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James G. Blaine (Former Secretary of State & U.S. Senator - ME) BIO PowerPoint

James G. Blaine (Former Secretary of State & U.S. Senator - ME) BIO PowerPoint preview
James G. Blaine (Former Secretary of State & U.S. Senator - ME) BIO PowerPoint preview
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Biography presentation cover introducing former Secretary of State James G. Blaine alongside his portrait
Opening slide of the biography presentation
Biography slide 2: Blaine’s January 31, 1830, birth in West Brownsville, Pennsylvania, with a location map
Slide 2: Birth date and birthplace
Biography slide 3: Blaine as the third child of Ephraim and Maria Blaine, with older sisters Harriet and Margaret
Slide 3: Parents and older sisters
Biography slide 4: Blaine’s great-grandfather Ephraim served under George Washington in the Revolutionary War
Slide 4: A family connection to the Revolution
Biography slide 5: Blaine entered Washington College at thirteen and joined the Washington Literary Society
Slide 5: College enrollment and debating society
Biography slide 6: Blaine’s June 1847 graduation, salutatory address, and decision against Yale Law School
Slide 6: Graduation and plans for work
Biography slide 7: Blaine began teaching math and ancient languages at Kentucky’s Western Military Institute in 1848
Slide 7: Teaching at age eighteen
Biography slide 8: Blaine married teacher Harriet Stanwood on June 30, 1850, then visited family in Pennsylvania
Slide 8: Marriage to Harriet Stanwood
Biography slide 9: Blaine’s seven children, including Stanwood, who died in infancy, Walker, Emmons, and four more
Slide 9: The couple’s seven children
Biography slide 10: Family moves to Augusta and Philadelphia, where Blaine taught science and literature in 1852
Slide 10: Family moves and a new teaching job
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Social Studies, History, History: USA, Government

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Not Grade Specific

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Teacher Tools, Presentations

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PDF

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About This Product

This informative 72-page PDF biography PowerPoint profiles the life of James G. Blaine, a prominent 19th century American politician from Maine. It traces his journey from his early years and education to his noteworthy career in public service as a Congressman, Senator, and two-time Secretary of State. The presentation also highlights Blaine's unsuccessful 1884 Republican presidential nomination. Educators can utilize this rich resource to teach students about Blaine's numerous accomplishments and contributions to U.S. political history. With engaging visuals and details spanning his personal background, elected offices, and legacy, it makes an excellent addition to any middle school or high school social studies curriculum covering government leaders and influential historical figures.

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James Blaine politician Secretary State Senator Congressman Maine biography PowerPoint social studies government history

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