So this is late. Sorry. Life happens, and things get busy, but better late than never!
Anyway, a quick recap from Friday: we discussed the Emancipation Proclamation (unless you are in 6th block, in which case we also quickly went over the battles of the 1st Bull Run/Manassas and Antietam). But regardless, we unpacked the Emancipation Proclamation that President Lincoln gave in September of 1862, and which freed all slaves in the Confederate States of America (i.e.- the South) on January 1, 1863. REMEMBER THAT DATE! January 1, 1863. It's important. We answered some questions, discussed how important that proclamation actually was, and tried to get into the mind of Lincoln himself: why would he proclaim something in September and not have it go into effect immediately? Why would he only free slaves in the South, rather than in the border states. As President, he could have gone either way... but in war time, well, he had important decisions to make! Like how to keep states IN the Union, among other things. Whether or not you agree with that particular decision, it's how it went down. Of course those slaves were freed- later.
Anyway, most of you did a great job with the questions. Keep remembering to always analyze a situation from a HISTORIC perspective, rather than just your own opinion. That is key to success in a history class.
A REMINDER: you need to have COMPLETED DCN 4.3 for Monday. You will be having a quiz. The quiz will also have stuff from 4.2, so make sure EVERYTHING is done. Collection of the actual DCN may also be a possibility. So you need to have it done.
Well... see you on Monday! It's Homecoming week. Dress in your pj's and be ready for a crazy ride of a week. The schedule is NOT normal, but we'll all get through it. Enjoy the Homecoming festivities. :)
