This document (which I gave you in class) is an excerpt from Sumner's "Crime against Kansas" speech.
What are Sumner's main points? Was his attack on South Carolina and Sen. Butler inappropriate? Did Rep. Brooks overreact to this speech?
Now that you know the story behind this speech, please share your thoughts as to whether the physical attack on Sumner was justified. Use specific examples from the speech to back up your argument.
Due: MIDNIGHT, Wednesday, Nov. 28
Tuesday, November 27, 2007
Tuesday, November 20, 2007
Zinn assignment
APUS History
A People’s History of the United States
Reading Assignment
Introduction: Howard Zinn is a historian and social activist who is well-known for his book A People’s History of the United States. In this book, he presents US history chronologically from various viewpoints outside the normal, accepted textbook views.
Assignment: Choose two (2) of the following chapters to read in Zinn’s book:
Ch. 6—The Intimately Oppressed
Ch. 7—As Long as Grass Grows or Water Runs
Ch. 8—We Take Nothing by Conquest, Thank God
Ch. 9—Slavery Without Submission, Emancipation Without Freedom
Each of these chapters deal with a particular group in US history, and each group experienced some degree of hardship at the hands of the US government. After reading your two chapters, you will write a review in which you will include the following:
1. A summary of Zinn’s main argument for each chapter. Try to weave the chapters together as one fluid discussion.
2. An analysis of how the two chapters are related to each other.
3. Your opinion (without using 1st person!) of Zinn’s arguments. Do you think he’s right? Do you think he’s way off? With which parts of his argument do you most and least agree?
Your review needs to be at least 4 pages long, and it must be typed using 12-point Times New Roman font with default margins. Please carefully edit and proofread reviews prior to turning them in.
Additional Information: The full text of Zinn’s book can be found here, or I will be happy to make copies for students who do not have internet access and/or who request hard copies of the chapters. Alternately, students may either purchase the book at a bookstore or check out a copy from the local library.
As always, all work must be original and your own. Papers suspected of cheating and/or plagiarism will be given a zero.
Due: December 6, 2007 at the BEGINNING of class.
A People’s History of the United States
Reading Assignment
Introduction: Howard Zinn is a historian and social activist who is well-known for his book A People’s History of the United States. In this book, he presents US history chronologically from various viewpoints outside the normal, accepted textbook views.
Assignment: Choose two (2) of the following chapters to read in Zinn’s book:
Ch. 6—The Intimately Oppressed
Ch. 7—As Long as Grass Grows or Water Runs
Ch. 8—We Take Nothing by Conquest, Thank God
Ch. 9—Slavery Without Submission, Emancipation Without Freedom
Each of these chapters deal with a particular group in US history, and each group experienced some degree of hardship at the hands of the US government. After reading your two chapters, you will write a review in which you will include the following:
1. A summary of Zinn’s main argument for each chapter. Try to weave the chapters together as one fluid discussion.
2. An analysis of how the two chapters are related to each other.
3. Your opinion (without using 1st person!) of Zinn’s arguments. Do you think he’s right? Do you think he’s way off? With which parts of his argument do you most and least agree?
Your review needs to be at least 4 pages long, and it must be typed using 12-point Times New Roman font with default margins. Please carefully edit and proofread reviews prior to turning them in.
Additional Information: The full text of Zinn’s book can be found here, or I will be happy to make copies for students who do not have internet access and/or who request hard copies of the chapters. Alternately, students may either purchase the book at a bookstore or check out a copy from the local library.
As always, all work must be original and your own. Papers suspected of cheating and/or plagiarism will be given a zero.
Due: December 6, 2007 at the BEGINNING of class.
Tuesday, November 6, 2007
Seneca Falls Convention: "Declaration of Sentiments"
I gave you this document in class Tuesday.
The Seneca Fall Convention is long-hailed as the first organized impetus for women's rights. Does this document ring any bells (it should)? What is the purpose of the Declaration of Sentiments? Choose TWO (2) of their arguments on which to specifically comment.
Due: MIDNIGHT, Wednesday, Nov. 7
The Seneca Fall Convention is long-hailed as the first organized impetus for women's rights. Does this document ring any bells (it should)? What is the purpose of the Declaration of Sentiments? Choose TWO (2) of their arguments on which to specifically comment.
Due: MIDNIGHT, Wednesday, Nov. 7
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