Office Hours

If you are planning to meet with me to discuss revising your midterm essay, please post a comment below indicating when you will come. My office hours are Tuesday and Friday, 12:30-1:30 in 1545W. I will make every effort to see everyone who shows up, but signing up in advance will keep wait times short for everyone.

Thanks!

-Mariel 

Bonus: Reform

What were some of the challenges that reformers faced in the 1840s and 1850s? How did they respond to these challenges? (Consider the term "reformers" broadly, and use the full text of Chapter 12: Age of Reform as well as the StudySpace documents to help you answer the question). Try to avoid repeating answers in the comments.

I'll count replies to this post as a bonus- if you missed an earlier post, this is your chance to make up for it. If you haven't missed any posts, you are not required to participate but are welcome to join the conversation.

This post will be available until Sunday, April 26.

Midterm Revisions

Here are the requirements and due date for submitting a revised midterm essay for those of you who wish to do so:

• Due May 15, before the start of class. NO LATE SUBMISSIONS ACCEPTED.
• Submit to the Midterm Revision assignment on www.turnitin.com
• Meet with me at least once prior to submitting your revision. Bring a hard copy of your original essay with my comments from turnitin.com. I will not grade your revision if you do not meet with me. My office hours are Tuesdays and Fridays, 12:30-1:30 in 1545W. If you cannot make it during that time email me for an alternative appointment time.
• Revised essay must follow the original requirements: 
• A clear thesis that presents the argument and outlines the essay
• Reference to a MINIMUM of three sources; every reference must include an MLA or Chicago style citation
• Detailed explanation of examples: who, what, where, when. 
• Analysis for each example: how this example prove the main argument? 
• Organized structure: present evidence in chronological order, organize evidence to follow outline of thesis, include strong topic sentences
• Revised essay must ALSO
• Show substantive improvement
• Address ALL issues raised in comments on original essay
• Be written in clear, understandable language with MINIMAL typos, mistakes or grammatical errors

Check this post for updates to these requirements. I will answer questions about the revision in class on Tuesday, April 14. 

Class Canceled 3/31/15

Dear History 151 Students,

I am very sorry to do this, but I'm afraid that I have to cancel class today due to illness. I will extend the due date for the slavery discussion post, and we will recap when we return from spring break on 4/14. I wish you all a wonderful break!

Best,
Mariel

Slavery

Slavery was prevalent in both northern and southern British North American colonies, and continued to influence all regions of the country until it was abolished. Read through Gottlieb Mittleberger and Olaudah Equiano's accounts and Samuel Sewall's "The Selling of Joseph."

We'll discuss the legal changes to slavery in the 17th century on Friday, and we'll discuss pro-slavery arguments on Tuesday, looking at the Dew, Hammond, Calhoun and Fitzhugh documents on Studyspace.

How did slavery change from the 17th century to the 19th century?

***Again, avoid writing an essay in the comments. One idea per comment please!

This post will be available for comments until Monday, April 13. Have a great spring break!