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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.



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Relevant Subject Area(s)

Visual Arts, US History And Government, US History, Civics And Government

Grade Level(s)

Middle School, High School

Media Type(s)

Illustration

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)