Congratulations, historian! You have finished a whole year of history. Look how far you traveled!
You met the first people and the ancient Egyptians. You marched with Roman soldiers and visited castles with knights. You sailed with explorers to new lands, watched colonies grow, and cheered as America won its independence.
You met great presidents, rolled west in covered wagons, saw the country survive the Civil War and end slavery, and zoomed through the invention-filled 1900s all the way to the Moon — and to today. Best of all, you learned that history is YOUR story too. Now celebrate with one final review!
1. What was your favorite topic from the whole year? Why?
2. What was the most surprising thing you learned?
3. Why does learning history matter?
Number these American events 1 to 6 in the order they happened.
| Event | Order (1–6) |
|---|---|
| The Civil War ends and slavery ends (1865). | |
| The Pilgrims sail on the Mayflower (1620). | |
| Astronauts land on the Moon (1969). | |
| The Declaration of Independence (1776). | |
| The Wright brothers' first flight (1903). | |
| Washington becomes the first president (1789). |
Write T for true or F for false in each circle.
1. The first thirteen grew along the coast.
2. The Declaration of was signed in 1776.
3. George led first.
4. Brave rolled west in wagons.
5. Abraham helped end slavery.
6. You are part of !
1. If you could visit any time in history for one day, when would you go and what would you do?
This year you learned: History is the story of people — from the first humans to ancient empires, from castles to colonies, from revolution to freedom for all, from wagons to rockets. Every part of today was shaped by the past, and YOU are writing the next chapter.
Congratulations, 2nd Grade Historian! 🎉 Sign your name here to receive your title:
______________________________, Official Historian
| I can... | Circle one |
|---|---|
| Tell why people came to America | YES / NOT YET |
| Explain how America won independence | YES / NOT YET |
| Tell how slavery ended | YES / NOT YET |
| Name amazing 1900s inventions | YES / NOT YET |
| Explain how history shapes today | YES / NOT YET |