Today we are going to look at a couple of essays: Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation and an essay by historian, John Hope Franklin, Ph.D.
We will look at arguments. Put them in standard form. Think about assumptions both author's make, reference Baldwin and then talk about the second essay and summarize it in groups.
Homework is to read Tim Wise's book Dear White America.
This was the plan. What we did was summarize the Emancipation Proclamation. Post here. make sure to include all the writers' names in the heading.
Homework is to finish reading The Fire Next Time. Keep reading logs on each assigned book. These logs include: vocabulary, arguments and their evidence, any questions and a short summary of the reading. These logs will be turned in with the essay due for each book.
We will begin using WLTC on Thursday. Purchase the book. For next week, students will start reading Wise. I will give students paper copies of the syllabus and assignment schedule Thursday. In the meantime, it is posted here below.
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Kaezi Datuin
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Sonytha Bun
Emancipation Proclamation Summary
January 1st, 1863 is the day Lincoln stated that all African-Americans from that point on would be free through the Emancipation Proclamation. In all the cities and states listed that applied, it was required for them to comply with the new law that was also enforced. Lincoln also demanded that African-Americans could only work for reasonable wages. The Emancipation Proclamation stated that no one should partake in any violence concerning racism or slavery issues, unless in self-defense. He also believed abolishing slavery was "an act of justice" necessary towards the advancement of human rights and he was right in believing so.
Fernando Barragan
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Rebekah Asuncion
Summary of the Emancipation Proclamation
It was on the 1st of January 1863, that then President Abraham Lincoln, gave to the union his Proclamation of Emancipation. In it he stated that any person who is considered of African decent will not longer be considered a slave but just another man or women of the United States. He goes on to say that these newly freed people have the right to join the Union's army and fight for their right. They now have to right to carry a weapon and use it if they feel as if their life is in danger. Directed to the Southern states, Lincoln states that if any state goes against this new law, they will be considered as going against the Union. Even though Lincoln new that the Confederacy would surely go against this proclamation he still went for, leading the United States into the Civil War. If it wasn't for this Proclamation and for the Union winning in the Civil war, that spark which lead to the 60s Civil Rights Movement would not have been lit.
Evelyn Gameros, Michelle Nam, Stephen Tang, Xian Xie, Lawrence Yeung
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Professor Sabir
06 February 2012
Group Summary of the Emancipation Proclamation
I, Abraham Lincoln, state that on January 1st, 1863 all slaves living in the United States shall be free. If this does not occur, will all the powers that I possess, a rebellion against this country will occur. This is a necessary act in order for these people to obtain their freedom once and for all. In addition, I will not let the Executive Government nor the military or naval authority to intervene in this process.
I restate, once again, that all slaves living in the United States shall be free. This means that they will have the same power as American citizens of this country. They will be able to vote, and will be treated like anyone else. If this does not occur, a rebellion will take place. I will authorize the start of the rebellion, and we will be at war with the United States.
States including: Arkansas, Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, and Virginia, have already accepted and are ready to participate in this rebellion. Therefore, will all the powers that I possess, I declare that all slaves living in this country will be free beginning on January 1st, 1863.
For all the slaves, I recommend that no violence shall be performed unless necessary. This people will then be assigned to begin working in the military. I truly believe that this is an act of justice, and with the power that I possess, all slaves living in the United States will be free.
Kimaada Jackson
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On September 22nd, 1862 a proclamation was issued by Abraham Lincoln that ordered all slaves to be freed.
All slaves everywhere in the United States, including slaves in hiding, including slaves imprisoned were to be considered as citizens of the United States. As a condition of this proclamation the government of the United States had to acknowledge and respect the freedom of African slaves including the armed forces. No one was allowed to commit any acts to repress such persons who make the effort to obtain their actual freedom.
On the first day of January 1863,the U.S. Government designated and fought against states and parts of states that were against the law to free the slaves. He said that, if the citizens of these parts are conservatively and nonviolently in disagreement with the United States they will be granted, without any opposition from the U.S. Government their request to be separate governments as long as they have a reputable representative in the U. S. Congress chosen by the qualified voting citizens of that state.
Abraham Lincoln, proclaimed most states as free of slavery. Some states had already freed their slaves but for those that were against it, they were ordered, that all human beings documented and undocumented as slaves within all the parts of the U.S. be freed. He gave an order to former slaves to live in peace without violence unless it is an act of self defense and to find and maintain paid labor work. He also legalized and affirmed the acceptance of former slaves into the armed forces as an equal opportunity.