The Election of Andrew Young as the First Black Congressman from Georgia.

Grant, Philip A., Jr.

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ERIC Number: EJ548186

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1997

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The Election of Andrew Young as the First Black Congressman from Georgia.

Grant, Philip A., Jr.

Southern Social Studies Journal, v22 n2 p51-61 Spr 1997

Analyzes the election and congressional career of Georgian, Andrew Young. Briefly discusses the demographic, political, and civil rights issues that combined to secure Young his first congressional seat. Includes a series of suggested teaching activities and discussion questions. (MJP)

Descriptors: Biographies, Black Achievement, Black History, Black Leadership, Civil Rights, Elections, Legislators, Middle Schools, Political Campaigns, Political Issues, Racial Discrimination, Secondary Education, United States History, Voter Registration, Voting

Publication Type: Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive

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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners

Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Georgia

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