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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Radical Reads

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students recreate an "American Idol" contest in which they present their favorite books to their classmates using arguments for and excerpts from the books. Following the presentation, students will be polled and the least popular books...
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Handout
University of Groningen

American History: Outlines: Populists Advocate Easy Money

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource outlines the economic policies advocated by the Populists, including a demand for the unlimited coinage of silver.
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Handout
Vassar College

Vassar College: 1896: Tom Watson

For Students 9th - 10th
Tells about Watson's early life and involvement with the Farmers' Alliance in addition to later information about the 1896 Populist Party Presidential campaign.
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Article
University of Nebraska

University of Nebraska Lincoln: Editing Populism: The Omaha Platform of 1892

For Students 9th - 10th
A section of an article on Populism. It looks at the Omaha Platform of 1892, which was adopted by the Populist Party at its founding convention. George H. Gibson's views on Populism are discussed - he was editor of Wealth Makers, a...