Section outline
-
This week we continue our look at the struggles of African-Americans in the 19th century. Having learned about the conditions of slavery last week, we now examine black involvement in the Civil War and the push for freedom and, ultimately, equal treatment under the Constitution.
To start off the week:
1) I would like you to read and take notes from the following text passages:
a) The Dred Scott Decision Inflames the Nation (3 facts)
b) John Brown Plans a Revolt (3 facts)
c) Lincoln Proclaims Emancipation (4 facts)
To help you in this endeavor, you'll find screen shots of those sections below.
2) To correspond with the reading on Dred Scott above, complete the assignment "Dred Scott v. Sanford, found on page 28-29 in your workbook.
3) Once that activity is complete, move on to the article "Black Troops in Union Blue," found in the Winter 1996 edition of The Bill of Rights in Action. (This is found below.) As you read, please write down 20 pieces of information/facts/notes about the 54th and other black regiments of the Civil War. Also, answer the for Discussion and Writing questions which follow.
4) With the Civil War over, three sweeping Constitutional changes took place: 1) The 13th Amendment freed the slaves, 2) the 14th Amendment provided for equal protection under the law, and 3) the 15th Amendment allowed free black males the right to vote. But did legal equality translate into social reality? Complete the work packet to find out. Note: This assignment (of which I will provide you physical copies) is due on Monday, 12/16.
NOTE: ANY MAKE-UP WORK (FOR THIS QUARTER ONLY) IS DUE TO ME BY FRIDAY, 12/13. NONE WILL BE ACCEPTED NEXT WEEK. NO EXCEPTIONS.