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10th Grade

Understanding Compromise Mechanisms - The Compromise of 1850 - Antebellum America

Understanding Compromise Mechanisms - The Compromise of 1850 - Antebellum America

Comprehension

Understanding Compromise Mechanisms - The Compromise of 1850 - Antebellum America

10th Grade

Social Studies

Explore the complexities of the Compromise of 1850, which aimed to temporarily resolve sectional disputes over slavery. Understand its outcomes, such as the admission of California as a free state and the implications of the Fugitive Slave Act, while examining its broader political impact on North-South relations, which enhances comprehension of pre-Civil War America.

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10th Grade

Historical Analysis - Lincoln-Douglas Debates & Dred Scott Decision - American Civil War Events

Historical Analysis - Lincoln-Douglas Debates & Dred Scott Decision - American Civil War Events

Comprehension

Historical Analysis - Lincoln-Douglas Debates & Dred Scott Decision - American Civil War Events

10th Grade

History

Examine pivotal historical events leading up to the American Civil War, focusing on the Lincoln-Douglas debates and the Dred Scott decision. Gain insights into the political tensions of the era, the legal implications of landmark cases, and the electoral dynamics of the 1860 presidential election.

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9th Grade - 12th Grade

Comprehension - The Nullification Crisis - U.S. History

Comprehension - The Nullification Crisis - U.S. History

Comprehension

Comprehension - The Nullification Crisis - U.S. History

9th Grade - 12th Grade

Social Studies

Explore the pivotal Nullification Crisis, focusing on South Carolina's confrontation with federal tariffs and the tensions it highlighted between state and national powers. Gain insights into historical precedents for states' rights issues and the balance of power, enhancing understanding of U.S. political history and its lasting implications.

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11th Grade

Formation and Impact - Origins of the Republican Party - Prelude to the Civil War

Formation and Impact - Origins of the Republican Party - Prelude to the Civil War

Comprehension

Formation and Impact - Origins of the Republican Party - Prelude to the Civil War

11th Grade

History

Explore the crucial events leading to the formation of the Republican Party, focusing on the Kansas-Nebraska Act and the Dred Scott decision. Understand the party's initial objectives and gain insights into the significant political dynamics and decisions that preceded the Civil War, thereby enhancing comprehension of historical cause-and-effect relationships.

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11th Grade

Understanding Supreme Court Decisions - Dred Scott Case - Civil Rights

Understanding Supreme Court Decisions - Dred Scott Case - Civil Rights

Comprehension

Understanding Supreme Court Decisions - Dred Scott Case - Civil Rights

11th Grade

Social Studies

Examine the Dred Scott decision of 1857, a landmark Supreme Court case that profoundly influenced civil rights and slavery laws in the United States. Understand its role in escalating national tensions before the Civil War and gain insights into historical legal interpretations, enhancing comprehension of American legal history.

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11th Grade

Comprehensive Review - Manifest Destiny and Territorial Legislation - Westward Expansion in 19th Century America

Comprehensive Review - Manifest Destiny and Territorial Legislation - Westward Expansion in 19th Century America

Comprehension

Comprehensive Review - Manifest Destiny and Territorial Legislation - Westward Expansion in 19th Century America

11th Grade

History

Explore the complexities of 19th-century American westward expansion, examining key legislation, military conflicts, and the influential ideology of Manifest Destiny. Gain a comprehensive understanding of the socio-political impacts of territorial expansion, encompassing legislative acts and their effects on native populations and emerging statehood debates.

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12th Grade

Reading Comprehension - New Jersey Plan & Constitutional Convention - Creation of the United States Constitution

Reading Comprehension - New Jersey Plan & Constitutional Convention - Creation of the United States Constitution

Comprehension

Reading Comprehension - New Jersey Plan & Constitutional Convention - Creation of the United States Constitution

12th Grade

Other

Investigate the complexities involved in forming the United States Constitution, highlighting the New Jersey Plan and the Constitutional Convention. Analyze how pivotal historical discussions contributed to the development of the constitutional framework, expanding the capacity to evaluate significant historical processes and their effects on contemporary governance.

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9th Grade - 10th Grade

Understanding Vulnerability and Global Efforts - Modern-Day Slavery - Global Societal Issues

Understanding Vulnerability and Global Efforts - Modern-Day Slavery - Global Societal Issues

Comprehension

Understanding Vulnerability and Global Efforts - Modern-Day Slavery - Global Societal Issues

9th Grade - 10th Grade

Social Studies

Explore the complexities of modern-day slavery, focusing on key factors like vulnerability and global statistics. Gain insights into worldwide efforts to combat slavery and assess their effectiveness, while developing critical thinking skills related to contemporary social justice issues.

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12th Grade

Historical Analysis - Reconstruction Era - Post-Civil War America

Historical Analysis - Reconstruction Era - Post-Civil War America

Comprehension

Historical Analysis - Reconstruction Era - Post-Civil War America

12th Grade

History

Explore the Reconstruction Era by examining key legislative changes, the significance of amendments, and pivotal historical events in post-Civil War America. Gain an understanding of the political and social transformations, including the challenges of reintegrating Southern states into the Union and securing rights for freed slaves.

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11th Grade

Presidential Functions - Executive Leadership - United States Presidency

Presidential Functions - Executive Leadership - United States Presidency

Comprehension

Presidential Functions - Executive Leadership - United States Presidency

11th Grade

Social Studies

Explore the roles and responsibilities of the President of the United States, focusing on executive leadership and diplomatic functions. Gain insights into historical presidential actions to enhance understanding of governance and decision-making processes.

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11th Grade

[Roles and Responsibilities - Functions of U.S. Presidents - U.S. Government Leadership]

[Roles and Responsibilities - Functions of U.S. Presidents - U.S. Government Leadership]

Comprehension

[Roles and Responsibilities - Functions of U.S. Presidents - U.S. Government Leadership]

11th Grade

Social Studies

Explore the diverse roles and responsibilities of U.S. Presidents, highlighting their functions as military leaders, political figureheads, and international diplomats. Gain a comprehensive understanding of presidential duties and significant historical events, focusing on key policies and landmark decisions, to enhance knowledge of U.S. government leadership.

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9th Grade - 12th Grade

Personal Development - Intermediate Volunteering Benefits - Community Impact

Personal Development - Intermediate Volunteering Benefits - Community Impact

Comprehension

Personal Development - Intermediate Volunteering Benefits - Community Impact

9th Grade - 12th Grade

English

Explore the diverse benefits of volunteering, focusing on skill development, personal growth, and positive community impact. Understand how volunteering enhances resumes, fosters empathy, and promotes global citizenship, contributing to both personal and professional growth.

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