Resource Overview
After analyzing primary and secondary sources, students debate increasing the number of members in the U.S. House of Representatives, then gerrymander simulated districts.
Students will be able to:
- Explain how population growth in the U.S. has affected individual representation in the U.S. House of Representatives.
- Summarize primary sources to gain an understanding of the original purpose of the House of Representatives.
- Debate, citing evidence, whether the U.S. government should increase the number of House members in response to population growth.
Features of This Resource
- Four maps of House districts that students gerrymander using “packing” or “cracking” techniques
- Lesson includes historic sources like the Federalist Papers, a 1929 New York Times article, as well as current sources
- Fun lesson plan for Government and APUSG classes
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