Welcome to October! Today we discussed the origins of slavery and its evolution towards racist institution in America. We also did an overview of the early abolition movement and the challenges it faced as well as receiving some background information on the four abolition figures we are reading.
Class notes
Homework due Tuesday 10/2: Critically read the Four Abolition Excerpts. Be prepared to discuss the differing viewpoints and tactics.
We will have a mini-quiz on Thursday covering the Constitutional Crisis Jigsaw as well as abolition and women reformers.
Looking ahead: If you would like to get ahead, here are the readings due later this week which will be discussed on Thursday. (We will NOT have female reformer readings as mentioned in the class notes as we have adjusted our plan)
Due Wednesday 10/3: Mexican-American War American viewpoint
Due Thursday 10/4: Mexican-American War Mexican viewpoint
