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1800 Letter from Alexander Hamilton



Media literacy and critical thinking activity analyzing an 1800 letter from Alexander Hamilton about John Adams for messages about Adams' qualifications to be president.



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Unit: 1800 The Birth of Campaigns
Kit: Media Constructions of Presidential Campaigns
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Resource Details


Relevant Subject Area(s)

Journalism, US History And Government, US History, Civics And Government, ELA/English Language Arts

Grade Level(s)

High School, College

Media Type(s)

Editorial Opinion, Informational Text, News - Print

Author(s)

Sox Sperry & Chris Sperry

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Resource Standard Common Core ELA Strand
Reading: History Social Studies (RH), Speaking and Listening (SL)