Welcome to this series of free mini lessons + printables from Knowable World!
We teach history as the revelation and explanation of the world we live in. What are the most important facts students need to know to understand the world we live in?
They’ll learn ten of the most important facts in this series of lessons, Anchor Facts of American History.
Start by watching the introductory video and printing the blank timeline below.
New lessons will be posted weekly from October to December 2024.
These printable timelines help your student remember all ten anchor facts and put them in context.
Click here to download a blank timeline. Your student can add the dates and events or use the cut-and-paste stamps from the lesson worksheets.
Click here to download a completed timeline if you’d rather follow along.
1776: The Declaration of Independence
1787: The Constitution
The Abolitionist Movement
1769-1869: The Age of Steam
1939-45: World War II
1964/5: Civil Rights Act & Voting Rights Act
1969: Apollo 11 Moon Landing
2009 to Present: The Wobble
Congratulations!
You've Completed the Anchor Facts of American History!
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