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6-8 Middle School Interactive Timelines Playlist

Text graphic displaying "Unit 1: The Colonial World 1607-1763" with an orange accent.

The Colonial World Interactive Timeline

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An interactive that showcases major events of the year 1607-1763.

Orange banner with "Unit 2" and text stating "The American Revolution 1763-1783" on a plain background.

American Revolution Timeline

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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?

Text on a light background: "Unit 3 - The Constitution and Ratification 1786-1788" with an orange sidebar.

Constitutional Convention Timeline

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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?

Text designating "Unit 5: The Early Republic 1789-1815" against a light background with an orange vertical stripe.

Early Republic Timeline

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How did the Constitution influence decisions in the Early Republic?

Text graphic titled "Unit 6 & 7: America in Transition and Expansion 1815-1860" with a decorative background.

America in Transition Timeline

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How did Americans and democratic institutions respond to the rapid economic changes of the early 19th century?

Text graphic titled "Unit 8: The Civil War 1860-1865" with an orange sidebar.

Civil War Interactive Timeline

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How did fundamental disagreements over slavery and its expansion lead to a devastating civil war that transformed the United States?

Illustration depicting the Reconstruction era in the United States from 1864 to 1896.

Reconstruction Interactive Timeline

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How successful was Reconstruction in addressing the challenges of rebuilding the nation and ensuring equal rights for African Americans?