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Lesson Plan: Gaffes on the Campaign Trail – Teaching With Primary Sources (Scaffolded Writing Resources)
Grades 7-12
Gaffes have cast a shadow on many U.S. presidential campaigns, from the scandal that rocked Grover Cleveland’s campaign in 1884 to news of modern-day missteps that spread like wildfire across the Internet. Discover how a single phrase or blunder can end up dominating political discourse, from the 19th century to today.
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