Do you believe that people would make different choices if they had the chance or are would they make the same choices? You will need a short introduction, two body paragraphs and a conclusion. Use historical/literary examples as well as those from observation/personal experience. 300-400 words.
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1) What are the values of Romantics, and how did these values affect the American imagination? (162-169)
2) Who were the Transcendentalists, and how do their beliefs still influence American life? (170-172) 3) What darker side of human life was recognized by some major American Romantics? (172-173) DECLARATION FOR THE WORLD--DUELING BLOG
Throughout this unit, we have examined the philosophical foundations for American Democracy which are developed in the study of Civil Disobedience. Consider how Chief Joseph, Jefferson, Dekanawida, Adams, Stanton, Thoreau, Gandhi and King Jr. emphasize the rights of the citizen and the role of government as you develop your own declaration. In your declaration, you will follow the organization of the "Declaration of Independence." Introduction: Stating the Inalienable Rights of People Body Paragraph #1: Identifying the injustices, where these rights have been violated. Body Paragraph Providing a Resolution--Stating Positive Values for the Future Call to Action In your blog, identify the main points made by Banneker, how Jefferson answers them, and how is this "Self-Evident" truth reflected in the modern world (not just the U.S.). Respond to 2 peers. 400-500 words.
For further resources, go to the Encounters and Foundations section. Examine the artworks listed. How did artists portray historical figures and events of the founding of America? Why might an artist choose to depict such events or figures? Identify what imagery is used and identify ways in which the artists use history for inspiration. How does the artist share each narrative with you? What visual clues lead you to discover what is happening in each scene? Why might these paintings inspire viewers during the time period as well as future viewers?
Washington Cross the Delaware (1851) Emanuel Leutze http://www.metmuseum.org/collections/search-the-collections/20011777 Declaration of Independence (1819) John Trumbull http://www.aoc.gov/capitol-hill/historic-rotunda-paintings/declaration-independence Paul Revere (ca. 1768) John Copley http://www.mfa.org/collections/object/paul-revere-32401 Washington and Lafayette at Valley Forge (1907) John Ward Dunsmore http://www.smithsonianmag.com/history-archaeology/washington_main.html?c=y&story=fullstory Washington and Lafayette at Mount Vernon (1859) Thomas Pritchard Rossiter http://www.metmuseum.org/collections/search-the-collections/20012321 James Monroe (ca. 1820-1822) Gilbert Stuarthttp://www.metmuseum.org/toah/works-of-art/29.89 Lapowinsa (1735) Gustavus Hesselius http://explorepahistory.com/displayimage.php?imgId=1-2-92D Siege de Yorktown (1836) Auguste Couder http://xenophongroup.com/mcjoynt/couder.htm Using the graphic organizer to help you construct your final mini-essay, post your introduction, two well-developed paragraphs, and conclusion here. Make sure you analyze how the evidence supports the claim and discuss how he is convincing his audience (at the convention and in the colonies). 500 words.
Prompt: In his essay, Henry Louis Gates Jr. discusses Wheatley's critics. He notes that her "trials" began when her white contemporaries doubted her ability to write. Today, Gates says, her "trials" continue. In the conclusion to his essay, Gates suggests that Wheatley's critics miss a crucial point: "If Phillis Wheatley stood for anything, of course, it was the creed that culture did, or could, belong equally to everyone."
Write an argument in which you agree or disagree with Gates; use evidence from Gates' essay, from Wheatley's work and Hughes' essay to support your position. Post your response and post a thoughtful response to 2 peers. Minimum word count: 500 words This should have an introduction, a minimum of 2 body paragraphs with support and a conclusion that has a final insight on the question. Select one of the two articles and write a critical review of the main arguments made in the literary criticism. Make sure to include key quotes which represent the arguments. 200-300 words.
In "The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock," "Death of a Hired Man" and "Soldier's Home," we encounter three men (J.Alfred Prufrock, Silas, and Krebs) who reflect the anti-hero with their disillusionment, hopelessness, and inaction. Discuss how two of the works develop the anti-hero, using specific evidence from the texts. 200 words.
During the Great Depression, F.D.R. enlisted American photographers to document life in the United States. The Library of Congress provides amazing access to the black-and-white photographs of the Farm Security Administration-Office of War Information (FSA-OWI) collection. These images show Americans at home, at work, and at play. The emphasis was on rural and small-town life and the adverse effects of the Great Depression, the Dust Bowl, and increasing farm mechanization. In the latter years, the project documented America's mobilization for WWII. Here, the photograph reflects the elements of painting, where the primary focus is on depiction of a person, a place, an event, etc.
For more info: http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/fsahtml/fahome.html Documenting America Photographer Series: Ben Shahn, John Vachon, Dorothea Lange, Walker Evans, Gordan Parks, Arthur Rothstein .Use the link to view their collections: http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/fsahtml/fadocamer.html Select 2 photographers and for each, examine 3 pictures from each photographer from one of their series. Discuss the following for each photograph (you will have 6 responses in total): a) the subject b) the occasion/situation c) the purpose/message d) how the picture "speaks" to the audience. e) what do the choices made show about the photographer's point of view of the situation |
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