Vassar College
Vassar College: 1896: The Democratic Party
From the very extensive website that covers the presidential campaign of 1896 through political cartoons and contemporary commentary is this discussion about the Democratic Party and its candidates and platform in the election of 1896....
Other
Liberal.ca: The Liberal Party of Canada
This resource outlines the Liberal Party's political platform and strategies for implementation. A wealth of information is provided through text, original documents, and multimedia.
Vassar College
Vassar College: 1896: The Gold National Democratic Party
This resource for Political Cartoons addresses the Democratic Party that could not stomach their party's new silver platform and the nomination of William Jennings Bryan.
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Texas State Historical Association
Texas State Historical Association: Elections in Texas [Pdf]
An activity guide where students refer to the Texas Almanac, which is free to download, for information needed to complete assigned tasks. In this lesson, they study results from recent and past elections, create graphs and charts,...
CNN
Cnn: Third Parties
You've read about them throughout American history but never really understood what they were! Here's a good synopsis of the surviving third parties and their platform of political views.
Ohio History Central
Ohio History Central: Populist Party
The Populist Party was one of the more successful third parties, at least in state politics. Read about its platform on the national and state levels in the 1890s.
Other
Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library: 1916 Election
Here is a multi-faceted look at the election of 1916. Read about the politics of the Democratic and Republican Parties and the results of the election. Also, find out about the interests of immigrants, women, African-Americans, and...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: So You Want to Be President?
This project-based learning project extends classroom learning with a variety of multimedia tools to conduct an engaging election campaign for the Presidency. Students form political parties, write a platform, and conduct a campaign for...
Vassar College
1896: Hanna, the Republicans, and Labor
Mark Hanna, William McKinley's campaign manager in the campaign of 1896, was an enigmatic political figure. Read about his supposed support of the working man, contrasted with his appeal to prominent businessmen in soliciting their...
University of Virginia
Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: Franklin Pierce: The American Franchise
Read about the political party leanings of immigrants in the 1850s and the backlash against immigrants as reflected in political platforms.
University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: Whigs, Democrats and "Know Nothings"
Jackson's political opponents, united by little more than a common opposition to him, eventually coalesced into a common party called the Whigs, a British term signifying opposition to Jackson's "monarchial rule." Although they organized...
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: What Is Your Affiliation?
Political parties have platforms that describe their principles and issue stances in areas such as taxes, education and immigration. Answer the questions to see which party (Democratic, Republican, Green and Libertarian) is your best fit.
Curated OER
1896: The Democratic Party
From the very extensive website that covers the presidential campaign of 1896 through political cartoons and contemporary commentary is this discussion about the Democratic Party and its candidates and platform in the election of 1896....
Curated OER
1896: The Democratic Party
From the very extensive website that covers the presidential campaign of 1896 through political cartoons and contemporary commentary is this discussion about the Democratic Party and its candidates and platform in the election of 1896....
Curated OER
1896: The Democratic Party
From the very extensive website that covers the presidential campaign of 1896 through political cartoons and contemporary commentary is this discussion about the Democratic Party and its candidates and platform in the election of 1896....
Curated OER
1896: The Democratic Party
From the very extensive website that covers the presidential campaign of 1896 through political cartoons and contemporary commentary is this discussion about the Democratic Party and its candidates and platform in the election of 1896....
National Center for Public Policy Research
National Center: Acceptance Speech: 1964 Republican National Convention
Read the text of Barry Goldwater's acceptance speech for the presidential nomination at the 1964 Republican National Convention.