Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Popular Sovereignty and the Lecompton Constitution

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars explore the purpose of the Lecompton Constitution.  In this United States History lesson plan, students read several articles then complete several activities to reinforce their reading, such as a cause and effect...
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Kansas Historical Society

Willing to Die for Freedom: Look Back at Kansas Territory

For Students 9th - 10th
This online exhibit teaches you about "Bleeding Kansas." Follow the hyperlinks to obtain a wealth of information.
Handout
Other

The American Civil War Fact Sheet: Bleeding Kansas

For Students 9th - 10th
Fact sheet on Bleeding Kansas with the different views of each side.
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Other

Us Gen Net: American Local History Network: The Struggle for Kansas

For Students 9th - 10th
A detailed, 5-page article giving an in-depth look at the problems in Kansas after the passage of the Kansas-Nebraska Act.