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Young scholars explore the economic repercussions of a potential Major League Baseball strike. Then, through researching other labor strikes in American history, students consider the importance and impact of labor unions in United States history.

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2002, august 30, both sides are aware of an economic abyss, social studies
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Grade
6th - 12th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
Duration
1 hr
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