A Learning in Motion Top Ten Selection

George Wallace

Subject Area:

Social Studies

Address/URL:

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/wallace/

Description:

This PBS site can be used alone, or as an accompaniment to the documentary about George Wallace in the series "The American Experience." Transcripts of the film and interviews, excerpts from a biography, timelines, maps, quotes, and introductions to persons and events featured in the movie make this site a very comprehensive teaching aide.

How You Can Use This Source:

Read the featured primary source documents (such as Wallace's retirement speech), or find an extensive bibliography on the subject.Use the suggestions posted for teachers on how to integrate the movie or the web site, or both, into your classroom work.LRead what others think of George Wallace or the documentary, post your own opinion on the discussion board, or cast your vote as to whether you think his turn-around was sincere!

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