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The 1828 Campaign of Andrew Jackson and the Growth of Party Politics
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Changes in voting qualifications and participation, the election of Andrew Jackson, and the formation of the Democratic Party"”due largely to the organizational skills of Martin Van Buren"”all contributed to making the election of 1828 and Jackson's presidency a watershed in the evolution of the American political system.

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History
Social Studies
Material Type:
Lesson
Provider:
National Endowment for the Humanities
Provider Set:
EDSITEment!
Date Added:
11/19/2020
American Government
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American Government is designed to meet the scope and sequence requirements of the single-semester American government course. This title includes innovative features designed to enhance student learning, including Insider Perspective features and a Get Connected Module that shows students how they can get engaged in the political process. The book provides an important opportunity for students to learn the core concepts of American government and understand how those concepts apply to their lives and the world around them. American Government includes updated information on the 2016 presidential election.Senior Contributing AuthorsGlen Krutz (Content Lead), University of OklahomaSylvie Waskiewicz, PhD (Lead Editor)

Subject:
Government
Material Type:
Full Course
Provider:
Rice University
Provider Set:
OpenStax College
Date Added:
01/06/2016
Chapter 1: As Ohio Goes: Introduction
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The adage, "The nation goes as Ohio goes," is a reflection upon Ohio's key status when it comes to presidential elections and campaigns. But why is that the case? What is so special about Ohio? Our journey begins here. [1:46]

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Social Studies
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Audio/Video
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PBS LearningMedia
Date Added:
11/06/2023
Chapter 3: As Ohio Goes: Central Ohio
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Central Ohio is our first stop on our journey around the "Five Ohios." As the fastest growing-and youngest-region of the state. The state capital of Columbus has come a long way from "Cowtown" to metropolis. Its political tilt and population puts it in line with growing Western states. [7:41]

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Social Studies
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Audio/Video
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PBS LearningMedia
Date Added:
11/06/2023
Chapter 4: As Ohio Goes: Northwest Ohio
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With deep roots in farming and factories, the Northwest region of Ohio is home to key industries and a Midwestern sensibility that any candidate would be wise to speak to. With a historically conservative lean, if candidates do well here, they'll likely also find support in the American heartland. [9:18]

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Social Studies
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Audio/Video
Provider:
PBS LearningMedia
Date Added:
11/06/2023
Chapter 5: As Ohio Goes: Northeast Ohio
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Though population in the NE region of Ohio has been in decline in past decades, it still is home to the most voters in the state. It's also a bastion for Democrats, helping to make or break their chances in Ohio. Its voters reflect the sentiment and makeup of Northeastern America. [9:55]

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Social Studies
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Audio/Video
Provider:
PBS LearningMedia
Date Added:
11/06/2023
Chapter 6: As Ohio Goes: Southeast Ohio
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The Southeast region of Ohio is the largest in area, but the least populated of all the regions. Voters in this Appalachian region retain an independent streak politically, but also an acute memory of their history with the energy industry and failed political promises. [9:04]

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Social Studies
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Audio/Video
Provider:
PBS LearningMedia
Date Added:
11/06/2023
Chapter 7: As Ohio Goes: Southwest Ohio
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Of all the swing regions, Southwest Ohio might be the tipping point for most candidates looking to win the state. Serving as a bastion for conservative voters, it's a must-win for any Republican. With its southern exposure, the Southwest region typifies the non-rural southern United States. [9:55]

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Social Studies
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Audio/Video
Provider:
PBS LearningMedia
Date Added:
11/06/2023
Chapter 8: As Ohio Goes: 3rd Parties - Changing Demographics
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Presidential election history shows that third parties have had some success in Ohio, but none have ever won the state. Meanwhile, migration and shifting demographics in the United States may alter Ohio's electoral importance. For now, though, the nation still goes as Ohio goes. [3:27]

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Social Studies
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Audio/Video
Provider:
PBS LearningMedia
Date Added:
11/06/2023
Everyday Learning: Let's Vote
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Voting is fun, especially if you are voting for something tasty. In this short video, students taste three different apples and vote for their favorite. The results of the vote are tallied on a chart. Includes links to an activity, background information, and additional resources. [1:55]

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Social Studies
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Audio/Video
Provider:
PBS LearningMedia
Date Added:
12/01/2022
Federal Voting Assistance Program (FVAP)
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This informative site contains information about voting in local, state and federal elections. Includes detailed instructions for absentee voting.

Subject:
Social Studies
Material Type:
Reading
Date Added:
12/01/2023
The First American Party System: Events, Issues, and Positions
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Fear of factionalism and political parties was deeply rooted in Anglo-American political culture before the American Revolution. Leaders such as George Washington and Thomas Jefferson hoped their new government, founded on the Constitution, would be motivated instead by a common intent, a unity. But political parties did form in the United States, with their beginnings in Washington's cabinet.

Subject:
History
Social Studies
Material Type:
Lesson
Provider:
National Endowment for the Humanities
Provider Set:
EDSITEment!
Date Added:
11/19/2020
Lesson 1: 1828 Campaign of Andrew Jackson: Expansion of the Voting Base
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Did changes in state constitutions tend to affect the voting population? In this lesson, students discuss the general trend in the first half of the 19th century to extend the right to vote to more white males.

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History
Social Studies
Material Type:
Lesson Plan
Provider:
National Endowment for the Humanities
Provider Set:
EDSITEment!
Date Added:
11/19/2020
Lesson 1: The Campaign of 1840: The Whigs, the Democrats, and the Issues
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Many accounts portray the campaign of 1840 as almost exclusively image-based. This lesson offers students the opportunity to reflect on the nature of the campaign. Though intended for the teacher, all or part of the following background information may be useful for some students.

Subject:
History
Social Studies
Material Type:
Lesson Plan
Provider:
National Endowment for the Humanities
Provider Set:
EDSITEment!
Date Added:
11/19/2020