Party Factions
Overview
Students investigate the effect of party factions on the 1880 U.S. presidential election, then compare and contrast that to the 2016 U.S. presidential election and consider applicable parallels to the present.
Related Resources
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Analyzing Primary Sources: Reading Cartoons
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Presidential Election of 1880
resource guide
Grade
High School
Subjects
Civics, Social Studies
Length
40-60 minutes
Topics
1880, guided primary source analysis, political cartoons, political factions, political parties, presidential elections
Author
Primary Source Nexus
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