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Q3: How did media coverage of the Ford Hunger March shape public opinion about the labor movement and the demands of industrial workers?

Formative Task:

Historical Headlines & Media Bias: Provide students with a set of newspaper headlines and/or excerpts related to the Ford Hunger March. Ask them to discuss and analyze the headlines. Prompt them to consider the perspectives presented in the headlines, the potential biases, and the questions that arise from these sources. Instruct students to identify instances of potential bias, influencing language, and differing perspectives in the excerpts. This activity aims to enhance their critical thinking skills and deepen their understanding of how media bias can influence public perception.