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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Campaign of 1840: William Henry Harrison and Tyler, Too

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners list some issues important during the campaign of 1840. They compare and contrast the careers of Martin Van Buren and William Henry Harrison before they became president and explain why the Whigs wanted to find a candidate in...
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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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Website
Digital History

Digital History: The Whigs

For Students 9th - 10th
A look at the Whig Party's formation in the 1830s as opposition to the Democratic Party. Read about their legislative plans, and the men they nominated for president over the years.
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Handout
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: The Presidents Biography: 9. William Henry Harrison

For Students 9th - 10th
A concise biography featuring the professional life of President William Henry Harrison. Find details of the era of his administration, his domestic policy, foreign affairs, and presidential politics.
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Unit Plan
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: William Henry Harrison Makes the Front Page! Lesson Plan

For Students 9th - 10th
Lesson plan videos, images, activities for students to General William Henry Harrison's involvement in the War of 1812.