I gave you this document in class.
Given our discussion about Southern white society, read this document about "poor whites." What is Kemble's main point? What is Olmsted's main point? How do they differ and/or compare? Do you think their views are indicative of the rest of the "non-poor white" population?
Due: MIDNIGHT, Thursday, Oct. 25
Wednesday, October 24, 2007
Monday, October 15, 2007
John C. Calhoun: South Carolina Exposition and Protest (1828)
This is hard-copy document that I distributed in class.
John C. Calhoun is one of the most colorful figures of both our nation's and our state's history. One-time VP to Andrew Jackson, Calhoun boldly broke with the president over nullification.
Read this document, keeping in mind that it was both written and published anonymously for a few years before Calhoun openly took credit for it. Sum up his main points, and then pick two (2) of them to make more specific comments/analysis of. Please also comment on your classmates' responses.
Due: MIDNIGHT, Wednesday, Oct. 17
John C. Calhoun is one of the most colorful figures of both our nation's and our state's history. One-time VP to Andrew Jackson, Calhoun boldly broke with the president over nullification.
Read this document, keeping in mind that it was both written and published anonymously for a few years before Calhoun openly took credit for it. Sum up his main points, and then pick two (2) of them to make more specific comments/analysis of. Please also comment on your classmates' responses.
Due: MIDNIGHT, Wednesday, Oct. 17
Tuesday, October 9, 2007
John Quincy Adams: The End of the "Era of Good Feelings"
I gave you this document in class.
In light of our discussion of the "Era of Good Feelings," read JQ Adams' commentary of the problems the emerged because of an essentially one-party country.
Does Adams provide any explanations about why problems erupted within the Republican party? Who or what does he blame for the end of the "Era of Good Feelings?" What might his bias be? Remember both his background and his future.
Due: MIDNIGHT, Wednesday, Oct. 10
In light of our discussion of the "Era of Good Feelings," read JQ Adams' commentary of the problems the emerged because of an essentially one-party country.
Does Adams provide any explanations about why problems erupted within the Republican party? Who or what does he blame for the end of the "Era of Good Feelings?" What might his bias be? Remember both his background and his future.
Due: MIDNIGHT, Wednesday, Oct. 10
Wednesday, October 3, 2007
Washington: Farewell Address (1796)
I gave you a hard copy of this document in class.
Washington gave this address just 2 months before the election of 1796. Actually, this address was never presented as a speech; instead, it was printed and circulated around the country.
What is the main point of this document? What is Washington's advice? Is he qualified to give such advice? Take into consideration his background and who he is when you read the document and answer the questions.
Due: MIDNIGHT, Thursday, Oct. 4
Washington gave this address just 2 months before the election of 1796. Actually, this address was never presented as a speech; instead, it was printed and circulated around the country.
What is the main point of this document? What is Washington's advice? Is he qualified to give such advice? Take into consideration his background and who he is when you read the document and answer the questions.
Due: MIDNIGHT, Thursday, Oct. 4
Tuesday, October 2, 2007
The Bill of Rights
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Read the Bill of Rights and only the Bill of Rights (translation: stop after the first 10 amendments). Choose TWO (2) of the amendments that "speak" to you and comment on their place in American society. How important are they?
Also, you will be quizzed on these amendments sometime this week. Make sure you memorize them (though not verbatim).
Due: MIDNIGHT, Tuesday, Oct. 2
Read the Bill of Rights and only the Bill of Rights (translation: stop after the first 10 amendments). Choose TWO (2) of the amendments that "speak" to you and comment on their place in American society. How important are they?
Also, you will be quizzed on these amendments sometime this week. Make sure you memorize them (though not verbatim).
Due: MIDNIGHT, Tuesday, Oct. 2
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