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The Political Graveyard: Election of 1896

For Students 9th - 10th
This page from The Political Graveyard just lists the electoral votes each candidate received in the 1896 election. Links to brief biographical listings about each candidate and elector.
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PBS

Pbs: American Experience: Presidential Politics: Lyndon B. Johnson

For Students 9th - 10th
Here, read about the 1964 election, through which Republicans planned to "unseat President Lyndon Johnson." Learn about the man nominated by the Republicans, Barry Goldwater, about Johnson's own feelings of inadequacy, and about the 1964...
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US National Archives

National Archives: Running for Office

For Students 9th - 10th
A collection of political cartoons by Clifford K. Berryman that illustrate the presidential campain trail. Most of these cartoons appeared on the front page of Washington newspapers from 1898 through 1948.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: How Technology Changed the Way Candidates Run for President?

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This lesson plan focuses on how technology has changed Presidential election campaigns. It includes reading articles and conducting research.
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BBC

Bbc News: How to Elect a Us President

For Students 9th - 10th
Electing a US President can be a political marathon. The British Broadcasting Company helps make this process easier to understand by explaining it in key stages.
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Vassar College

Vassar College: 1896: Sectional Interests

For Students 9th - 10th
Website explores "sectionalism" and the political cartoons associated with the 1896 presidential election. Also, includes quotes from publications around the country.
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Curated OER

Usa today.com: Politics: Campaign 2004

For Students 9th - 10th
Top headlines are updated daily. Features an index of the 2004 candidates and their positions on various issues of the campaign. The latest polls can also be viewed here.
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Northern Illinois University

National Campaign Materials 1840 1840: Political Culture: Nativism

For Students 9th - 10th
This site has an article about pre-Civil War nativism as it was fueled by anti-immigrant groups and anti-Catholicism.
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Internet History Sourcebooks Project

Fordham University: Ancient History Sourcebook: Campaign of Sennacherib

For Students 9th - 10th
This Fordham University page is a short description given by Sennacherib about how he attacked a city. There are also Bible verses quoted about the same attack.
Article
CNN

Cnn: All Politics Debates Bring Out the Best and the Worst I

For Students 9th - 10th
A 1996 CNN news item reviews some of the famous mistakes made in presidential debates and considers the measures candidates take to make good impressions and avoid spectacular gaffes.
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Real Clear Politics:national 2004 Presidential Race Polls

For Students 9th - 10th
All the different presidential poll results are featured here in one spot. There are different charts for different polls.
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Other

Donald J. Trump

For Students 9th - 10th
Campaign website of Donald Trump, candidate for president, 2016, offers information on issues and other details of his campaign.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Woodrow Wilson: Win the Election of 1912

For Students 9th - 10th
In this interactive feature, you'll get the chance to form your own political party and try your hand at winning the Presidential Election of 1912. The election of 1912 featured four candidates: Woodrow Wilson, William Howard Taft,...
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Travel Document Systems

Tds: Georgia: Government

For Students 9th - 10th
A thorough discussion of the state of the government and politics in Georgia today. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes and a link is provided for more information on the South Ossetia question.
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Vassar College

Vassar College: 1896: The Democratic Party

For Students 9th - 10th
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....
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Northern Illinois University

Illinois in the Gilded Age: 1896: The Cross of Gold

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a very informative look at the politics involved in the campaign of 1896 where one of the main issues was the conflict between the gold standard and free silver. Read about the results of the election and the defeat of Populist...
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Other

Global Citizen Corps

For Students 9th - 10th
This youth organization is committed to fighting global poverty. The site requires registration in order to access the tools it provides for young people wanting to make a difference. But there is plenty of information on issues such as...
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Other

Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library: 1916 Election

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Election Central 2016: The Election Process

For Students 9th - 10th
This link from Election Central 2016 focuses on the Election Process using video clips, lesson plans, teaching materials, and activities having to do with the election process including Campaign Strategy, Getting the Nomination, Election...
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PBS

The History of Using Sampling Methods

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This lesson plan will allow students to understand how the sampling methods used in political polls developed throughout the twentieth century. Approximately five hours in length with materials free and downloadable.
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Harp Week

The Presidential Elections: 1884 Cleveland v. Blaine: Cartoons

For Students 9th - 10th
Political cartoons add a great deal of context to events. These cartoons from Harper's Weekly, covering the election of 1884, are organized by topic ranging from the Republican and Democratic nominations, to cartoons about the issues, to...
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Vassar College

Vassar College: 1896: The Gold National Democratic Party

For Students 9th - 10th
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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Vassar College

Vassar College: Democratic Party Platform, July 9, 1896

For Students 9th - 10th
This "1896, A Website for Political Cartoons" site provides text of the actual platform stating the Democratic stand on "The Money Question." of 1896.
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University of Nebraska

University of Nebraska Lincoln: Railroads and the Making of Modern America

For Students 9th - 10th
Corruptions, malfeasance, bribery and fraud - all these terms can describe the construction process of the American railroad system. Search primary source documents to uncover the shenanigans that took place in the late 19th century....