Hello all,
Just a quick reminder to be sure to complete the TWO political polls for tomorrows 10am deadline.

Also, you should have also received another email about the Historical Topic Discussion assignment which also begins today and will continue for the next 2 weeks.  Be sure to read the directions and come to class tomorrow with any questions.

See you tomorrow.




Study the 7 political cartoons (continued on 2nd webpage) dealing with the topic of slavery on this website.
http://www.slaveryinamerica.org/scripts/sia/gallery.cgi?collection=politicsdefense

Which cartoon had the greatest impact on you?  What about it "spoke" to you?  Why?  

In this assignment, you will share your thoughts with other students in your group.  After you post your comments, you will post replies to other students.  These communications should trigger other issues.  You may find that you and others had the same reasons for choosing the cartoon that you did.  On the other hand, someone else may say something that you had not considered before.

This assignment will be ongoing for the next two and a half weeks.  Over time, I will add more "materials" on this topic for you to read, watch, and study that will further the conversation.  You active, thoughtful, analytical, and respectful participation will determine your score on this substantial (15%) online work portion of your grade in this class.


Political Cartoons

http://www.slaveryinamerica.org/scripts/sia/gallery.cgi?collection=politicsdefense

Slavery cartoons then
Comedians now

Video History Podcasts about the Underground Railroad.


From textbook website chapter 12 crit think ?

Explain the actions taken by abolitionists to oppose slavery in the 1830s and how the government reacted to them. Evaluate whether this reaction was consistent with traditional Constitutional rights and practices.  

Discuss the reform movements in the United States that were active from the 1820s-1840s. Analyze whether a single ideology underlies these reform movements.  

Discuss the Temperance Movement and its activities through the 1840s and figure out from that discussion what goals the Temperance Movement sought. Evaluate the degree of success the Temperance Movement had during this period.  

Compare and contrast the main positions of the Democrats and the main positions of the Whigs. Explain which issues most divided the parties.  

Discuss the changing views of gender relationships. How did this bring changes in how women viewed themselves and their roles in society?