Settler Colonialism
We the People
When thinking about the Electoral College and voting rights, I often think about settler colonialism. Many of the institutions related to voting in this country are deeply rooted in tactics to restrict specific groups of people from voting. Here are a few resources for students to engage with voting through the lens of settler colonialism.
Culture
By clicking the picture, you will be taken to a really cool game where you can run for President. This would be a great interactive resource for students to understand how a Presidential Campaign, and the Electoral College work. Tip: It can be used as a fun competition to see who can get the most Electoral Votes! |
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History
Here is a great video that goes through the entire history of voting in the United States. It covers everything from George Washington's first election to the Voting Rights Act of 1965. This would also be a great resource for intersectionality to explore how the vote was gained by different groups across races and gender. |
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Culture
This is an excellent article depicting the role of the Indigenous vote in the 2020 election. Some great conversations students could have about this article are why a single group can swing an election, and the kinds of groups that can swing an election. |