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Analyzing Protest Songs of the 1960s
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In this lesson focused on 1960's American youth counterculture and the war in Vietnam, students will explore the divide between the classes, with politicians enforcing strategies largely executed by working class young men. Students will analyze the cultural context and impact of Creedence Clearwater Revival’s song, “Fortunate Son.” Extension activities include comparing this song to other protest songs and exploring how songs lend themselves to social commentary.

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Social Studies
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Lesson Plan
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THE GILDER LEHRMAN INSTITUTE OF AMERICAN HISTORY
Date Added:
07/21/2017
Battle Lines:  Letters from America's Wars
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In these audio recordings of actual letters from parties involved in the Civil War, students will see two sides of the Civil War through the eyes of two soliders on the opposing sides. Chapter One: Enlisting shows students letters from a Confederate general, Braxton Bragg as well as the reply from Henry Hunt, Union Chief of Artillery. The audio recordings are accompanied by the letter itself.

Subject:
English Language Arts
Social Studies
Material Type:
Lesson
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THE GILDER LEHRMAN INSTITUTE OF AMERICAN HISTORY
Author:
The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History
Date Added:
02/26/2019
The Battle Over the Bank: Hamilton v. Jefferson
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Students will analyze primary sources to understand the necessary and proper clause; and learn about the war debt and currency issues to better understand the national bank debate.

Subject:
American History
Social Studies
Material Type:
Lesson Plan
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THE GILDER LEHRMAN INSTITUTE OF AMERICAN HISTORY
Author:
Elise Stevens Wilson
Date Added:
02/26/2019
The Nullification Crisis
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Students will examine the wording of the Tariff of 1828 to discover how the tariff affected the economies of the North and the South. They will look at John C. Calhoun?s Exposition and Protest, Andrew Jackson's Nullification Proclamation and Daniel Webster's 1830 speech.

Subject:
American History
English Language Arts
Social Studies
Material Type:
Lesson Plan
Provider:
THE GILDER LEHRMAN INSTITUTE OF AMERICAN HISTORY
Author:
Elise Stevens Wilson
Date Added:
02/26/2019