United States: Biggest Business in the World
Overview
Students analyze an historical campaign ad from the 1920 presidential election to consider the purpose and power of political campaign pledges. After, students explore the tactic of comparing the United States to a business both in historical and contemporary contexts.
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Primary Source Learning: Presidential Elections
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Grade
Elementary, High School, Middle School
Subjects
Civics, Social Studies
Length
40 minutes
Topics
1920, Warren Harding, business, campaign ads, campaign pledges, campaign tactics, economy, guided primary source analysis, political campaigns, politics, presidential elections
Author
Primary Source Nexus
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