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6-8 Middle School Deconstructed DBQs Playlist

9 items

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The Colonial World Thesis Deconstructed DBQ Mini-Lesson
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In what ways did different groups, such as religious communities, traders, and settlers in the American colonies establish and practice self-government?
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The American Revolution Grouping Sources and Thesis Deconstructed DBQ Mini-Lesson
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How did British and colonial perspectives on taxation, representation, and self-governance compare in the decades leading up to the American Revolution?
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The Constitution “VIEW”ing Documents Deconstructed DBQ Mini-Lesson
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What were the principles of the new Constitution and how did they shape the debate between the Federalists and Anti-Federalists during the ratification debate? 
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Civic and Constitutional Life Deconstructed DBQ Mini-Lesson
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3 Activities

45 Min

How can understanding the principles of the Constitution help citizens participate effectively in a democratic society?
45 Min
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Early Republic Deconstructed DBQ Mini-Lesson
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4 Activities

Help students provide historical context for primary source documents in a deconstructed DBQ.
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America in Transition Deconstructed DBQ Mini-Lesson
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3 Activities

How did Americans and democratic institutions respond to the rapid economic changes of the early nineteenth century?
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Western Expansion Deconstructed DBQ Mini-Lesson
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3 Activities

How did the drive for territorial expansion shape the nation’s identity and create new challenges for the United States?
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Civil War Deconstructed DBQ Mini-Lesson
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3 Activities

Use historical analysis skills to answer a document based question.
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Reconstruction Deconstructed DBQ Mini-Lesson
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3 Activities

Analyze primary sources using the VIEW method, group them by historical themes, and use evidence and context to develop and support a clear thesis about a historical topic.