The Formation of Political Parties
Overview
Students work in groups to investigate a case study using primary sources to help answer the question “Why do political parties form?” Students then use their learning to advise one of the two major U.S. political parties about a fledgling new “Teen Party”.
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Grade
High School
Subjects
Civics, Social Studies
Length
135-180 minutes
Topics
American Party, Bull Moose Party, free soil party, Know Nothings, People's Party, political parties, politics, Populists, Progressive Party, Tea Party, teens, third parties, Whig Party
Author
Democracy Project
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