Students will be able to critically identify key tipping points in the evolution of political parties.  They will be able to connect this evolution to geographic elements and identify causation factors that led to this evolution. Key question: How did political parties impact the geography of the United States between 1792 and 1972? Contains links to student materials and teacher materials for creating lesson plans.

Short activity that gives students the chance to research smaller American political parties.

Students will be debating on election issues and looking at the Republican stance vs. the Democratic stance. Students will then vote on which side the stand on for each issue. Remix made to make it easier to understand.

The Problem with "Reagan Democrats;" Does the trope obscure more than it illuminates about the 2016 election?