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Secretary of the Treasury William H. Crawford Biography PowerPoint

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Biography presentation cover identifying William H. Crawford as Secretary of the Treasury, with his portrait
Opening slide of the Crawford biography
Birth slide stating William Harris Crawford was born February 24, 1772, in Amherst County, Virginia
Slide 2: Crawford's birth date and birthplace
Family background slide naming William H. Crawford's parents as Joel Crawford and Fanny Harris
Slide 3: Crawford's parents
Childhood slide tracing Crawford's moves to Edgefield County in 1779 and Columbia County in 1783
Slide 4: Family moves to South Carolina and Georgia
Education slide covering Crawford's Richmond Academy attendance and work farming and teaching after his father died
Slide 5: Education and family responsibilities
Legal career slide stating Crawford studied law, joined the bar in 1799, and practiced in Lexington, Georgia
Slide 6: Crawford enters legal practice
Political timeline slide noting Crawford's 1799 appointment and 1803 election to Georgia's House of Representatives
Slide 7: Political timeline for 1799 and 1803
Marriage slide stating Crawford married Susanna Gerard in 1804 and that they had nine children
Slide 8: Crawford's marriage and children
Plantation slide stating Crawford owned the 1,300-acre Woodlawn plantation and enslaved 45 people
Slide 9: Woodlawn plantation and slavery
Duel slide describing John Clark shattering Crawford's left wrist on December 16, 1806, and his recovery
Slide 10: Crawford's 1806 duel with John Clark
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Social Studies, History, History: USA, Government

Grades

Not Grade Specific

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Teacher Tools, Presentations

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The Secretary of the Treasury William H. Crawford Biography PowerPoint provides educators with a 38-page presentation detailing the life and career of William H. Crawford. Covering key biographical details from Crawford's birthdate and birthplace to his education, political experience, elected offices held, accomplishments, marriage, and children, this resource enables teachers to integrate engaging visual content into lessons on 19th century American history and government. Suitable for whole class instruction or small group activities, the informative slides highlight Crawford's tenure as a U.S. Senator from Georgia, President Pro Tempore of the U.S. Senate, 1824 Democratic-Republican presidential nominee, and Secretary of the Treasury under President James Madison. Personable and concise, this biography PowerPoint brings an influential historical figure to life.

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william crawford biography treasury senator

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