6-8 Middle School Units Playlist
Unit 1: The Colonial World (1607-1763)
Unit - 11 Lessons
Unit
11 Lessons
What were the challenges faced by early settlers, how did colonial societies develop, and what role did the growing tensions with Britain play?
Unit 2: American Revolution (1763-1783)
Unit - 8 Lessons
Unit
8 Lessons
What were the circumstances that led to the American Revolution?
Unit 3: Constitution and Ratification 1787-1791
Unit - 9 Lessons
Unit
9 Lessons
What problems did the new nation face under the Articles of Confederation and why was the creation of the Constitution proposed as a solution?
Unit 4: Civic and Constitutional Life
Unit - 8 Lessons
Unit
8 Lessons
How can understanding the principles of the Constitution help citizens participate effectively in a democratic society?
Unit 5: Early Republic (1789-1815)
Unit - 7 Lessons
Unit
7 Lessons
How did the Constitution influence decisions in the Early Republic?
Unit 6: America in Transition (1815-1860)
Unit - 7 Lessons
Unit
7 Lessons
How did Americans and democratic institutions respond to the rapid economic changes of the early nineteenth century?
Unit 7: American Expansion (1830-1860)
Unit - 11 Lessons
Unit
11 Lessons
How did the drive for territorial expansion shape the nation’s identity and create new challenges for the United States?
Unit 8: Civil War (1860-1865)
Unit - 11 Lessons
Unit
11 Lessons
How did fundamental disagreements over slavery and its expansion lead to a devastating civil war that transformed the United States?
Unit 9: Reconstruction (1865-1877)
Unit - 11 Lessons
Unit
11 Lessons
How successful was Reconstruction in addressing the challenges of rebuilding the nation and ensuring equal rights for African Americans?