ReadingF1.2

= Read, Process, Post, & Discuss: F1.2 =

"[|Speech by Angelina Grimke]" Delivered to a crowd in Philadelphia in 1838. Be sure to read the introductory paragraph.
 * Read: **

"[|John Brown's Last Speech]" Spoken at the close of the trial that sentenced him to death. Again, be sure to read the introductory paragraph.

You have learned that America's history is rich with change. The separation and independence of thirteen unified colonies from a "mother country" set the stage for an impressive display of expansion, growth, development, and change. However, one element remained in place: slavery. The economy of the south was dependent upon it, and the matter wasn't settled until Civil War became the vehicle to transport African Americans out of slavery. Both Angelina Grimke and John Brown were abolitionists who made it a personal pursuit to end slavery; they were among a growing group of Americans to do what they could to draw attention to what they saw as a tragic by-product of American prosperity.
 * Process: **
 * 1) How did they differ in how they acted?
 * 2) How were their actions received by those around them?
 * 3) How would they respond to someone that told them "You can't make a difference because you're only one person"?


 * Post and Discuss: **
 * Written response to the reading is due on Monday, September 20. Replies to two classmates' posts are due Wednesday, September 22.**

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