270 To Win
270towin: 2008 Presidential Election
Provides a map and detailed electoral facts for the presidential election of 2008 won by Barack H. Obama. This election was the first in which an African American was elected President and also the first time two sitting senators ran...
US Department of State
U.s. Department of State: Decades of Change: 1960 1980
Summary of the rise of cultural and ethnic pluralism that took place in America between 1960 -1980 causing major social change. Included were such movements as civil rights, women, Latino, Native-American, counterculture,...
US Department of State
America.gov: American Life: Bridge to the 21st Century
Features a comprehensive summary of American history from the 1990s to the beginning of the 21st century. Focuses on presidential elections, domestic policy, economics, foreign relations, and terrorism.
CNN
Cnn: Joe Biden
CNN's coverage on Joe Biden provides basic facts, video highlights, transcripts and speeches.
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
Carnegie Papers: Islam, Militarism, and the 2007 2008 Elections [Pdf]
The author argues in this article that 2007 will be a critical year in Pakistan when it comes to the development of democracy. There is a conflict between the Islamist political groups and the military under President Musharraf. Requires...
BBC
Bbc News: General Wins Mauritania Election'09
After overthrowing the elected government of Mauritania in 2008, the coup leader has been officially elected as President in a new 2009 election. Controversy and questionable honesty of the vote results exist. This article also provides...
The Guardian
Guardian: Mugabe and Tsvangirai Sign Deal to Hold Zimbabwe Power Sharing Talks
President Mugabe of Zimbabwe agrees to hold talks with the opposition leader to discuss sharing power. Mugabe was criticized for what was perceived by many as an undemocratic election process that returned him to power. [Date of Article:...
Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Australian Broadcasting Corporation: News: World Powers Condemn Mauritanian Coup
World nations have condemned the military leaders responsible for the coup in Mauritania. Promises have been made that new elections will take place soon. Details behind the coup are reviewed. (August 7,2008)
Other
Wall Street Journal: Mc Cain Versus Obama: Battle Lines Over Policy
The Wall Street Journal explores how presidential candidates Barack Obama and John McCain differ in their views on important policy issues such as business, economy, energy, healthcare, taxes, and education, among others. Includes links...
Curated OER
Bbc News: Kenya's Dubious Election
This article discusses the claims by the Orange Democratic Movement that the Kenya general election was rigged in favor of Mwai Kibaki and lists several reasons for the suspicions. (8 January 2008)
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Shmoop: Angola's Hi Tech Election
Read about the hi-tech solution that Angola has put in place in order to have the first election in 16 years. Sept. 2008
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Shmoop: Angola's Hi Tech Election
Read about the hi-tech solution that Angola has put in place in order to have their first election in 16 years. Sept. 2008
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: The Impact of Political Debates in the Television Age
This technology-based lesson encourages active engagement in the state elections process as part of a unit to prepare for debates to be held in the Fall of 2010. The lesson may also be adapted for use as a stand alone lesson. Student...
BBC
Bbc News: Mauritania Strongman Steps Forward
A look at the personal and political background of Mauritania's new military leader, General Mohamed Ould Abdelaziz. Links to related Mauritania topics are included in the article as well. (August 14, 2008)
OpenStax
Open Stax: Hope and Change
In 2008, American voters, tired of war and dispirited by the economic downturn, elected a relative newcomer to the political scene who inspired them and made them believe that the United States could rise above political partisanship....
PBS
Pbs News Hour: The Big Picture Economic Security in the Country & Your Community
This detailed lesson plan from the NewsHour With Jim Lehrer is designed to help students identify current economic concerns both in United States and in their communities.The estimated time commitment is two-three class sessions 45...
US Department of State
Bureau of International Information Programs: History Outline: Sectionalism
Article reviews several conditions of American society that sowed the seeds of civil war, particularly slavery and sectional conflict.
Other
Current Electoral Vote Predictor
This website is dedicated to tracking the electoral vote by examining the state-by-state polls. The data appears as a map, spreadsheets and table. As new state polls are released, the maps, spreadsheets, and tables will be updated.
PBS
Pbs Online News Hour: Obama's Transition to Power
PBS provides in-depth news coverage of Obama's presidential transition including analysis, interviews, background reports, a list of key positions (named as they are filled), and related links. Continuously updated.
Polk Brothers Foundation Center for Urban Education at DePaul University
De Paul University: Center for Urban Education: New Leadership [Pdf]
"New Leadership" is Harold Washington's Acceptance Speech as Mayor of Chicago on April 12, 1983. It is followed by an assignment which requires students to provide evidence from the text; it includes comparing Washington's election as...
PBS
Pbs Online News Hour: National Discussion and Debate Series: Health Care
This detailed series of lesson plans is designed to provide students with background for examining whether health care is a fundamental right and if the government should act to provide it. The three to seven period lesson culminates in...
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Joe Biden
CNN's coverage on Joe Biden provides basic facts, video highlights, transcripts and speeches.
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