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Tenth graders compare and contrast the immigration reform policies of Presidents Reagan and Bush. For this immigration lesson, 10th graders examine primary documents related to each president's policy for immigration reform. Students write classical arguments based on their understanding of the policies they examine and share their findings with their classmates. 

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Grade
10th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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Duration
3 days
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