Perspectives: Strong-Weak Government
Overview
Students explore historical and contemporary issues presented in political cartoons and consider why it is important to consider different perspectives when investigating issues.
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The Carpet-bagger
Guided primary source analysis
Grade
High School
Subjects
Civics, Social Studies
Length
40-60 minutes
Topics
carpet baggers, guided primary source analysis, media literacy, perspectives, political cartoons, reconstruction, strong government, weak government
Author
Primary Source Nexus
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