Read a history book — either fiction or nonfiction — related to US history before 1877.
Summary thus far of the book/podcast: How did this activity connect to US history? Explain. Did the activity address any of the following themes: race, gender, power, class, technology, access (and lack of access) to wealth, arts/leisure? Which ones?
Pick one of the themes italicized above and reflect on what you learned in that theme. In writing, explain and analyze what you learned on that theme from this activity, using specific details.
What was your biggest takeaway after this activity thus far?
Did this activity enhance your understanding of any periods or themes from the modules we’ve already covered? If so, which module(s) and how did it connect to the module(s)? If not, perhaps this activity deals with a period we haven’t covered yet; does the activity deal with a theme we’ve covered in some other way? Explain, briefly.
What would you like to know more about?
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