Technology & Presidential Nominating Conventions
Overview
Students analyze primary sources and other resources from 1928, 1960, and 2020 to investigate and consider the impact changes in technology had on presidential nominating conventions. After, students envision future technologies and how they might be used to impact future presidential elections.
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Grade
High School, Middle School
Subjects
Civics, Science, Social Studies
Length
80-120 minutes
Topics
1928, 1960, 2020, Democratic National Convention, digital tools, DNC, elections, ephemera, national conventions, political parties, politics, presidential elections, swag, technology
Author
Primary Source Nexus
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