“Dramatic Events of the 19th Century”
Timeline
Assignment: Make a TIMELINE of the dramatic events of the 19th century (1789 –
1912)
Purpose: To review 19th century U.S. history and to identify significant events of the
century.
Requirements/Directions (checklist):
____ Label: Civil War (1861 – 1865)
* Everyone must have this event
____ Label 5 dates/events BEFORE the Civil War
____ Label 5 dates/events AFTER the Civil War
____ For each event:
 Briefly define/describe event
 Briefly explain the SIGNIFICANCE of event
____ 2 illustrations (drawn or printed)
____ Must be done in pen/marker
____ Title: Dramatic Events of the 19th Century
____ Must be done on plain white or colored paper (8 ½ X 11)
____ Spatial order (spacing appropriately)
Dramatic Events Timeline Rubric
Event 1 (definition & significance)
Event 2 (definition & significance)
Event 3 (definition & significance)
Event 4 (definition & significance)
Event 5 (definition & significance)
Civil War (1861-1865)
Event 1 (definition & significance)
Event 2 (definition & significance)
Event 3 (definition & significance)
Event 4 (definition & significance)
Event 5 (definition & significance)
____/3
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_____/30
Overall Presentation
____/10
 Title
 Neatly written/typed
 Done in pen or marker
 Proper spatial order
 Illustrations relate to timeline events
 Aesthetically pleasing
TOTAL
______/40
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