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August 2007
ProQuest Updates
Our product development team is constantly reviewing customer feedback and making changes to our learning resources to meet your needs. Several updates or content additions were recently completed, and we wanted to bring them to your attention:

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Classroom Activity

Mitt Romney, former Governor of Massachusetts, is currently one the leading Republican candidates for the presidency in 2008. He joins a long list of Mormons who have run for higher office.

Why might his Mormon religion discourage a vote for Mitt Romney in the Republican convention or in the Presidential election of 2008? What about the Mormon religion may be a positive influence for a vote for Mitt Romney? What are the similarities and the difference between typical mainstream Christian beliefs and what the Mormons believe and practice? Explore these essential questions in Platinum.

ProQuest K-12 Stories
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K-12 Website Updates
The newest additions to proquestk12.com, your single source for hands-on K-12 solution information:
New ProQuest Solution Information Pages (Web)
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ProQuest Civil War Era
Why did territorial expansion fuel the slavery argument to the point of civil war? Was there more to the Southern argument than just a defense of slavery? What were the reasons for Northern aversion to the Lincoln administration? More than just battles, ProQuest Civil War Era explores the key political and social viewpoints of the period as well. Find out more about
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Essays: Horses, Dogs, Cats, Birds, or ANY

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