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1896 Bryan "Cross of Gold" Poster



Media literacy and critical thinking activity analyzing an 1896 campaign poster for William Jennings Bryan for messages about economics, religion and target audience.



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Unit: 1896 - 1908 The Modern Campaign
Kit: Media Constructions of Presidential Campaigns
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Resource Details


Relevant Subject Area(s)

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

Grade Level(s)

High School, College

Media Type(s)

Informational Text, Poster, Speech

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)