Lesson
The Causes and the Effects of the Election of 1800
How did the emergence of political parties influence the development of American democracy?
Founding Principles
Objective
- Students will explain how the election of 1800 led to the ratification of the Twelfth Amendment.
Materials
Student Resources:
- A piece of paper and writing utensil
- The Causes and Effects of the Election of 1800 Essay
Lesson Components
EssayThe Causes and Effects of the Election of 1800 Middle School Essay
Explain how the election of 1800 led to the ratification of the Twelfth Amendment.
Lesson plan
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Facilitation Notes
- This lesson assumes students have an understanding of the electoral college. Help prepare students with the background information needed with the following resources: