Group Research and Presentation Assignment
At the end of this semester each student will be required to participate in a group presentation. For each group doing a presentation, you must collectively decide to focus on some particular aspect of the topic you are assigned.
Topic: Freedom and equality are ideas at the center of American politics, identity, and values. During the second half of the 19th Century the topic of freedom and equality was defined and redefined in relation to the institution of slavery. Different ideas about economic, political, and civil equality also emerged in support of and in opposition to the institution of slavery. For this presentation each group should choose an individual, organization, or group of people working to define freedom and equality in relation to slavery between 1820 and 1865. What was their definition of freedom? How did that definition relate to slavery and the construction of race from 1820-1865?
Individual Research
Each student will choose a topic and complete a series of research submissions individually.
The purpose is to not just repeat what the textbook says on the topic, but to find more information for the rest of the class to expand our knowledge on the topic. Be sure to include in your presentation the significance of the person(s) or events you are presenting on. In other words, make sure you answer the following questions: What was their definition of freedom? How did that definition relate to slavery and the construction of race from 1820-1865?
Sample Subjects
Group Presentation
Individual Research
Each student will choose a topic and complete a series of research submissions individually.
The purpose is to not just repeat what the textbook says on the topic, but to find more information for the rest of the class to expand our knowledge on the topic. Be sure to include in your presentation the significance of the person(s) or events you are presenting on. In other words, make sure you answer the following questions: What was their definition of freedom? How did that definition relate to slavery and the construction of race from 1820-1865?
INDIVIDUAL SUBMISSIONS