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Northeastern University: u.s. Political Conventions and Campaigns WebsiteNortheastern University: u.s. Political Conventions and Campaigns Website
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9th - 10th
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Northeastern University: u.s. Political Conventions and Campaigns

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A multimedia resource will aide classroom discussion or groups as they explore the campaigns and conventions of American politics throughout history. Investigate personal finances, platforms and policies, media and debates, and nominations.

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politics, american politics

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debates, nomination, political convention, u.s. political conventions and campaigns, campaign, politician, campaign process, student news

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  • This resource is only available on an unencrypted HTTP website.It should be fine for general use, but don’t use it to share any personally identifiable information

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