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Election of 1864

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An interesting lesson plan uses a hands-on-activity and group discussion to explore the 1864 presidential election and Lincoln's plans for ending the Civil War. Designed for high school, the resource also requires historians to demonstrate their understanding of the impact of Lincoln's victory in a short essay.   

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Concepts
abraham lincoln, elections, presidential elections, civil war, the united states civil war, american history, american politics, policics, political campaigns, political leaders, political parties, presidential inaugurations, primary source analysis, primary sources, skills review
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social studies
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Instructional Ideas
  • Have scholars create campaign posters for the presidential election of 1864
  • Compare and contrast the political candidates Lincoln and McClellan 
Classroom Considerations
  • Activity is part of a larger series on the Civil War 
Pros
  • Resource provides anticipatory questions to help the instructor engage pupils 
  •  Lesson plan uses primary documents including Lincoln's Second Inaugural Address 
Cons
  • None