Washington and the Whiskey Rebellion

Students examine primary documents to determine whether or not George Washington was an honest leader. For this presidential history lesson, students evaluate Washington's leadership prior to and during his presidency. Guided reading...

What motivated Europeans to explore the New World, and what effects did their exploration have on Native American populations? The second installment of a 16-part American Passages series prompts pupils to watch a video and read several...

Analyze the federal government's direct response to the Whiskey Rebellion through this fantastic primary source analysis activity worksheet.

A formidable opponent can shake up the election of an incumbent president. Class members explore the results of the elections of 1912, 1968, 1976, 1980 and 1992 using video clips. A chart helps pupils organize their thoughts and analysis. 

Students engage in a lesson which uses Washington's own words to illustrate the events leading to the establishment of our national government, and the crucial roles he played throughout that process.

Learners engage in a lesson which addresses George Washington's leadership as President of the United States. They review a variety of letters written by Washington online, and prepare reports for the class.

Students gain an understanding of some of the challenges the U.S. faced at its birth. They are asked to compose a report on the state of the nation in 1790 (addressed to President George Washington), which includes a narrative, maps and...

Does the lens of history portray George Washington as a good leader? A three-lesson unit looks at Washington's early military career as the commander of the Virginia Regiment, his role in the fight for independence from England, and his...

Minorities were hit the hardest by the Great Depression. Explore the challenges African Americans, Japanese Americans, Native Americans, Filipinos, and the Jewish people faced and how those challenges led to activism. Included is a...

Students discuss George Washington's life and how he became a symbol of this nation. They categorize various images of Washington into the various roles he plays.