About This Lesson
Engage your students with a dynamic one-period lesson that explores oligarchy through historical case studies and modern political analysis. This lesson breaks down how power concentrates in the hands of a few, from the Gilded Age industrialists to Soviet-era elites and Russian oligarchs today. With media literacy activities and real-world connections to Big Tech and wealth inequality, students will critically evaluate whether oligarchy exists in the U.S. today.
- Perfect for U.S. Government, Civics, and History classes
- Encourages debate, analysis, and real-world application
- Includes primary sources, discussion prompts, and assessment tools
