President Benjamin Harrison Biography PowerPoint

Learn about America's 23rd president with this informative Benjamin Harrison biography PowerPoint. Engaging slides chronicle Harrison's life from his childhood in Ohio through his career as a politician and lawyer and his presidency. The resource covers details such as his birth date, education, early legal career, time as a Brigadier General in the Civil War, election to various political offices including the US Senate, nomination and election as president in 1888, major events and policies during his presidency like the Sherman Antitrust Act, and even his family and post-presidency activism. This comprehensive presentation is an engaging way for students to build background knowledge and highlights from Harrison's life and presidency. Teachers can use it as a whole class lesson, basis for research, or enrichment for interested students.