25x: U.S. History 1

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What you get

Coverage of early American history through the Compromise of 1850
Structured, accessible lessons for complex historical concepts
Critical-thinking opportunities to examine historical events and scenarios
Topics from Native American civilizations to growing sectional tensions

For high school students ages 14–18+ studying early American history in social studies.

About this workbook

25x: U.S. History 1 is a 357-page 3andB workbook covering early American history from pre-colonial America through the Compromise of 1850.

Newly updated for 2024–2025, it includes 25 ten-page lessons for students ages 14–18+. Each lesson features a student article, guided notes, three high-level reflection questions, two hypotheticals, 10 key terms to define, and a crossword puzzle and word search for reinforcement.

Topics include Native American civilizations, European exploration, Colonial America, slavery in the colonies, the American Revolution, the Constitution and Bill of Rights, the Early Republic, westward expansion, and growing sectional tensions. The workbook and answer key present complex historical concepts in structured, accessible lessons, helping students build U.S. history knowledge and use critical thinking to examine historical events and scenarios.

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1Student article
2Guided notes
3Reflection questions
4Hypotheticals
5Key terms to define
6Crossword puzzle
7Word search

What's inside

5 units, start to finish.

Unit 1: Pre-Colonial America and European Exploration

1. Introduction to US History and Its Importance
2. Native American Civilizations (pre-1492)
3. European Exploration of the Americas
4. Early European Settlements in North America
5. The Columbian Exchange and Its Impact

Unit 2: Colonial America

6. The Thirteen Colonies: Establishment and Differences
7. Colonial Society and Economy
8. Slavery in the Colonies
9. The Great Awakening and Enlightenment in America
10. French and Indian War (Seven Years’ War)

Unit 3: American Revolution and New Nation

11. Causes of the American Revolution
12. Key Events of the American Revolution
13. The Declaration of Independence
14. The Articles of Confederation
15. The Constitution and the Bill of Rights

Unit 4: The Early Republic

16. The Federalist Era: Washington and Adams Presidencies
17. The Formation of Political Parties
18. The Jefferson Era and the Louisiana Purchase
19. The War of 1812 and Its Aftermath
20. The Monroe Doctrine and Foreign Policy

Unit 5: Westward Expansion and Sectional Tensions

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What teachers say

★★★★★ 4.6 out of 5 · 7 reviews

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History that finally made sense

I picked this up hoping to refresh my knowledge, and it turned out to be far more engaging than I expected. The way events were broken down helped me actually understand how early decisions shaped everything that followed. I liked that it focused on connections instead of just dates and names, which made it easier to remember and discuss later. A few sections helped clear up things I was confused about for years. It felt structured without being dry, and I never felt overwhelmed. By the end, I had a clearer picture of how the country evolved and why those foundations still matter today.

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Perfect for class work

This is going to be great when needing to make sub plans or if I need a quick lesson for the day. The info and worksheets are perfect to use in the classroom.

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History

This is exactly what I was looking for, for my high schooler.

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Great resource

Filled with important info and great activities. Great resource to learn about U.S. history.

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History workbook

This U.S. history workbook can be used by parents or teachers as an introduction to United States history. It is also a great refresher for any history buff. Each chapter includes reading, answering reflection questions, taking notes, and also word search and crossword puzzle to make learning fun. This book helps explain why history matters and how we can learn from the past. This book spans from Native American civilizations all the way through the Compromise of 1850. I can't wait to read Part 2.

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★★★★☆

A smart option for students, homeschoolers, or history refreshers.

25x: U.S. History – Part 1 is a creative, engaging way to learn early American history, from the foundations through Reconstruction. Instead of reading like a traditional textbook, it works like a workbook or game, using short challenges and activities to reinforce key ideas. That format makes the material easier to absorb and remember, especially for students who learn by doing. The structure keeps things moving while still covering important events, themes, and cause-and-effect relationships. A smart option for students, homeschoolers, or history refreshers.

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★★★★☆

Excellent Course in American History

Kindle Version Only: This book is a wonderful compendium of modules that teach the first part of our nation’s history through readings that are followed by review questions and puzzles. These latter help the student to rehearse what has just been learned by requiring the recall of this new knowledge, which is bound to result in enhanced retention. Naturally, an answer key is provided. Despite my wholehearted recommendation of this project, prospective buyers should probably not purchase the version on Kindle that I reviewed here if they want to follow this course for their own education, because the implementation isn’t interactive and a reader can’t work the puzzles and short answer questions in the book interactively - those buyers will need to purchase a hard copy version.

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Questions teachers ask

What time period does this workbook cover?

It covers early American history from pre-colonial America through the Compromise of 1850.

What does each lesson include?

Each lesson features a student article, guided notes, reflection questions, hypotheticals, key terms to define, a crossword puzzle, and a word search.

Who is this workbook for?

It includes lessons for students ages 14–18+.

Can I see a lesson before using the workbook?

A full lesson is available on this page.