Tuesday

 

"Why are you making me reteach?" - Mocha

So - we are going to finish reviewing the study questions.  Then, move on to setting up teams for debates on whether John Brown was a hero or a terrorist.  These debates will be tomorrow.  I have a series of handouts for you, but you should also research John Brown in both Kansas and at Harper's Ferry and think about what his contemporaries said about him (this would include Lincoln, writers, and people from the South).

Also remember that should should have a constructive - that is a thesis with a list of reason why John Brown is either a hero or terrorist and then be able to explain those reasons in deep detail.

On Thursday, groups will have to teach again the information that was on yesterday's test.

Goals:  

Students will gain a historical knowledge of John Brown's 1859 raid and an understanding of how to utilize
primary sources to study a historic event.

Objectives:   

1.) Students will be able to answer the question, “Was John Brown a Hero or Traitor,” citing specific content from primary sources.
2.) Students will be able to explain possible causes of the raid and the state of the country leading up to the 1859 raid. 
3.) Students will be able to discuss the events of the raid on Harpers Ferry.
4.) Students will be able to answer questions related to the use of primary documents in the study of history.