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Unit II: Colonial Period Worksheets |
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| Early English Settlements Reading with Questions | Mayflower Compact (1620) DBQ Worksheet | Earliest British Colonies Decipher-the-Code Puzzle | Spanish in North America Writing Exercises | Jamestown Colony Reading with Questions |
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| Puritans in Massachusetts Reading with Questions | Settlement in the Americas Decipher-the-Code Puzzle | New Netherland and Maryland Reading with Questions | English Colonies Come of Age Decipher-the-Code Puzzle | Colonial-Indian Relations Reading with Questions |
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| Second Generation of British Colonies Reading with Questions | English Colonies Come of Age Essay Questions | Settlers, Slaves. and Servants Reading with Questions | Pivotal Events in the Colonization of the Americas | John Smith Bellwork Worksheet |
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| New Peoples Reading with Questions | New England Reading with Questions | Middle Colonies Reading with Questions | Southern Colonies Reading with Questions | Society, Schools, and Culture Reading with Questions |
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| Thirteen Colonies Map Worksheet for Elementary | Powhatan Letter to John Smith DBQ Worksheet | Pocahontas Bellwork Puzzle Worksheet | French and Indian War Reading with Questions | An Exceptional Nation? Reading with Questions |
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| Witches of Salem Reading with Questions | Emergence of Colonial Government Reading with Questions | A New Colonial System Reading with Questions | English Settlements in North America Writing Exercises |
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Our free printable worksheets can be valuable tools for helping students learn about the colonial period in American history. These free worksheets can engage students in various aspects of this historical era, promote critical thinking, and reinforce key concepts. Here are ways in which our free printables can facilitate learning about the colonial period.
Timeline Activities: We have created worksheets with a timeline of significant events during the colonial period. Ask students to place events in chronological order and identify their significance. Colonial Regions and Settlements: We have designed worksheets that map out the different colonial regions (New England, Middle, Southern) and ask students to label major settlements, describe regional characteristics, and explain why certain areas were settled. 
Colonial Economies: We provide printables that explore the economic activities of the colonies, such as farming, trade, and industry. Our free printables include questions that prompt students to analyze the impact of these activities on colonial life.
Colonial Societies and Demographics: Many worksheets focus on the social structure of colonial society, including distinctions between social classes, the role of women, and the diversity of colonial populations. Religion in the Colonies: These worksheets delve into the various religious practices and beliefs of the colonial settlers, including the Puritans in New England and the Quakers in Pennsylvania. Colonial Governments and Governance: These worksheets explore the different forms of colonial government, such as self-governance in New England town meetings or proprietary colonies. Ask students to compare and contrast these systems. Conflict and Cooperation with Native Americans: We have crafted worksheets that examine the interactions between colonial settlers and Native American tribes. They include questions about treaties, alliances, and conflicts. Colonial Life and Daily Routine: Our free worksheets provide insights into colonial daily life, covering topics like housing, clothing, food, education, and chores. Students can compare colonial life to modern life. Colonial Trade and Mercantilism: Students explore colonial trade networks, including the triangular trade, and the concept of mercantilism. Printables include questions about the economic relationships between colonies and their mother countries. Colonial Challenges and Conflicts: Our worksheets focus on colonial challenges, such as the Salem witch trials, Bacon's Rebellion, and the Stono Rebellion. Encourage students to analyze the causes and consequences of these events. Key Colonial Figures: Student Handouts provides worksheets featuring profiles of influential colonial figures like John Winthrop, Anne Hutchinson, Benjamin Franklin, and John Smith. Ask students to summarize their contributions and significance. Colonial Newspapers and Primary Sources: We incorporate excerpts from colonial newspapers and primary source documents into worksheets. Encourage students to analyze these sources for insights into colonial life and perspectives. Colonial Art and Culture: Worksheets explore colonial art, literature, and music. Students can analyze colonial artworks or excerpts from colonial literature for cultural and historical insights. Critical Thinking Questions: We include open-ended questions that promote critical thinking and historical analysis, encouraging students to consider the causes and consequences of events and decisions made during the colonial period. Maps and Diagrams: We utilize maps, diagrams, and images within worksheets to help students visualize colonial geography, trade routes, and historical settings. Assessment and Review: Use our free worksheets as formative or summative assessments to evaluate students' comprehension of colonial history topics. When designing these worksheets, we aligned them with the specific learning objectives of junior and senior high school curricula, adapted them to the grade level and needs of students, and ensured that the content is accurate and age-appropriate. Additionally, our free printable United States history worksheets can be used in conjunction with other teaching methods, such as discussions, readings, and hands-on activities, to create a comprehensive learning experience about the colonial period in American history. |
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