Modern America Reading Passages
Reading Results
Neil Armstrong Walks on the Moon
This reading passage introduces students to the historic event of Neil Armstrong walking on the moon during the Apollo 1...
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Computers Change Our Lives
This engaging passage explores the history of computers and how they have transformed the way people live, work, and lea...
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The Internet Connects the World
This reading passage explores the fascinating story of how the Internet connects people across the globe and changed the...
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Modern American Presidents
This engaging reading passage introduces students to Modern American Presidents, focusing on the leadership, challenges,...
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America Today: A Diverse Nation
This engaging U.S. history reading passage explores the story of America as a diverse nation. Students will learn about ...
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Technology and Innovation in America
This history reading passage explores the story of technology and innovation in America, highlighting key inventions and...
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Celebrating American Heroes and Values
This engaging U.S. History passage introduces students to key American heroes and the values that have shaped the nation...
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Cold War Origins: US vs Soviet Union
This passage examines the origins of the Cold War, focusing on the rivalry between the United States and the Soviet Unio...
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Space Race: Cold War Competition Explained
This passage examines the Space Race, a major aspect of the Cold War, focusing on the rivalry between the United States ...
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Sputnik 1957: Soviet Satellite Shocks America
This reading passage examines the momentous event of Sputnik's launch in 1957 by the Soviet Union and its profound impac...
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Berlin Wall Falls 1989: Cold War Ends
This passage explores the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989 and its crucial role in ending the Cold War. Students will lea...
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Internet Revolution 1990s: Transforming Communication
This engaging history reading passage examines the Internet Revolution of the 1990s, a transformative era that changed h...
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Hurricane Katrina 2005: Government Response
This detailed passage explores the government response to Hurricane Katrina in 2005, focusing on the challenges faced by...
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Great Recession 2008: Financial Crisis Explained
This rigorous history reading passage explores the 2008 Great Recession, a major financial crisis that reshaped the U.S....
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Barack Obama Election 2008
This passage explores the historic election of Barack Obama in 2008 as the first Black president of the United States. S...
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Black Lives Matter Movement: Police Violence Protests
This U.S. history reading passage examines the Black Lives Matter movement and the protests against police violence. Stu...
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The 1965 Immigration Act
Discover the story of the 1965 Immigration Act with this engaging U.S. history reading passage. Perfect for building rea...
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Vietnamese, Korean, and Indian Families Build New Lives
This engaging U.S. History reading passage tells the inspiring story of Vietnamese, Korean, and Indian families who move...
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New Neighbors from Latin America
This engaging history reading passage, designed for elementary students, explores the arrival of immigrants from Latin A...
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The Immigration Debate: Proposition 187
This passage introduces readers to Proposition 187, a significant event in California and U.S. history that shaped the m...
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From Farms to Tech: How California’s Economy Grew
This engaging reading passage introduces students to how California’s economy changed from farming to high technology. I...
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Trading with Asia: California’s Pacific Connection
This engaging history reading passage explores California’s vital role in connecting the United States to Asia through P...
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Water Wars: Sharing a Precious Resource
This engaging U.S. history reading passage explores the story of California’s "Water Wars" and the challenges of sharing...
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Protecting California's Environment
This engaging U.S. history reading passage explores the story of how California has worked to protect its unique environ...
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Hollywood: The World of Entertainment
This engaging U.S. history reading passage introduces students to Hollywood and its transformation into the world’s ente...
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Three Branches of California Government
This engaging history reading passage introduces students to the three branches of California government: the Legislativ...
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How a Bill Becomes a Law
This history reading passage teaches students how a bill becomes a law in the United States, following a clear and chron...
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The Governor’s Job: Leading the State
This reading passage introduces students to the important job of the governor in California. Students will learn how the...
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How City and County Governments Work
This engaging U.S. History reading passage introduces students to the roles of city and county governments in California...
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Local Leaders and How They Help Us
This engaging U.S. history passage explores the important roles that local leaders play in communities, with a focus on ...
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Who Decides What You Learn in School?
This educational reading passage explores how decisions are made about what students learn in U.S. schools, focusing on ...
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Tribal Governments in California
This reading passage explores the history and structure of tribal governments in California, focusing on their developme...
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Speaking Up: How Citizens Make a Difference
This engaging U.S. history reading passage explores the important role citizens play in shaping modern America, focusing...
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