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The 2020 election is not the only unpredictable one in history. The Election of 1800 highlighted an unforeseen event in a presidential election. The activity reviews documents from the elections and what happened when the electoral college ended in a tie. Scholars also learn how the Twelfth Amendment resolved this issue to prevent it from occurring in the future. Historians complete a series of questions and participate in group discussion to reinforce key concepts.
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Concepts
elections, presidential elections, election day, the electoral college, the electoral process, the electoral vote, american history, american politics, politics, constitutional law, primary sources, primary source analysis, skills review, american democracy, representative democracy, democratic values, democracy
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Instructional Ideas
- Create a mock election to understand the significance of the Election of 1800
- Compare the Election of 1800 to other presidential elections
Classroom Considerations
- The resource is designed to be completed online
Pros
- Resource provides additional background knowledge to aid learners
- The activity uses primary sources to enhance learning
Cons
- None