Population Profile of Our New Nation: A Comparison of the 1790 and 1800 Censuses

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Activity Description

In this activity, students will refer to the 1790 and 1800 Censuses to compare the total population with the population of enslaved people, drawing conclusions from the data.

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Suggested Grade Level

7-8

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Approximate Time Required

60-75 Minutes

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Learning Objectives

Students will be able to read and interpret data sets and formulate conclusions.
Students will be able to compare the populations of states to make determinations about climate, soil, and geographic size.

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Materials Required

The student version of this activity, 7 pages
Colored pencils

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Activity Items

The following items are a part of this activity.

Summative Data From 1790 Census
Summative Data From 1800 Census
Blank Map, 1790

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Teacher Notes

Blooms Taxonomy

Analyzing

Students will analyze data from the 1790 and 1800 Censuses and, using those data, evaluate population patterns, trends, and density in a young United States.

Subject

Middle School History

Topics

Early Republic
Slavery

Skills Taught

Analyzing historical records
Comparing and contrasting
Making inferences