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Birth of America
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Your students will enjoy reading July 4 trivia, a whimsical diary of the Declaration, and letters by Abigail Adams, John Adams, and Thomas Jefferson. You'll also find plenty of patriotic poems and songs, which will be a fun supplement to any U.S. history course.

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Exit Tickets for Middle School Classrooms

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Test Prep Strategies, Tools, and Practice Questions

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Geography Activities for Middle School

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Declaration of Independence Videos & ActivitiesWatch the videos to learn about The Declaration of Independence, which wa...

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Declaration of Independence Quiz

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Three First Ladies

Explore the different styles and accomplishments of three first ladies: Pat Nixon, Betty Ford, and Rosalynn Carter.

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List of Firsts for U.S. Cities

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Famous Firsts: 1930s

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