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Fine Tuning a Nation: Using Cartoons

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Students examine political cartoons to gain an understanding of the political issues that George Washington faced. In this historical perspectives lesson, students analyze political cartoons about the National Bank, the title presidents, early unsettlement, the Whiskey Rebellion, and Westward Expansion.

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westward expansion, the american west, historical analysis, political cartoons

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early unsettlement, george washington presidency, historical analysis, national bank, political cartoons, the whiskey rebellion, westward expansion, social studies
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Grade
8th - 10th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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For Teacher Use
Duration
2 days
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Research

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