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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: What Is Social Media's Role in Election 2016?

For Teachers 9th - 10th
For this lesson, students examine the different ways candidates use social media, including Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter in their presidential campaigns. They will watch videos, read articles, and examine candidates' social media pages.
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University of Groningen

American History: Outlines: Presidency of Ronald Reagan

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides an extensive history of Reagan's administration including information on his presidential campaign, domestic policies, foreign policies, and domestic and international events of his presidency.
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PBS

The 30 Second Candidate: Historical Timeline 1964

For Students 9th - 10th
Here, read about and watch some of the famous campaigns ads produced and presented during the 1964 Presidential campaign.
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Charles I. Kelly and Lawrence E. Kelly

American History: Election of 1896: It Came Down to a Question of Money

For Students 6th - 8th
This program, part of The Making of a Nation from Voice of America gives a very good description of the issues in the presidential campaign of 1896. Learn about the differences between the gold bugs and silverites, a third party...
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Ibis Communications

Eyewitness to History: Theodore Roosevelt, 1912

For Students 9th - 10th
The resource investigates Theodore Roosevelt. Students listen to Roosevelt speak during the Presidential campaign of 1912.
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Harp Week

Harp Week: The Presidential Elections: 1880 Garfield v. Hancock

For Students 9th - 10th
Just getting candidates for president was a trial for both the Republicans and Democrats in the election of 1880. Read about the factions in each party, and the several hopefuls wishing for the nomination. Find out about the platforms of...
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Harp Week

The Presidential Elections: 1884 Cleveland v. Blaine: Cartoons

For Students 9th - 10th
Political cartoons add a great deal of context to events. These cartoons from Harper's Weekly, covering the election of 1884, are organized by topic ranging from the Republican and Democratic nominations, to cartoons about the issues, to...
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Digital History

Digital History: The Clinton Presidency

For Students 9th - 10th
Short, but comprehensive, synopsis of Clinton's two terms as president. Included in the article is the 1992 campaign, successful and controversial legislation, and the scandals that would eventually become part of his presidential legacy.
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Library of Congress

Loc: America's Story: Nixon Kennedy Debate

For Students 3rd - 8th
Although Richard Nixon and John F. Kennedy weren't the first presidential candidates to use the media to reach the public, their debates showed most clearly how television could influence the voting public.
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Ohio State University

E History: 1912: Competing Vision for America

For Students 9th - 10th
An evaluation of the 1912 Presidential election. Shows the competing viewpoints at this time in American history and the different aspects of the 1912 election. Click on the other links to learn more about the election through political...
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Other

John Kasich

For Students 9th - 10th
The official website for the John Kasich for president campaign 2016 offers news and issues about what this candidate stands for.
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Digital History

Digital History: Reaganomics

For Students 9th - 10th
This on "Reaganomics," President Reagan's economic policy during his two presidential terms in the 1980s, discusses his laissez-faire approach and tax-cutting, which contributed to the economic recovery of that period.
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Smithsonian Institution

Nat'l Portrait Gallery: Ballyhoo! Poster as Portraiture: Goldwater for President

For Students 9th - 10th
View Senator Barry Goldwater's presidential election poster and read the text that explains the poster.
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Digital History

Digital History: The Presidency of Andrew Jackson

For Students 9th - 10th
The campaign of 1828 was heated and bitter. Read about the man who was elected, Andrew Jackson, his background, and the basis of his administration.
Unit Plan
Polk Brothers Foundation Center for Urban Education at DePaul University

De Paul University: Center for Urban Education: My New President [Pdf]

For Teachers 4th
"My New President" is a one page, fictional, reading passage about an African-American teen who learned about the government by working in Barack Obama's campaign office on Saturdays. It is followed by constructed-response questions...
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Polk Brothers Foundation Center for Urban Education at DePaul University

De Paul University: Center for Urban Education: My New President [Pdf]

For Teachers 8th
"My New President" is a one page, fictional, reading passage about an African-American teen who learned about the government by working in Barack Obama's campaign office on Saturdays. It is followed by constructed-response questions...
Unit Plan
Polk Brothers Foundation Center for Urban Education at DePaul University

De Paul University: Center for Urban Education: Labor Day Address:barack Obama Speech [Pdf]

For Teachers 6th - 8th
"Labor Day Address: Barack Obama Speech" is a one page, campaign speech by Barack Obama given on August 24, 2008, in Billings, Montana. It is followed by questions which require students to provide evidence from the story; it includes...
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NPR: National Public Radio

Npr: Campaign Diaries

For Students 9th - 10th
NPR's site has a series called Campaign Diaries, which has accounts from passionate volunteers, from professional campaign workers, typical voters and election bystanders, people who organize campaign events and drive voters to the polls.
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270 To Win

270towin: 1892 Presidential Election

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides detailed electoral facts for the presidential election of 1892 won by William McKinley in one of the most dramatic and complex campaigns in American history.
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270 To Win

270towin: 1896 Presidential Election

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides detailed electoral facts for the presidential election of 1896 won by William McKinley in one of the most dramatic and complex campaigns in American history.
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270 To Win

270towin: 1876 Presidential Election

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides detailed electoral facts for the presidential election of 1876 won by Rutherford B. Hayes, one of the most disputed presidential elections in American history.
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270 To Win

270towin: 1888 Presidential Election

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides detailed electoral facts for the presidential election of 1888 won by Benjamin Harrison, the tariff being the main issue.
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270 To Win

270towin: 1884 Presidential Election

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides detailed electoral facts for the presidential election of 1884 won by Grover Cleveland in a narrow victory.
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270 To Win

270towin: 1912 Presidential Election

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides detailed electoral facts for the presidential election of 1912 won by Woodrow Wilson, the first election where the 48 states of the continental United States participated.