Wow, sorry to have been away for so long. A lot has happened of course...new president, hard winter, economy continues to suffer, and we still plod along. I guess that speak volumes about us as a society and as the human race. It is our nature to endure. And we still have it far better than so many in the world - let's not lose sight of that!
In US I we are at a point where we are examining Sectionalism and getting to a point where we look at the "peculiar institution" of slavery. Much separated the 3 sections of our nation at this time, but slavery was always a paramount issue. In our group activity this week, pay particular attention to the arguments of the sections of the nation you are NOT a part of! It is easy to understand the arguments of your section, but just as important to understand the arguments of the opposition.
** Next week, you must have finished reading Uncle Tom's Cabin. Please make sure you have tended to that obligation. I know many of you will refer to Cliff or Spark notes - these are good supplements, but do not give you the full sense of slavery that Stowe's novel portrayed to the novel. While more people of the time saw UTC as a play than actually read the book, it was the novel that had the impact. I want you to feel that impact too. Be ready for discussion on Tuesday of next week.
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