US History Reading Passages
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Native American Tribes Across America
This engaging history reading passage introduces students to Native American tribes across America, focusing on their da...
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Teepees: Homes on the Great Plains
This engaging history reading passage introduces students to teepees, the unique homes of Native American tribes on the ...
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Longhouses of the Eastern Woodlands
This engaging U.S. history reading passage explores the longhouses of the Eastern Woodlands, focusing on the Iroquois an...
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Pueblos: Desert Homes of the Southwest
This engaging U.S. history reading passage explores the Pueblos, the unique desert homes of the Southwest. Students will...
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How Native Americans Got Their Food
This engaging U.S. history reading passage explores how Native Americans got their food, focusing on hunting, gathering,...
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Traditional Native American Clothing
This engaging history passage explores traditional Native American clothing and how it reflected the environment, values...
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Life as a Native American Child
This engaging history reading passage explores daily life for Native American children before European settlers arrived....
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Women's Roles in Native American Tribes
This engaging U.S. history reading passage explores the important roles women played in Native American tribes. Aligned ...
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Stories, Legends, and Sacred Ceremonies
This passage explores the important role of stories, legends, and sacred ceremonies among Native American communities in...
The Iroquois Confederacy: A System of Peace
This engaging U.S. History reading passage introduces students to the Iroquois Confederacy, a powerful alliance of Nativ...
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Trade and Trading Routes Between Tribes
This engaging history reading passage explores the important role of trade and trading routes between Native American tr...
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The Cherokee Nation: History and Culture
This reading passage explores the rich history and culture of the Cherokee Nation, one of the largest Native American tr...
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The Navajo People: Traditions and Way of Life
This engaging reading passage introduces students to the rich traditions and way of life of the Navajo people, one of th...
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The Sioux: Warriors and Tribal Leaders
This history reading passage explores the Sioux Nation, focusing on their roles as warriors and tribal leaders. Students...
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Native American Respect for Nature
This engaging history reading passage explores Native American respect for nature, emphasizing the close relationship be...
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Totem Poles of the Pacific Northwest
This engaging history reading passage explores the Totem Poles of the Pacific Northwest, focusing on the traditions and ...
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Christopher Columbus and Early European Exploration
This reading passage introduces students to the story of Christopher Columbus and early European exploration. It covers ...
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The Mayflower and the Pilgrims
This engaging history passage introduces students to the remarkable journey of the Mayflower and the Pilgrims. Aligned t...
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The First Thanksgiving Celebration
This engaging passage tells the story of the First Thanksgiving Celebration, focusing on the Pilgrims and Wampanoag peop...
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Jamestown: The First Permanent English Colony
This engaging history passage explores the founding of Jamestown, the first permanent English colony in America. Aligned...
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Pocahontas and the Powhatan People
This engaging reading passage explores the life of Pocahontas and the Powhatan people and their important role in early ...
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The 13 Original Colonies: An Overview
This engaging U.S. history reading passage introduces students to the 13 original colonies. It presents the story of how...
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The New England Colonies
This engaging history reading passage explores the founding and growth of the New England Colonies in early America, foc...
The Middle Colonies: Breadbasket of America
This engaging U.S. history reading passage explores the Middle Colonies—New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Delaware...
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The Southern Colonies and Plantation Life
This engaging U.S. History reading passage introduces students to the Southern Colonies and plantation life, key element...
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Colonial Children: School and Chores
This reading passage explores the daily lives of colonial children, focusing on their experiences at school and their ma...
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Colonial Clothing and Homemade Goods
This engaging U.S. history passage explores the daily life of early American colonists with a focus on colonial clothing...
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Colonial Games and Entertainment
This engaging history reading passage explores the types of games and entertainment enjoyed by children and families in ...
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Colonial Jobs: Blacksmiths, Bakers, and Craftsmen
This engaging history reading passage explores the vital roles of blacksmiths, bakers, and craftsmen in colonial America...
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Colonial Towns and Village Life
This engaging history reading passage explores the daily life, work, and unity found in colonial towns and villages. Ali...
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Colonial Trade with England and Africa
This history reading passage explores colonial trade between the American colonies, England, and Africa, focusing on the...
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Benjamin Franklin: Printer, Inventor, and Leader
This history reading passage explores the life and achievements of Benjamin Franklin, one of America's most important ea...
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Slavery in the American Colonies
This engaging U.S. History reading passage introduces students to the history of slavery in the American Colonies, follo...
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Colonial Government and Town Meetings
This engaging U.S. History reading passage explores the importance of colonial government and town meetings in early Ame...
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The Great Awakening Religious Movement
This passage explores the Great Awakening, a powerful religious movement that swept through colonial America in the 1700...
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The French and Indian War
This educational history reading passage explores the French and Indian War, a major conflict in North America before th...
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Growing Tensions with Great Britain
This engaging U.S. history reading passage explores the growing tensions between the American colonies and Great Britain...
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Unfair Taxes and the Stamp Act
This engaging U.S. history reading passage explores the story of the Stamp Act and unfair taxes in colonial America. Ali...
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The Boston Tea Party
This engaging history reading passage introduces students to the Boston Tea Party, a major event leading up to the Ameri...
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Paul Revere's Midnight Ride
This U.S. History reading passage explores the famous Midnight Ride of Paul Revere, a key event in the American Revoluti...
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The Shot Heard Round the World
This engaging history reading passage explores the story of the Shot Heard Round the World, a key event that started the...
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George Washington Leads the Army
This engaging history reading passage explores how George Washington bravely led the Continental Army during the America...
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The Declaration of Independence and Thomas Jefferson
This engaging passage teaches students about the Declaration of Independence and Thomas Jefferson, one of America's Foun...
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Celebrating the Fourth of July
This engaging history reading passage explores the origins and importance of the Fourth of July, known as Independence D...
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Soldiers at Valley Forge in Winter
Explore the inspiring story of the Continental Army at Valley Forge during the harsh winter of 1777-1778. This history r...
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Women and Children During the Revolutionary War
This reading passage explores the important roles women and children played during the Revolutionary War. Students will ...
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Betsy Ross and the American Flag
This engaging U.S. history reading passage explores the story of Betsy Ross and her important role in creating the first...
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African Americans Fight for Freedom
This educational passage explores the brave and inspiring story of how African Americans fought for freedom in the Unite...
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The Battle of Bunker Hill
This engaging U.S. history reading passage explores the Battle of Bunker Hill, a key early conflict in the American Revo...
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Crossing the Delaware River
This engaging history reading passage explores George Washington's daring crossing of the Delaware River during the Amer...
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