- Differences between the 1st Industrial Revolution and 2nd Industrial Revolution
- Major causes of the 2nd Industrial Revolution in the United States
- Railroad expansion, including the Transcontinental Railroad
- Inventions and inventors that helped fuel industrialization (including the Bessemer Process, Edison’s light bulb, Bell’s telephone, and others),
- Laissez-faire economic policy
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Slides/Pages: 34 total (30 slides, 4 pages)
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Why Teachers Love This Resource:
- Extremely content-rich—provides all the details you need for an engaging class.
- Perfect for any teacher, regardless of experience.
- Substitute-friendly—comprehensive, no-prep materials included.
- Excellent for virtual learning—fully compatible with digital platforms.
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51şÚÁĎ/Usage Statement:
This digital resource is my intellectual property, and all rights are reserved. Purchase of this product grants the buyer a single license for personal classroom use only. It may not be resold, distributed, or posted online in whole or in part without prior written permission.
This US History Reconstruction lesson plan explores the goals & actions of the Radical Republicans in the 1860s-1870s, focusing on their role in passing the Reconstruction Amendments (14th and 15th) and their conflicts with President Andrew Johnson in the years following the American Civil War. Perfect for a 45-50 minute class period, the lesson can be expanded for deeper study or shortened for a quicker overview. This lesson is ideal for any teacher, substitutes, or virtual classrooms, and provides a comprehensive understanding of Congressional Reconstruction.
Lesson Contains (in a downloadable .zip file):
Daily Slides PowerPoint Presentation entitled “Radical Reconstruction a.k.a. Congressional Reconstruction”.
Student Guided Notes (MS Word): Fill-in-the-blank style notes for active student participation.
Teacher Guided Notes (MS Word): Fully completed answer key for easy reference.
Multiple-Choice Quiz (Student Version) (MS Word): Six-question quiz for assessment, pre-test, exit slip, or review.
Multiple-Choice Quiz (Teacher Version) (MS Word): Includes all correct answers for quick grading.
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Topics Covered:
Goals of the Radical Republicans: Their vision for the South after the Civil War
Military Reconstruction of the South: The steps taken to re-integrate the South
14th Amendment: Citizenship and equal protection for African Americans
15th Amendment: Voting rights for African American men
Freedmen’s Bureau: Efforts to assist former slaves and poor whites
Conflicts between Radical Republicans and President Andrew Johnson: Political struggles
Impeachment of Andrew Johnson: The fallout from Johnson’s opposition to Radical Reconstruction
1868 Election of Ulysses S. Grant: The election that helped shape the Reconstruction era
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Slides/Pages: 14 slides, 4 pages
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Why Teachers Love This Resource:
Extremely content-rich—provides all the details you need for an engaging class.
Perfect for any teacher, regardless of experience.
Substitute-friendly—comprehensive, no-prep materials included.
Excellent for virtual learning—fully compatible with digital platforms.
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51şÚÁĎ/Usage Statement:
This digital resource is my intellectual property, and all rights are reserved. Purchase of this product grants the buyer a single license for personal classroom use only. It may not be resold, distributed, or posted online in whole or in part without prior written permission.
This US History lesson plan on the 2nd Industrial Revolution covers wealthy industrialists known as “captains of industry” and “robber barons”, and their rise to prominence during the Second Industrial Revolution (Gilded Age). This content is intended to be taught during a standard 45-to-50-minute class period, though it can easily be lengthened to two class periods or shortened for time purposes.
Lesson Contains (in a downloadable .zip file):
- Daily Slides PowerPoint Presentation
- Student Guided Notes (MS Word): Fill-in-the-blank style notes for active student participation.
- Teacher Guided Notes (MS Word): Fully completed answer key for easy reference.
- Multiple-Choice Quiz (Student Version) (MS Word): Six-question quiz for assessment, pre-test, exit slip, or review.
- Multiple-Choice Quiz (Teacher Version) (MS Word): Includes all correct answers for quick grading.
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Topics Covered:
- Captains of Industry/Robber Barons: meaning
- Cornelius Vanderbilt
- Andrew Carnegie
- John D. Rockefeller
- John Pierpont (“J.P.”) Morgan
- Trust companies
- Monopolies
- Criticisms of monopolies and of robber barons
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Slides/Pages: 38 total (34 slides, 4 pages)
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Why Teachers Love This Resource:
- Extremely content-rich—provides all the details you need for an engaging class.
- Perfect for any teacher, regardless of experience.
- Substitute-friendly—comprehensive, no-prep materials included.
- Excellent for virtual learning—fully compatible with digital platforms.
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51şÚÁĎ/Usage Statement:
This digital resource is my intellectual property, and all rights are reserved. Purchase of this product grants the buyer a single license for personal classroom use only. It may not be resold, distributed, or posted online in whole or in part without prior written permission.
This US History lesson plan on the 2nd Industrial Revolution covers the meaning of the term “Gilded Age” and focuses on beliefs like Social Darwinism and the Gospel of Wealth, which were often promoted by the wealthy during this time period. It is intended to be ready-to-use for any teacher regardless of their prior experience with the content. This lesson plan is typically intended for a 45-to-50min class period, though it can be easily adjusted for time.
Lesson Contains (in a downloadable .zip file):
- Daily Slides PowerPoint Presentation: Visually engaging slides for easy content delivery.
- Student Guided Notes (MS Word): Fill-in-the-blank style notes for active student participation.
- Teacher Guided Notes (MS Word): Fully completed answer key for easy reference.
- Multiple-Choice Quiz (Student Version) (MS Word): Six-question quiz for assessment, pre-test, exit slip, or review.
- Multiple-Choice Quiz (Teacher Version) (MS Word): Includes all correct answers for quick grading.
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Topics Covered:
- Gilded Age origin and meaning
- Income inequality in the 2nd Industrial Revolution
- Social Darwinism
- Gospel of Wealth
- Complex legacy of industrialists like Andrew Carnegie and John Rockefeller
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Slides/Pages: 20 (16 slides, 4 pages)
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Why Teachers Love This Resource:
- Extremely content-rich—provides all the details you need for an engaging class.
- Perfect for any teacher, regardless of experience.
- Substitute-friendly—comprehensive, no-prep materials included.
- Excellent for virtual learning—fully compatible with digital platforms.
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51şÚÁĎ/Usage Statement:
This digital resource is my intellectual property, and all rights are reserved. Purchase of this product grants the buyer a single license for personal classroom use only. It may not be resold, distributed, or posted online in whole or in part without prior written permission.
This US History lesson plan on the 2nd Industrial Revolution compares the economic systems of capitalism, socialism, and communism, and addresses their relevance to business owners and workers during the 2nd Industrial Revolution (“Gilded Age”). I use it to establish a solid understanding of the differences between these economic systems in theory and in practice, both now and during the Gilded Age. It works well as a complement to lessons on the labor movement or to other economics lessons.
Lesson Contains (in a downloadable .zip file):
- Daily Slides PowerPoint Presentation: Visually engaging slides for easy content delivery.
- Student Guided Notes (MS Word): Fill-in-the-blank style notes for active student participation.
- Teacher Guided Notes (MS Word): Fully completed answer key for easy reference.
- Multiple-Choice Quiz (Student Version) (MS Word): Six-question quiz for assessment, pre-test, exit slip, or review.
- Multiple-Choice Quiz (Teacher Version) (MS Word): Includes all correct answers for quick grading.
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Topics Covered:
- Capitalism
- Socialism
- Communism
- Their origins, key concepts and differences, and real-world applications
- Relevance of these economic systems to the Gilded Age
- Mixed Economies.
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Slides/Pages: 30 (26 slides, 4 pages)
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Why Teachers Love This Resource:
- Extremely content-rich—provides all the details you need for an engaging class.
- Perfect for any teacher, regardless of experience.
- Substitute-friendly—comprehensive, no-prep materials included.
- Excellent for virtual learning—fully compatible with digital platforms.
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51şÚÁĎ/Usage Statement:
This digital resource is my intellectual property, and all rights are reserved. Purchase of this product grants the buyer a single license for personal classroom use only. It may not be resold, distributed, or posted online in whole or in part without prior written permission.
This US History lesson plan on the 2nd Industrial Revolution covers the problems of workers and the initial rise of labor unions and the labor movement during the Gilded Age. It works well to set the stage for later instruction on specific conflicts and events between labor and management during the Gilded Age. It is also an excellent resource with which to celebrate Labor Day in the United States!
It is intended to be ready-to-use for any teacher regardless of their prior experience with the content. This lesson plan is typically for a 45-to-50min class period, though it can be easily adjusted for time.
Lesson Contains (in a downloadable .zip file):
- Daily Slides PowerPoint Presentation: Visually engaging slides for easy content delivery.
- Student Guided Notes (MS Word): Fill-in-the-blank style notes for active student participation.
- Teacher Guided Notes (MS Word): Fully completed answer key for easy reference.
- Multiple-Choice Quiz (Student Version) (MS Word): Six-question quiz for assessment, pre-test, exit slip, or review.
- Multiple-Choice Quiz (Teacher Version) (MS Word): Includes all correct answers for quick grading.
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Topics Covered:
- Problems for workers in the 2nd Industrial Revolution
- Tactics used against labor by Gilded Age companies (including “yellow dog” contracts, lockouts, strikebreakers, scabs, and the Pinkerton National Detective Agency)
- The rise of Labor Unions
- The Knights of Labor
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Slides/Pages: 22 (18 slides, 4 pages)
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Why Teachers Love This Resource:
- Extremely content-rich—provides all the details you need for an engaging class.
- Perfect for any teacher, regardless of experience.
- Substitute-friendly—comprehensive, no-prep materials included.
- Excellent for virtual learning—fully compatible with digital platforms.
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51şÚÁĎ/Usage Statement:
This digital resource is my intellectual property, and all rights are reserved. Purchase of this product grants the buyer a single license for personal classroom use only. It may not be resold, distributed, or posted online in whole or in part without prior written permission.
This US History lesson plan on the 2nd Industrial Revolution focuses on several Progressive Movement writers known as “muckrakers” of the Gilded Age. It is intended to be ready-to-use for any teacher regardless of their prior experience with the content. This lesson plan is typically intended for a 45-to-50-minute class period, though it can be easily adjusted for time.
Lesson Contains (in a downloadable .zip file):
Daily Slides PowerPoint Presentation: Visually engaging slides for easy content delivery.
Student Guided Notes (MS Word): Fill-in-the-blank style notes for active student participation.
Teacher Guided Notes (MS Word): Fully completed answer key for easy reference.
Multiple-Choice Quiz (Student Version) (MS Word): Six-question quiz for assessment, pre-test, exit slip, or review.
Multiple-Choice Quiz (Teacher Version) (MS Word): Includes all correct answers for quick grading.
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Topics Covered:
Muckrakers (origin and meaning of the term)
Thomas Nast, downfall of Boss Tweed/Tammany Hall
Upton Sinclair (The Jungle, creation of the FDA and food regulations)
Jacob Riis (How the Other Half Lives, tenement housing, housing regulations)
Ida Tarbell (The History of the Standard Oil Company, breakup of Standard Oil for violating Sherman Anti-Trust Act)
Ida B. Wells (articles/statistics on lynching in the South, NAACP demands anti-lynching laws)
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Slides/Pages: 35 (31 slides, 4 pages)
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Why Teachers Love This Resource:
Extremely content-rich—provides all the details you need for an engaging class.
Perfect for any teacher, regardless of experience.
Substitute-friendly—comprehensive, no-prep materials included.
Excellent for virtual learning—fully compatible with digital platforms.
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51şÚÁĎ/Usage Statement:
This digital resource is my intellectual property, and all rights are reserved. Purchase of this product grants the buyer a single license for personal classroom use only. It may not be resold, distributed, or posted online in whole or in part without prior written permission.
This US History lesson plan on the Industrial Revolution | Gilded Age covers urban political machines in the Gilded Age, with a focus on New York City’s Tammany Hall political machine, led by William Tweed (Boss Tweed). It is intended to be ready-to-use for any teacher regardless of their prior experience with the content. This lesson plan is typically intended for a 45-to-50-minute class period, though it can be easily adjusted for time.
Lesson Contains (in a downloadable .zip file):
Daily Slides PowerPoint Presentation: Visually engaging slides for easy content delivery.
Student Guided Notes (MS Word): Fill-in-the-blank style notes for active student participation.
Teacher Guided Notes (MS Word): Fully completed answer key for easy reference.
Multiple-Choice Quiz (Student Version) (MS Word): Six-question quiz for assessment, pre-test, exit slip, or review.
Multiple-Choice Quiz (Teacher Version) (MS Word): Includes all correct answers for quick grading.
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Topics Covered:
Political Machines
Tammany Hall
political bosses including “Boss” William Tweed
corruption by political machines (bribery, patronage, graft, kickbacks, theft of public money)
Thomas Nast
early Progressivism
downfall of Tammany Hall/Boss Tweed
Pendleton Civil Service Reform Act
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Slides/Pages: 29 (25 slides, 4 pages)
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Why Teachers Love This Resource:
Extremely content-rich—provides all the details you need for an engaging class.
Perfect for any teacher, regardless of experience.
Substitute-friendly—comprehensive, no-prep materials included.
Excellent for virtual learning—fully compatible with digital platforms.
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51şÚÁĎ/Usage Statement:
This digital resource is my intellectual property, and all rights are reserved. Purchase of this product grants the buyer a single license for personal classroom use only. It may not be resold, distributed, or posted online in whole or in part without prior written permission.
This US History Bundle contains 2 Urbanization Lesson Plans and explores critical topics from the Gilded Age and Second Industrial Revolution, offering ready-to-use, content-rich lessons that examine the causes and effects of Gilded Age urbanization, including the rise of massive cities, immigration, nativism, and the development of urban political machines.
Designed for a 45–50-minute class period, these lessons can be extended or shortened as needed. Perfect for teachers of all experience levels, these lessons provide a comprehensive and engaging overview of transformative periods in U.S. history. Ideal for traditional classrooms, substitute teachers, or virtual learning environments.
Lessons Included in this Bundle:
Gilded Age Urbanization & Immigration (29 slides, 4 pages)
-This lesson delves into the effects of urbanization and immigration during the Gilded Age in the United States. Students will explore how and why cities grew rapidly, and the challenges faced by immigrants in American cities, including nativism and the Chinese Exclusion Act.
Gilded Age Political Machines (25 slides, 4 pages)
This lesson focuses on urban political machines, including an in-depth look at New York City’s Tammany Hall political machine led by “Boss” William Tweed. Students will learn about the corruption within political machines, their impact on the citizens of cities, the role of political bosses, and the eventual downfall of Tammany Hall.
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Each Lesson Includes:
PowerPoint Presentation: Ready-to-use slides with engaging visuals and key points for discussion.
Student Guided Notes: Fill-in-the-blank style notes to encourage active student participation.
Teacher Guided Notes: Completed answer keys for seamless lesson delivery.
Multiple-Choice Quiz (Student Version): 6-question quiz for assessment, review, or exit slip.
Multiple-Choice Quiz (Teacher Version): Answer key included for quick grading.
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Slides/Pages: 62 total (54 slides, 8 pages)
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Why Teachers Love This Resource:
Huge savings: Buy purchasing this 9-lesson bundle, you save over 20% compared to buying each lesson individually.
Extremely content-rich: Offers in-depth coverage of many major events and topics spanning multiple days of instruction.
Perfect for any teacher: Ready-to-use materials ideal for both experienced teachers and substitutes.
Ideal for virtual classrooms: Fully adaptable to online teaching platforms with minimal preparation needed.
Time-saving: All resources are packaged together, allowing for flexible teaching with minimal prep work.
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51şÚÁĎ/Usage Statement:
This digital resource is my intellectual property, and all rights are reserved. Purchase of this product grants the buyer a single license for personal classroom use only. It may not be resold, distributed, or posted online in whole or in part without prior written permission.
This US History Lesson Plan Bundle contains 9 lessons on the Second Industrial Revolution and Gilded Age, providing an engaging and comprehensive study of U.S. industrialization. Focused on key topics such as the labor movement, political corruption, the rise of big business, and economic systems, these lessons will immerse students in this transformative period of industrialization in U.S. economic history.
The bundle includes 9 ready-to-use lesson plans that cover a variety of important topics, from the rise of industrial capitalism to the effects of urbanization and the struggles of immigrants. With PowerPoint presentations, guided notes, and multiple-choice quizzes, this bundle offers everything you need to teach the core themes of industrialization, including labor unions, political machines, and new economic systems.
Lessons Included in this Bundle:
Causes of Industrialization (30 slides, 4 pages)
This lesson explores the major causes of industrialization in the United States, including the growth of railroads, new inventions, and the impact of laissez-faire economic policies. It also compares the First and Second Industrial Revolutions.
Rise of Corporations (17 slides, 4 pages)
This lesson covers the rise of corporations and the concepts of horizontal and vertical integration. It discusses the advantages of corporations and their influence during the 2nd Industrial Revolution.
Captains of Industry / Robber Barons (34 slides, 4 pages)
- This lesson introduces the industrialists of the 2nd Industrial Revolution, such as Cornelius Vanderbilt, Andrew Carnegie, and John D. Rockefeller, and contrasts them as “Captains of Industry” and “Robber Barons.”
The Gilded Age & Social Darwinism (16 slides, 4 pages)
- This lesson covers the socio-economic beliefs of the Gilded Age, including Social Darwinism and the Gospel of Wealth, and examines the complex legacy of industrialists like Carnegie and Rockefeller.
Rise of the Labor Movement (18 slides, 4 pages)
- This lesson explores the early rise of labor unions, including the Knights of Labor, and addresses the struggles workers faced during the Second Industrial Revolution.
Capitalism, Socialism & Communism (26 slides, 4 pages)
- This lesson compares the economic systems and theories of capitalism, socialism, and communism. It explains their origins, key concepts, and relevance to the Gilded Age and workers’ rights.
Key Events of the Labor Movement (29 slides, 4 pages)
- This lesson covers major labor movements of the Gilded Age, including the Haymarket Square riot, Homestead Steel Strike, and Pullman Strike, and discusses labor union tactics.
Urbanization & Immigration (29 slides, 4 pages)
- This lesson addresses the causes and impacts of urbanization during the Gilded Age, the rise of nativism, and the challenges faced by immigrants during industrialization.
Political Machines (25 slides, 4 pages)
- This lesson focuses on the rise and fall of urban political machines, specifically Tammany Hall and Boss Tweed, and explores the corruption and reform movements of the time.
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Each Lesson Includes:
PowerPoint Presentation: Ready-to-use slides with engaging visuals and key points for discussion.
Student Guided Notes: Fill-in-the-blank style notes to encourage active student participation.
Teacher Guided Notes: Completed answer keys for seamless lesson delivery.
Multiple-Choice Quiz (Student Version): 6-question quiz for assessment, review, or exit slip.
Multiple-Choice Quiz (Teacher Version): Answer key included for quick grading.
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Slides/Pages: 260 total (224 slides, 36 pages)
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Why Teachers Love This Resource:
Huge savings: Buy purchasing this 9-lesson bundle, you save 30% compared to buying each lesson individually.
Extremely content-rich: Offers in-depth coverage of many major events and topics spanning multiple days of instruction.
Perfect for any teacher: Ready-to-use materials ideal for both experienced teachers and substitutes.
Ideal for virtual classrooms: Fully adaptable to online teaching platforms with minimal preparation needed.
Time-saving: All resources are packaged together, allowing for flexible teaching with minimal prep work.
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51şÚÁĎ/Usage Statement:
This digital resource is my intellectual property, and all rights are reserved. Purchase of this product grants the buyer a single license for personal classroom use only. It may not be resold, distributed, or posted online in whole or in part without prior written permission.
This US History lesson plan addresses Black History by focusing on the contributions of Booker T. Washington and W.E.B. Du Bois to Black America during the 2nd Industrial Revolution (“Gilded Age”) of the late 19th/early 20th century. It is intended to be ready-to-use for any teacher regardless of their prior experience with the content. This lesson plan is excellent for use during Black History Month, and is typically intended for a 45-to-50-minute class period, though it can be easily adjusted for time.
Lesson Contains (in a downloadable .zip file):
- Daily Slides PowerPoint Presentation: Visually engaging slides for easy content delivery.
- Student Guided Notes (MS Word): Fill-in-the-blank style notes for active student participation.
- Teacher Guided Notes (MS Word): Fully completed answer key for easy reference.
- Multiple-Choice Quiz (Student Version) (MS Word): Six-question quiz for assessment, pre-test, exit slip, or review.
- Multiple-Choice Quiz (Teacher Version) (MS Word): Includes all correct answers for quick grading.
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Topics Covered:
- Booker T. Washington (background, beliefs)
- Tuskegee Institute
- “Atlanta Compromise” speech
- W.E.B. Du Bois (background, beliefs)
- “Talented Tenth”
- Niagara Movement
- formation of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (N.A.A.C.P.)
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Slides/Pages: 22 (18 slides, 4 pages)
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Why Teachers Love This Resource:
- Extremely content-rich—provides all the details you need for an engaging class.
- Perfect for any teacher, regardless of experience.
- Substitute-friendly—comprehensive, no-prep materials included.
- Excellent for virtual learning—fully compatible with digital platforms.
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51şÚÁĎ/Usage Statement:
This digital resource is my intellectual property, and all rights are reserved. Purchase of this product grants the buyer a single license for personal classroom use only. It may not be resold, distributed, or posted online in whole or in part without prior written permission.
This one-day Industrial Revolution | Gilded Age lesson plan addresses major topics related to urbanization and immigration during the Gilded Age in US History, including the rise of nativism and the Chinese Exclusion Act. It is intended to be ready-to-use for any teacher regardless of their prior experience with the content. This lesson plan is typically intended for a 45-to-50-minute class period, though it can be easily adjusted for time.
Lesson Contains (in a downloadable .zip file):
Daily Slides PowerPoint Presentation: Visually engaging slides for easy content delivery.
Student Guided Notes (MS Word): Fill-in-the-blank style notes for active student participation.
Teacher Guided Notes (MS Word): Fully completed answer key for easy reference.
Multiple-Choice Quiz (Student Version) (MS Word): Six-question quiz for assessment, pre-test, exit slip, or review.
Multiple-Choice Quiz (Teacher Version) (MS Word): Includes all correct answers for quick grading.
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Topics Covered:
Urbanization (causes, impacts on cities)
Immigration: Push Factors, Pull Factors, Ellis Island, Angel Island
Ethnic Neighborhoods
Nativism, “Old immigrants” and “New immigrants”
Contrasting treatment of European and Asian immigrants by U.S. government
Chinese Exclusion Act
Gentleman’s Agreement
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Slides/Pages: 33 (29 slides, 4 pages)
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Why Teachers Love This Resource:
Extremely content-rich—provides all the details you need for an engaging class.
Perfect for any teacher, regardless of experience.
Substitute-friendly—comprehensive, no-prep materials included.
Excellent for virtual learning—fully compatible with digital platforms.
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51şÚÁĎ/Usage Statement:
This digital resource is my intellectual property, and all rights are reserved. Purchase of this product grants the buyer a single license for personal classroom use only. It may not be resold, distributed, or posted online in whole or in part without prior written permission.
This comprehensive Gilded Age Lesson Plan Bundle includes 9 US History lesson plans designed to cover the key events and developments during the 2nd Industrial Revolution (Gilded Age). Each lesson plan provides a thorough and engaging overview of a range of topics including industrialization, corporations, capitalism, Social Darwinism, urbanization and labor unions as well as important historical events like the Haymarket Square riot, the rise of the Populist Party and the “Cross of Gold” speech.
Designed for 45-50 minute class periods, these lessons are ideal for teaching the complexities of this transformative period in American history.
Lessons Included in this Bundle:
1- Causes of Industrialization (30 slides, 4 pages)
This lesson explores the major causes of industrialization, including the growth of railroads, inventions, and the shift to an industrial economy.
2 - Rise of Corporations (17 slides, 4 pages)
Focuses on the rise of corporations and the business strategies of horizontal and vertical integration that defined this period.
3 - Captains of Industry | Robber Barons (34 slides, 4 pages)
Covers the lives and business practices of prominent industrialists like Rockefeller, Carnegie, and Vanderbilt, and explores their impact on society.
4 - The Gilded Age & Social Darwinism (16 slides, 4 pages)
Examines the term “Gilded Age” and the socio-economic theories like Social Darwinism and the Gospel of Wealth that were promoted during this era.
5 - Rise of the Labor Movement (18 slides, 4 pages)
Discusses the challenges faced by workers and the emergence of labor unions and movements that fought for workers’ rights during the Gilded Age.
6 - Capitalism, Socialism & Communism (26 slides, 4 pages)
Compares capitalism, socialism, and communism, and looks at their application during the Gilded Age in both business and labor struggles.
7 - Key Events of the Labor Movement (29 slides, 4 pages)
Focuses on pivotal labor strikes and events like the Haymarket Riot, Homestead Strike, and Pullman Strike, and their impact on labor rights.
8 - Farmers & Gilded Age Populism (33 slides, 4 pages)
-Explores the struggles of farmers, the rise of the Populist Party, and their fight for reform in the face of corporate dominance.
9 - Urbanization & Immigration (29 slides, 4 pages)
Covers the impacts of rapid urbanization and the influx of immigrants, including nativism and government policies like the Chinese Exclusion Act.
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Slides/Pages: 278 total (242 slides, 36 pages)
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Why Teachers Love This Resource:
Huge savings: Buy purchasing this 9-lesson bundle, you save 30% compared to buying each lesson individually.
Extremely content-rich: Offers in-depth coverage of many major events and topics spanning multiple days of instruction.
Perfect for any teacher: Ready-to-use materials ideal for both experienced teachers and substitutes.
Ideal for virtual classrooms: Fully adaptable to online teaching platforms with minimal preparation needed.
Time-saving: All resources are packaged together, allowing for flexible teaching with minimal prep work.
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51şÚÁĎ/Usage Statement:
This digital resource is my intellectual property, and all rights are reserved. Purchase of this product grants the buyer a single license for personal classroom use only. It may not be resold, distributed, or posted online in whole or in part without prior written permission.
This US History lesson plan on Native Americans addresses major events contributing to the decline of the Native American tribes of the Great Plains in the mid-to-late 1800s, along with a general history of the loss of American Indian tribal land prior to that. Students will learn about U.S. laws like the Homestead Act and Dawes Act, the mass killing of the bison, and attempts to assimilate the tribes through Carlisle Indian School.
It is intended to be ready-to-use for any teacher regardless of their prior experience with the content. This lesson plan is typically intended for a 45-to-50-minute class period, though it can be easily adjusted for time and could easily cover two class periods if needed.
Lesson Contains (in a downloadable .zip file):
- Daily Slides PowerPoint Presentation: Visually engaging slides for easy content delivery.
- Student Guided Notes (MS Word): Fill-in-the-blank style notes for active student participation.
- Teacher Guided Notes (MS Word): Fully completed answer key for easy reference.
- Multiple-Choice Quiz (Student Version) (MS Word): Six-question quiz for assessment, pre-test, exit slip, or review.
- Multiple-Choice Quiz (Teacher Version) (MS Word): Includes all correct answers for quick grading.
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Topics Covered:
- Westward expansion
- Louisiana Purchase
- Manifest Destiny
- Reservations
- Fort Laramie Treaty
- Homestead Act
- Transcontinental Railroad
- Assimilation
- Mass Killing of Buffalo/Bison
- Plains Indians Wars
- Carlisle Indian Industrial School
- Dawes Act
- Overall impacts on the Plains Indians
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Slides/Pages: 41 (37 slides, 4 pages)
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Why Teachers Love This Resource:
- Extremely content-rich—provides all the details you need for an engaging class.
- Perfect for any teacher, regardless of experience.
- Substitute-friendly—comprehensive, no-prep materials included.
- Excellent for virtual learning—fully compatible with digital platforms.
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51şÚÁĎ/Usage Statement:
This digital resource is my intellectual property, and all rights are reserved. Purchase of this product grants the buyer a single license for personal classroom use only. It may not be resold, distributed, or posted online in whole or in part without prior written permission.
This US History lesson plan addresses the Progressive Movement during the 2nd Industrial Revolution | Gilded Age, including major goals and several key Progressive reform movements. It is intended to be ready-to-use for any teacher regardless of their prior experience with the content. This lesson plan is typically intended for a 45-to-50-minute class period, though it can be easily adjusted for time.
Lesson Contains (in a downloadable .zip file):
Daily Slides PowerPoint Presentation: Visually engaging slides for easy content delivery.
Student Guided Notes (MS Word): Fill-in-the-blank style notes for active student participation.
Teacher Guided Notes (MS Word): Fully completed answer key for easy reference.
Multiple-Choice Quiz (Student Version) (MS Word): Six-question quiz for assessment, pre-test, exit slip, or review.
Multiple-Choice Quiz (Teacher Version) (MS Word): Includes all correct answers for quick grading.
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Topics Covered:
Social problems during the Gilded Age
Rise of Progressivism and main goals of Progressives
The Settlement House movement (incl. Jane Addams & Hull House),
Women’s Suffrage movement (incl. 19th Amendment),
Temperance movement
Anti-lynching movement (incl. Ida B. Wells)
Trust-Busting movement
Progressive Anti-Trust legislation (Interstate Commerce Act, Sherman Anti-Trust Act, Clayton Anti-Trust Act)
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Slides/Pages: 47 (43 slides, 4 pages)
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Why Teachers Love This Resource:
Extremely content-rich—provides all the details you need for an engaging class.
Perfect for any teacher, regardless of experience.
Substitute-friendly—comprehensive, no-prep materials included.
Excellent for virtual learning—fully compatible with digital platforms.
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51şÚÁĎ/Usage Statement:
This digital resource is my intellectual property, and all rights are reserved. Purchase of this product grants the buyer a single license for personal classroom use only. It may not be resold, distributed, or posted online in whole or in part without prior written permission.
This US History test & review materials cover US society during the Gilded Age and Progressive Era, with an emphasis on impacted social groups and social changes of the time period. Depending on how the review materials are used, these resources last either two or three 45-to-50min class periods, as described below. For the list of key topics addressed, see the end of this description.
Product Contains (in a downloadable .zip file):
Unit Test – Student Version: A 20-question multiple-choice test. Includes documents and visuals. (MS Word)
Unit Test – Teacher Version: contains the answer key for the unit test. (MS Word)
Full Unit Question Bank – Student Version: A 48-question question bank that teachers can use to customize the test or supplement the materials. Not pre-formatted, questions are not numbered. (MS Word)
Full Unit Question Bank – Teacher Version: The answer key for the full unit question bank. (MS Word)
Study Guide – Student Version: key topics and questions that students can complete and study to prepare for the test. (MS Word)
Study Guide – Teacher Version: the completed answer key for the study guide, to aid teachers in grading and discussion. (MS Word)
Scavenger Hunt Review Activity: in-class activity that helps students find answers to selected key questions from their notes or study guides. (PowerPoint)
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Topics Covered:
Decline of the Plains Indians: Homestead Act, Dawes Act, killing of the buffalo/bison, forced cultural assimilation
African American leaders during the Gilded Age: Booker T. Washington (background, beliefs), W.E.B. Du Bois (background, beliefs),
Gilded Age Urbanization and the rise of large U.S. cities
Immigration and Nativism, including the Chinese Exclusion Act and Gentleman’s Agreement w/Japan
Political Machines (Tammany Hall, Boss Tweed, patronage, Thomas Nast)
Progressivism (goals and key Progressive reform movements)
Anti-trust legislation (Interstate Commerce Act, Sherman Anti-Trust Act)
Muckrakers and their impacts (Jacob Riis, Upton Sinclair, Ida Wells, Ida Tarbell)
Women’s Suffrage (goal, strategies, hunger strikes, 19th Amendment),
Theodore Roosevelt and his Progressive policies, including “The Square Deal” and the breakup of Standard Oil Company
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Slides/Pages: 94 (62 slides, 32 pages)
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Why Teachers Love This Resource:
Extremely content-rich—this resource covers all key topics for an entire unit!
Perfect for any teacher, whether experienced or new.
Ideal for substitutes—everything is ready to go with minimal prep required.
Great for virtual classes—fully adaptable to online learning platforms.
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51şÚÁĎ/Usage Statement:
This digital resource is my intellectual property, and all rights are reserved. Purchase of this product grants the buyer a single license for personal classroom use only. It may not be resold, distributed, or posted online in whole or in part without prior written permission.
