Antebellum America: 1840-1860

The ten lessons in this unit deal with important topics in the history of America between 1840 and 1860. Topics such as the opening of Japan to American trade by Commodore Perry, the Mexican War, the immigration of the Irish, religious reform, and the development of early businesses are examined. Also included are lessons on the birth of baseball, the Amistad, feminism in America, the impact of the California Gold Rush, and the Oberlin-Wellington Rescue.

About the Series:

Social Studies curriculum units contain complete lesson plans with preliminary and follow-up work, teacher notes with background and rationale, ready-to-use worksheets, and suggested answers for student questions. These materials encourage the development of thinking, reading, speaking, research, and writing skills as well as critical thinking skills such as analysis, synthesis, and evaluation