WebQuest
The Pennsylvania Jameses
James Buchanan became our 15th president. Review the primary sources found under resources. Fill out the NARA forms. You will need to fill out a form for each source you review. You must review at least one poster, one political cartoon, one Photo and one song for this activity. You may use the photo on this page also. While review these sources, keep this question in mind. Would I vote for this man based on what I see.
Use the Venn-diagram to comapare an election poster to a photo of Buchanan. Use your finding to help you answer the question "Would I vote for this man?"
Interesting fact: Buchanan's sister was married to the brother of Stephen Foster. Foster was a strong supporter of Buchanan and wrote Buchanan's election songs.
Attachments
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A serviceable garment--or reverie of a bachelor
Description: This election poater of James Buchanan portrays him as a poor bachelor. This was a gimmick, as buchanan was wealthy. Why do you think they portrayed Buchanan as a poor bachelor?
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Election poster of Buchanan
Description: Official election poster of James Buchanan.
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Buchanan taking the pot
Description: A political poster from Buchanan's election.
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Chasing the Buck
Description: A political cartoon.
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The White House Chair.
Description: An election song. This link will play the music, you must read the words.
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Sheet music of an election song written for James Buchanan.
Description: When you view this source, you must turn the pages to read the words. Click the arrow buttons at the bottom of the page to move from page to page.
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Fremont's Victory
Description: This song was written assuming Fremont would win the election. What does this song tell you about Buchanan?
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NARA cartoon worksheet
Description: Use this worksheet for your cartoon analysis.
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NARA photo worksheet
Description: Use this worksheet to analysis photos.
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NARA Written document worksheet
Description: Use this worksheet for your analysis of the election songs
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