U.S. History in the 19th Century 5th Vocabulary Word Wall Cards Bulletin Boards

Description

Bring your U.S. history classroom to life with U.S. history in the 19th century vocabulary cards designed specifically for Grades 3-5! Perfect for bulletin boards or word walls, these westward expansion, Civil War and Reconstruction, and urbanization, immigration, and industrialization word wall cards help reinforce key concepts and terms your students need to know.

Designed specifically for upper elementary students, this product helps reinforce key social studies terms with clear definitions and visuals to support students learning.

Whether you use these cards for your word wall, vocabulary stations, or review games, they are perfect for improving your students’ understanding of essential social studies concepts.

These vocabulary cards are aligned to the 5th Grade U.S. History Smart and Simple Social Studies Guided Curriculum for the following units:

• Unit 7: Westward Expansion
• Unit 8: The Civil War and Reconstruction
• Unit 9: Urbanization, Immigration, and Industrialization

What’s Included:

• 110 Vocabulary Cards: The colorful vocabulary cards are arranged with 2 cards per page – just print, cut, laminate, and display! Features both photographs and illustrations with easy-to-read terms and definitions.
• 3 Vocabulary Quizzes: The unit vocabulary quiz includes vocabulary matching, multiple choice, and short answer questions based on the terms in this resource.
• Answer Keys: An answer key for each of the vocabulary quizzes is included for easy grading.
• 3 Unit Word Wall Headers: Unit posters for a classroom word wall bulletin board are included to make it easy to display!
• Suggestions for Use: This page includes a variety of lesson activity ideas you can use to set up and incorporate vocabulary cards with your students.

Vocabulary Terms in this Resource

Louisiana Purchase

Louisiana Territory

Thomas Jefferson

Napoleon Bonaparte

Lewis and Clark Expedition

Meriwether Lewis

William Clark

Sacagawea

Corps of Discovery

War of 1812

impressment

trade

expansion

manufacturing

Battle of Fort McHenry

Battle of New Orleans

Manifest Destiny

westward

grant

Texas

The Oregon Trail

The Mormon Trail

California Gold Rush

Forty-Niners

American Civil War

Union

Confederacy

Abraham Lincoln

Jefferson Davis

Ulysses S. Grant

Robert E. Lee

Battle of Gettysburg

Battle of Antietam

Battle of Bull Run

abolition

sectionalism

North

manufacturing

South

rural

plantation system

industrial

agrarian

slavery

enslaved

labor

Nat Turner Rebellion

The Amistad Rebellion

abolitionist

Underground Railroad

Harriet Tubman

Josiah Henson

Levi Coffin

states’ rights

Missouri Compromise

The Compromise of 1850

Kansas-Nebraska Act

border states

Frederick Douglass

suffrage

Harriet Beecher Stowe

Nat Turner

Dred Scott

Sojourner Truth

Clara Barton

William Tecumseh Sherman

Stonewall Jackson

Election of 1860

secede

Battle of Fort Sumter

Battle of Shiloh

Emancipation Proclamation

Battle of Chancellorsville

Fall of Vicksburg

Gettysburg Address

Fall of Atlanta

Surrender at Appomattox Court House

indivisible

federal

economic

casualty

shift

Reconstruction

13th Amendment

14th Amendment

15th Amendment

Freedmen’s Bureau

Jim Crow laws

segregation

urbanization

immigration

industrialization

agrarian

manufacturing

impact

Industrial Revolution

transportation

innovation

technology

infrastructure

Ellis Island

Angel Island

challenges

opportunities

push/pull factors

industrial

railroad

factory

textile mills

steam engine

Important Note (N.B.): Some vocabulary words may repeat or be similar across different units, as they are specifically aligned with the guided curriculum.

Why use the Smart & Simple Social Studies Vocabulary Cards?

✅ Definitions & Visuals: Each card includes a simple definition and an engaging picture to help students make connections.

✅ Flexible Use: Ideal for vocabulary practice, games, or creating interactive word walls.

✅ Aligned with Standards: Supports TEKS standards and complements the Smart and Simple Social Studies Guided Curriculum – but can be used with any social studies curriculum.

How to Use:

• Word Walls: Create a classroom display to reinforce daily vocabulary.
• Review Stations: Use the cards for independent or partner review activities.
• Games: Incorporate vocabulary games like matching or memory for a fun review.

This resource will help your students grasp the foundational social studies concepts they need to succeed while making learning interactive and engaging. Perfect for teachers seeking an easy-to-prep, flexible resource that saves time and boosts learning!

This resource is not editable.

This is a printable resource only. A digital version is not included.