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The Election of Barack Obama 44th President of the United States

At the end of this lesson students will be able to:
* Describe some of Barack Obama’s credentials, values, and political ideals
* Understand the connection between the Civil Rights Movement and the election of Barack Obama to be President of the United States
* Discuss the importance of the Voting Rights Act of 1965
* Appreciate the importance of perspective in viewing and analyzing the significance of an historical event

More about this lesson plan:
Materials Needed: Review the lesson plan and the websites used throughout. Locate and bookmark suggested materials and websites. Download and print documents you will use and duplicate copies as necessary for student viewing.
Author: Christine L. Compston
Source: © edsitement.neh.gov

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