This lesson focuses on retrocession as one possible solution for Washington, D.C.'s lack of federal representation
Students . . .
- learn the meaning of retrocession, specifically in conjunction with Washington, D.C.
- explain how retrocession is a possible plan for D.C.'s future.
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complete an exit ticket to answer the following prompt: How would retrocession fix D.C.’s lack of congressional representation?
DC Content Power Standards:
- 12.DC.22.6: Review the reasons why Washington, D.C. residents do not have voting representation in Congress, and assess the prospects for current efforts to get congressional representation for the District.
- 12.DC.16: Students identify key milestones and efforts that led to greater self-government and suffrage for Washington, D.C. residents.
C3 Framework Indicators and Common Core Standards for Literacy in History/Social Studies:
- D2.Civ.10.9-12. Analyze the impact and the appropriate roles of personal interests and perspectives on the application of civic virtues, democratic principles, constitutional rights, and human rights.
- D2.Civ.12.9-12. Analyze how people use and challenge local, state, national, and international laws to address a variety of public issues.
- D2.Civ.14.9-12. Analyze historical, contemporary, and emerging means of changing societies, promoting the common good, and protecting rights.