Dolley Madison: In Pursuit of Common Ground

In this video, students learn about how Dolley Madison encouraged compromise by hosting events that brought people together. The video prompts students to think about the importance of seeking common ground despite differences before closing by asking students, “What can you do to work together?”

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  • Explain how seeing common ground is important in politics and everyday life
  • Engage in direct discussion
  • Explain who Dolley Madison was, her impact, and how she helped people find common ground and compromise

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In this video, students learn about how Dolley Madison encouraged compromise by hosting events that brought people together. The video prompts students to think about the importance of seeking common ground despite differences before closing by asking students, “What can you do to work together?”

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