The New Nation Reading Passages

This engaging U.S. history reading passage explores how America became a new country. Students will learn about the even...

This passage explores the creation of the United States Constitution and the Bill of Rights. Students will learn about t...

This engaging U.S. history reading passage introduces students to George Washington, America’s first president, through ...

This engaging history reading passage introduces students to the three branches of government in the United States: the ...

This engaging reading passage explores the creation of the American flag, highlighting its importance as a national symb...

This engaging history reading passage, 'The Liberty Bell Rings for Freedom,' introduces students to the story and signif...

This history reading passage explores the building of Washington D.C., the capital of the United States. Students will l...

This reading passage explores the inspiring story of 'The Star-Spangled Banner' and its origins during the War of 1812. ...

This engaging U.S. history reading passage introduces students to John Adams, the second President of the United States....

This engaging U.S. history reading passage teaches students about Thomas Jefferson and the Louisiana Purchase, one of th...

This engaging U.S. history reading passage focuses on James Madison and the War of 1812. Students learn about key events...

This engaging history reading passage tells the inspiring story of Dolley Madison and her brave actions during the War o...

This engaging passage explores the formation of America's first political parties, highlighting the Federalists and Demo...

This engaging U.S. history reading passage introduces students to President James Monroe and the Monroe Doctrine, a key ...

This U.S. history reading passage explores the strengths and weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation, the first gove...

This U.S. History reading passage explores the causes, conflicts, and consequences of Shays' Rebellion in 1786 Massachus...

This history reading passage examines the Three-Fifths Compromise and the role of slavery in the U.S. Constitution, offe...

This rigorous history reading passage explores the origins, structure, and ongoing debates surrounding the Electoral Col...

This reading passage examines the complex debate over slavery during the Constitutional Convention of 1787, which shaped...

This passage provides a comprehensive overview of the intense debate between the Federalists and Anti-Federalists during...

This history reading passage examines the Bill of Rights, the first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution, and their s...

This engaging U.S. History reading passage explores Alexander Hamilton's Economic Plan for America, a crucial developmen...

This engaging U.S. history passage explores the National Bank Debate and the constitutional disagreement between Alexand...

This passage explores the Whiskey Rebellion and the challenges faced by the new United States government in enforcing fe...

This reading passage explores the origins of America's first political parties, the Federalists and Democratic-Republica...

This engaging history reading passage explores how the French Revolution divided Americans in the early years of the Uni...

This passage explores President George Washington’s Farewell Address and its lasting influence on American history. Stud...

This passage explores the complex presidency of John Adams, the second president of the United States, focusing on the p...

This detailed history reading passage delves into the Election of 1800, a pivotal moment in U.S. history when Thomas Jef...

This passage examines the landmark Supreme Court case Marbury v Madison (1803) and its enormous impact on the United Sta...

This passage examines the Louisiana Purchase of 1803, a pivotal event in U.S. history that doubled the country's size an...

This comprehensive U.S. History reading passage explores the Lewis and Clark Expedition (1804-1806), a pivotal journey l...

This engaging U.S. history reading passage explores the crucial role Sacagawea, a Lemhi Shoshone woman, played in the su...

This passage examines the Embargo Act of 1807, a significant policy enacted by President Thomas Jefferson to prevent the...

This comprehensive passage examines the causes and effects of the War of 1812, focusing on the complex motivations and p...

This history reading passage explores the Hartford Convention of 1814, focusing on the Federalist Party’s opposition to ...

This comprehensive history reading passage explores the Burning of Washington DC in 1814, a pivotal event during the War...

This passage explores the complex history of the Star-Spangled Banner, focusing on its origins during the War of 1812, t...

This passage explores the pivotal Battle of New Orleans in 1815, focusing on Andrew Jackson’s leadership and the complex...

This passage examines the 'Era of Good Feelings,' a period often described as a time of national unity and harmony in U....

This engaging reading passage introduces students to Thomas Jefferson, the third president of the United States, and his...

This engaging U.S. history reading passage explores the crucial role of New Orleans and the Louisiana Purchase in shapin...

This engaging U.S. history reading passage explores the Louisiana Purchase of 1803, when the United States doubled in si...

This engaging U.S. history reading passage explores the life and contributions of Sacagawea, the Lemhi Shoshone woman wh...

This engaging U.S. history reading passage explores the journey west after the Louisiana Purchase, focusing on the chall...

This engaging reading passage teaches students about the amazing journey and discoveries of Lewis and Clark following th...

This reading passage explores the question of who could vote in the United States in 1790, analyzing the causes and cons...

This engaging U.S. history passage examines Abigail Adams' advocacy for women's representation during the founding of th...

This U.S. history reading passage explores how property ownership influenced voting rights and political participation i...

This passage explores the realities faced by approximately four million enslaved people in the United States during the ...