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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Campaign of 1840: The Candidates

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students compare and contrast William Henry Harrison and Martin Van Buren as candidates for president. They explain why the Whigs wanted to find a candidate in the mold of former president Andrew Jackson and discuss whether Harrison fit...
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Lesson Plan
National Endowment for the Humanities

Neh: Edsit Ement: The Campaign of 1840

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A three-lesson unit on the campaign and election of 1840. Links to many sites for more information, interactive worksheets, lesson objectives, and assessment. From EDSITEment.
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Handout
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: The Presidents Biography: 8. Martin Van Buren

For Students 9th - 10th
A biography of President Martin Van Buren featuring his professional life. Find details of the era and his domestic policy, foreign affairs, and presidential politics.