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Students write an essay presenting their understanding of presidential elections and the issues related to presidential elections. Students discuss the effect of immigration on the United States and the major points that swung the nation toward conservatism in 1980.

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richard nixon, united states presidents, immigration, inflation

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camp david, immigrants, inflation, nixon, reagan, rockefellar, roe vs. wade, social studies
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10th - 12th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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For Teacher Use
Duration
45 mins
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