History Worksheets, Fun Activities for Social Studies

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Social Studies and History

U.S. Elections

World Politics

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Gertrude Ederle Biography

Read this biography to learn about Gertrude Ederle, an Olympic athlete and the first woman to swim across the English…

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Social Studies and History

Twentieth Century

Athletes

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The Bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki

Read about Fat Man and Little Boy, the atomic bombs dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki by Americans during World War II.

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

World War II (1939-1945)

Japan

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The Berlin Wall

Take a look back at the fall of Communism and Soviet influence as you read this article.

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

World History

History of USSR (Union of Soviet Socialist Republics)

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Genghis Khan (Temujin) Biography

Learn about the life of Genghis Khan, the thirteenth century Mongolian conqueror, by reading this biography.

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

World History

Rulers (Persons)

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Groucho Marx Biography & Activities

Read this biography to learn about comedian Groucho Marx. Then, have children form their own comedy teams and share…

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Social Studies and History

Twentieth Century

Entertainers

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William Wallace Biography & Activities

Enrich your study of Edward I and the 13th century with this biography and enrichment activities about William Wallace,…

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

Middle Ages

Scotland

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Trinidad and Tobago

Learn about the history, geography, and government of Trinidad and Tobago—Caribbean islands that gained independence…

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

Caribbean Islands

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Che Guevara Biography

Read this biography to learn about Che Guevara, the Latin American Marxist revolutionary who was executed in 1967.

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

Political Figures

Cuba

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Passenger Planes: Concorde

Learn about the specs, speed, and history of the Concorde passenger plane, one of the world's most widely recognized…

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

Transportation

Aviation & Flight

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British Summer Time (BST)

In 1908, the United Kingdom became the first country to adopt Daylight Saving Time. Read about the history of British…

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Telling and Measuring Time

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Mao Zedong Biography

Read this biography to learn more about Mao Zedong (Mao Tse-Tung), the world's most prominent Chinese communist during…

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Social Studies and History

Political Figures

China

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A Not-So Traditional Thanksgiving

An article describing the conflicting versions of the history of Plymouth, Massachusetts and the controversy surrounding…

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

American History/U.S. History

Pilgrims

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Johnny Cash Biography

Read this biography to learn more about the life and career of musician Johnny Cash.

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

Musicians

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Prince Henry (Harry) of Wales Biography

Learn about the British royal family by reading this biography of Prince Harry, the second son of Britain's Prince…

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

Royalty

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

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Caesar Augustus Biography

Caesar Augustus was the first emperor of Rome. Read this biography to learn more about this politician and soldier.

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

Ancient History

Historic Empires

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Lord Admiral Horatio Nelson Biography

Lord Admiral Horatio Nelson defeated Napoleon at the Battle of Trafalgar, becoming the greatest hero in British naval…

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

World History

European History

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Dr. Who Character Profile

Learn about Dr. Who, a long running television series in the United Kingdom, by reading this profile of the show.

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

Culture and Diversity

Popular Culture

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Ships: Mysterious Disappearances

The Mary Celeste, USS Cyclops, and Köbenhavn disappeared at sea. Read this article to learn more about these three…

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

Community and Ways of Life

Transportation

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Major Islamic Holidays

Learn about celebrations for Muslims around the world. This reference reviews major Islamic holidays and notes the dates…

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

Religion and Philosophy

Islam

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King Edward VIII

In 1936, King Edward VIII abdicated his throne to marry Wallis Simpson. Read this biography to learn more about this…

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

Twentieth Century

Royalty

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St. Andrew's Day

Learn about St. Andrew's Day, Scotland's newest holiday.

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

Scotland

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The Northern Irish Conflict: A Chronology

Study the history of Northern Irish conflict through this chronology. This article documents the conflict and the slow…

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

Historic Wars and Military Action

Northern Ireland

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Canada

Read this country profile to learn about Canada's history, government, geography and economy.

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

Canadian History

Geography

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