Students explore historical political parties and their platforms. After studying the origins and functions of political parties, students create their own platform to address current issues. In groups, students design an ad campaign...

For this lesson students investigate what it would cost to furnish one room of their choice by shopping on the Internet. Both Australian and American dollars are to be given for each item to demonstrate the difference between two...

Young scholars explore the need for money in a society and the artificial value of coin and paper currencies. They design their own coin and paper currency.

The campaign of 1884 was filled with scandals and recriminations from both parties. Read about the conventions that selected presidential candidates and read about the campaigns and election.

Just getting candidates for president was a trial for both the Republicans and Democrats in the election of 1880. Read about the factions in each party, and the several hopefuls wishing for the nomination. Find out about the platforms of...

Resource gives a history of money through the Civil War. It includes information about what influenced types of money to be made, Confederate currency, and Union currency.