1868 Harper's Weekly Cover, "The First Vote"
Media literacy and critical thinking activity analyzing a magazine cover on the first vote for African Americans following passage of the 15th Amendment for messages about voting rights, race and target audience.
1868 Harper's Weekly Cover, "The First Vote"
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Relevant Subject Area(s)
Visual Arts, US History And Government, US History, Civics And GovernmentGrade Level(s)
Middle School, High SchoolMedia Type(s)
IllustrationAuthor(s)
Sox Sperry & Chris SperryView Standards
Resource Standard Common Core ELA StrandReading: History Social Studies (RH), Speaking and Listening (SL)