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Biography
George W. Bush: The Son Also Rises
He is heir to one of America's political dynasties. His grandfather was a senator, his father a president, and his brother, like himself, is a governor of a southern state. Gregarious, affable, well liked and with ample funding for his campaign, he was posed to become the next president of the United States. BIOGRAPHY takes a look at the man who now president of the United States. George W. Bush: The Son Also Rises would be useful for classes on American History, American Culture, Civics and Political Science. It is appropriate for middle school and high school.
Objectives
Students will examine the personal and political life of a presidential candidate. They will gain an understanding of George W. Bush's background, preparation and qualifications as a prospective president. They will also learn the effects of a candidate's decision to run for public office on his or her family.
National History Standards
George W. Bush: The Son Also Rises fulfills the following National Standards for History for grades 5-12: chronological thinking, historical comprehension, historical analysis and interpretations, and historical research capabilities for era 10.
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Discussion Questions
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George W. Bush's father is George H. W. Bush. What are some of the accomplishments of the candidate's father?
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Being the son of a former president can have its disadvantages as well as its advantages. Discuss the positive and negative aspects for George W. Bush as the son of George. H. W. Bush.
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The Bush family is sometimes referred to as a political dynasty. What is a political dynasty and why does the Bush family fit this definition? What other families might be considered political dynasties, past and present?
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George W. Bush's sister Robin died of leukemia as a young child. What is leukemia? What advances in medicine since her death might have helped Robin Bush?
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George W. Bush's college fraternity practiced the ritual of hazing. What is hazing and why is it so dangerous?
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In the 1960s, the United States was involved in a conflict in Vietnam. How did the Vietnam War change George W. Bush's life and how did it affect America?
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George W. Bush calls his post-college days his "nomadic days." Why? What does he mean by nomadic?
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What was George W. Bush's first political campaign?
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Discuss the role of George W. Bush in the presidential campaign of George H. W. Bush.
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Discuss the role of baseball in George W. Bush's life and career.
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What are some of the questions and controversies that surround George W. Bush's business practices?
Extended Activities
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A resume is a document that lists a person's credentials and work experience. Create a resume for George W. Bush
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Design a campaign poster for Bush 2000.
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