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Analysis of a Historic Presidential Election

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Students research the 2000 presidential elections. They explain why the presidential winner was initially too close to call, discuss how the winner was determined and predict how the 2000 election might change the process of electing a president.

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2000 elections, bush vs. gore, social studies
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Grade
9th - 12th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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Resource Type
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For Teacher Use
Duration
1 hr
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Year
2000

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