This product was designed for middle school U.S. History, but could also be used in the opening units of 11th grade U.S. History.
 
This download includes handouts (in PDF and MS WORD) for film extra credit to be used in junior high U.S. History. The list is in order of IMDB rank, including ratings, year, and brief synopses and connection to curriculum. Directions are included for students to write about historical accuracy and other themes. Can be used for a regular assignment or extra credit. Enjoy!
 
Options include:
 
12 Years a Slave
Dances with Wolves
Glory
Avatar (themes of Manifest Destiny)
Last of the Mohicans
Bury My Heart At Wounded Knee
Gettysburg
Gangs of New York
Lincoln
The Red Badge of Courage
Amistad
The Patriot
How the West was Won
An American Tail
Robin Hood
The New World
White Fang
Pocahontas
Far and Away
The Alamo