Lesson Plan

The Campaign of 1840: The Candidates

Curated and Reviewed by Lesson Planet

Students compare and contrast William Henry Harrison and Martin Van Buren as candidates for president. They explain why the Whigs wanted to find a candidate in the mold of former president Andrew Jackson and discuss whether Harrison fit the mold.

7 Views 6 Downloads
Resource Details
Grade
9th - 11th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
2 more...
Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Year
2004
Usage Permissions
Creative Commons
BY: 4.0
cc