| Simulation Name: | Gilded Age |
| Description: | Political issues in the 1890s. |
| Simulation Type: | Game |
| Details: | Congressional Politics in the Gilded Age is a 25 minute game simulation which introduces students to political issues in late nineteenth century United States. The simulation incorporates a reward system that creates a competetive situation while necessitating negotiation and compromise to reach a consensus or political bargain on each issue. Groups of six to nine students, each acting as the US Senate, discuss, amend and vote on historical pieces of legislation. Subsequent discussion can focus on the political issues, the supporting arguments, the historical personalities or a comparison of the simulation with actual events.
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