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Lesson Plan: Mud-Slinging and Deadly Duels – Teaching With Primary Sources (Scaffolded Writing Resources)
Grades 7-12
Negative campaigning has been a fixture of U.S. presidential elections since the nation’s earliest days. Attacks in print or out loud often prompt observers to judge who landed the most effective blows. While these moments feel uniquely modern, going negative in politics is nothing new. This video explores how historical examples of negative campaigning helped set the tone for the divisive tactics seen in elections today.
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