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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Road to Revolution (Part 3)

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Students explore the road to the American Revolution. For this American history lesson, students research the events in colonial America that led to the Declaration of Independence and the American Revolution. They then create a timeline.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

The Louisiana Purchase

For Students 7th - 9th
In this Historical Facts activity, students read a passage about the Louisiana Purchase and answer 8 fill in the blank and 7 true/false questions.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

BIRTH OF AN EXCEPTIONAL NATION

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students compare the 2 paintings "Washington Crossing the Delaware" and "Prayer at Valley Forge". Look for similarities, differences and information on the painters. Create a political game board using the events from 1776.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Powerful Signatures

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students experience famous historical documents that were initiated and propelled by signatures such as Declaration of Independence, U.S. Constitution. They create a school amendment using the information gathered.
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Interactive
Curated OER

Politics (1)

For Students 10th - 12th
In this online interactive world history learning exercise, students answer 26 matching questions regarding politics. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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Interactive
Curated OER

Napoleon Bonaparte

For Students 8th - 12th
In this online interactive history worksheet, students respond to 10 essay and short answer questions about the life and accomplishments of Napoleon Bonaparte.
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Handout
Library of Congress

Loc: Treaty of Paris

For Students 9th - 10th
From the Library of Congress, this article presents detailed information about the 1783 Treaty of Paris and the end of the Revolutionary War. Contains many links to many different primary resources as well as details of the Treaty...
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Primary
US National Archives

Our Documents: Treaty of Paris (1783)

For Students 9th - 10th
A wonderful interactive look at an original copy of the Treaty of Paris (1783). This treaty ended the Revolutionary War. Along with the original copy is a brief, informative paragraph. Also find links to larger images and downloadable...
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Primary
US National Archives

Our Documents: Treaty of Paris (1783)

For Students 9th - 10th
Interactive image of the Treaty of Paris of 1783. Allows for downloads of the document as well as seeing large, clear scanned in images of the documents. Click on the Tools for Educators to find a wealth of teaching resources.
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Website
US Department of State

Office of the Historian: Treaty of Paris, 1763

For Students 9th - 10th
The Treaty of Paris was seen as a diplomatic success when it was ratified, however, it encouraged dissension among the colonists and the British government in the long run. Delve into the deal making behind of the scenes between France,...
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Graphic
US National Archives

Nara: American Originals: The Treaty of Paris

For Students 9th - 10th
A photograph from the National Archives and Records Administration of part of the original Treaty of Paris with a brief narrative about the provisions of the Treaty.
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Activity
Library of Congress

Loc: The Treaty of Paris Is Ratified

For Students 3rd - 8th
The Continental Congress gathered to end the Revolutionary War, and solidify their independence from England with the Treaty of Paris. Briefly overviews the events, and presents a photo of the Maryland State Capital, where the delegates...
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Primary
University of Groningen

American History: Documents: Treaty of Paris 1763

For Students 9th - 10th
Visitors will find a transcript of the text of the Treaty of Paris. The beginning has a long description of the people and countries involved in the Seven Years' War. It goes on to state the terms of the peace treaty for France after...
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Handout
Library of Congress

Loc: World of 1898: Spanish American War: Treaty of Paris 1898

For Students 9th - 10th
Check out this page for the general terms of the Treaty of Paris, which ended the Spanish-American War and results for the United States.
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Other

Philippine American War: The 1898 Treaty of Paris

For Students 9th - 10th
A flow-chart showing the discussion of terms of the Treaty of Paris, which ended the Spanish-American War.
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Website
US Department of State

Office of the Historian: Treaty of Paris, 1783

For Students 9th - 10th
The Treaty of Paris 1783 brought an end to the Revolutionary War. Included is a synopsis of the agreement. Check out the sketch by Benjamin West as it is a powerful symbol of the division between Great Britain and America during this time.
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Website
Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: Yorktown and the Treaty of Paris

For Students 5th - 8th
Read about the siege of Yorktown and the inability of Cornwallis to be resupplied, resulting in his surrender of 8,000 British troops to General George Washington. The end of the Revolutionary War was finalized with the Treaty of Paris...
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Primary
University of Oklahoma

Univ. Of Oklahoma: The Paris Peace Treaty of 1783

For Students 9th - 10th
The complete text of the Treaty of Paris of 1783 with Britain accepting the independence of the United States and ending The Revolutionary War.
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Primary
University of Groningen

American History: Documents: Paris Peace Treaty 1783

For Students 9th - 10th
Content includes the full text of the Paris Peace Treaty 1783 which ended the United States War for Independence.
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Handout
British Library

British Library: The American Revolution: The Peace of Paris

For Students 9th - 10th
The Peace of Paris Treaty was signed in 1783 between Britain, France, and America, ending the American Revolutionary War. It also established much of the border with Canada. This page gives a concise overview of the agreement and is part...
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Website
Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: The Treaty of Paris (1763) and Its Impact

For Students 5th - 8th
Find out about the terms of the Treaty of Paris, 1763, which brought an end to the French and Indian War. See how Spain fit into the treaty and read about the colonists' views of the British soldiers at the end of the war.
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Website
Open Door Team

Open Door Web Site: Treaty of Paris

For Students 5th - 8th
In this article you will find a brief description of the Treaty of Paris that ended the Seven Years' War and gave all French land in North America to England.
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Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: Quiz: Treaty of Paris for Kids

For Students 1st - 9th
History Questions: Treaty of Paris Quiz, Test, and WebQuest
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Handout
Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Treaty of Paris (1783)

For Students 9th - 10th
Detailed information about the Treaty of Paris of 1783. Contains links to different resources as well as details of the Treaty itself and how the Treaty affected the relations between Great Britain and the United States.

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