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DC's Elected Leaders: Walter Washington, Marion Barry, Sharon Pratt, and Muriel Bowser
Evaluate the contributions of key mayors in modern DC history, from Walter Washington to Muriel Bowser.
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DC Government, Home Rule, and the Statehood Question
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Explain how the District government is structured, the history of Home Rule, and the civic impact of not having statehood.
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3.31District of Columbia Social Studies Standards · All agesEvaluate the legacy and contributions of significant historical and contemporary community and elected leaders in Washington, DC including but not limited to Walter Washington, Marion Barry, Sharon Pratt and Muriel Bowser.
3.34District of Columbia Social Studies Standards · All agesIdentify key leaders and representatives of Washingtonians in the District and national government, and explain the roles and responsibilities of each including but not limited to the mayor and the Congressional representative.