U.S. history, 1890's, Political Parties    Mr. Donn's Lesson Plan: U.S. history, 1890's, Political Parties Lesson: Compare the Populist Party Platform (found here http://www.pinzler.com/ushistory/popparplatsupp.html ) to the Tea Party platform (found here http://www.theteapartyplatform.com/ ) Look for similarities   Additional lesson:  Select one of the two and explain why it either appeals or does not appeal to you.   Defend your position with at least three positive argument statements. Related Links Compare and Contrast the Populist Party to the Tea Party A Parable on Populism lesson plan The Populist Party and Farmers lesson plan African Americans and the Populist Movement lesson plan The Life of the Tea Party lesson plan How to write an argument statement   Other Lesson Plans Mr. Donn Lesson Plans: LaFollette Platform American Government Lesson Plans American History Lesson Plans   Free Presentations in PowerPoint format  All Rights Reserved    Clip Art Credit: Phillip Martin Have a great year!