In this video, students will learn about the flag from the War of 1812 which is on display at the Smithsonian Museum. They will learn about the history of the flag and the efforts which are being made to preserve it.

Students will be able to recite the first verse and paraphrase "The Star-Spangled Banner." Students will also be able to explain why Francis Scott Key wrote these words in 1814.

In this lesson, students will explain the causes, major events, and consequences of the Civil War by examining how the differences between the North and South create conflict and war between the two regions.

In this lesson, students will explore, through analyzing and interpreting primary sources, both Northern and Southern perspectives of the Civil War and understand the issues that led to the secession as it applies to the differing economies. Additionally, students will recognize and evaluate the reliance of slave-labor in the South and articulate the reasons for why the Northern states were called the "free states" and the Southern states were the "slave states."

The compelling question for this resource is, "Did the French Lose out in North America?" In this resource, students will explore what relationships developed between Native Americans and the French over the fur trade, review the benefits and costs of the North American fur trade, and make a claim about the French and Indian war. Students will be able to identify examples of French influence and heritage.

In this activity, students read a transcript of the Gettysburg Address and answer a series of questions. The questions are designed to guide students into a deeper analysis of the source and sharpen associated cognitive skills.

In this lesson, students will study documents to learn about how the North and the South each viewed slavery. The student will demonstrate knowledge of the issues that divided our nation and led to the Civil War by identifying the events and differences between northern and southern states that divided Virginians and led to secession, war, and the creation of West Virginia.

In this online interactive, students are tasked with delivering a letter to Paul Revere so that he can warn others that the British are coming. Students will learn about colonial Boston and the events surrounding the American Revolution.

In this online interactive, students learn about the War of 1812 through the perspective of a young boy employed as a powder monkey on the USS Constitution.

This lesson is about important events and people that were part of the beginning of the United States, such as George Washington, the writing of the Declaration of Independence, and the War of Independence. Students will learn about George Washington as a symbol of American independence and freedom.

This Teacher Guide identifies the Civics Test questions covered in the theme, Establishing Independence. It also provides the instructional steps to familiarize teachers with the elements and navigation of the Preparing for the Oath - Establishing Independence student interactive so that they can be comfortable presenting it to their class.

In this resource, students can review the history of America in the 1800s through short videos, mini-activities, and practice questions in this segment of Preparing for the Oath: U.S. History and Civics for Citizenship. The eight questions included in this segment cover topics such as the Civil War, slavery, the Louisiana Purchase, and Susan B. Anthony. This site was designed with the needs of recent immigrants in mind. It is written at a “low-intermediate” ESL level.

This Teacher Guide identifies the Civics Test questions covered in the theme, The 1800s. It also provides the instructional steps to familiarize teachers with the elements and navigation of the Preparing for the Oath - 1800s student interactive so that they can be comfortable presenting it to their class.

Students will understand the role women played in the Civil War. They will also appreciate the
ways in which museums use objects to study how people in the past did their jobs.

In this lesson, students understand who fought in the War of Independence and how their lives and the lives of their families were affected by the war.

In this lesson, students understand the different experiences of Union and Confederate soldiers.

Students will understand who fought the War of Independence and how their lives and the lives of their families were affected by the war. This lesson focuses on the leadership skills of George Washington.

In this resource, students will understand who fought the War of Independence and how their lives
and the lives of their families were affected by the war.

Students examine early developments of Reconstruction including the 13th Amendment and the Freedman's Bureau. Students will consider the successes of the Freedman's Bureau as well as the ongoing struggles with labor relations, violence, and Black Codes.

In this lesson, students research the time period around the Revolutionary War to gain an understanding of the how's and why's behind the Revolution.