HIST147 Historical Documents Images of the Pro-Slavery Argument (5 points)
Due: May 4 by 11:59pm (post response to Canvas)
Instructions
This assignment asks students to analyze images depicting part of the pro-slavery argument that emerges in response to the rise of the abolitionist movement. Before looking at the images, students should refresh their memory of section 12.3 of the online textbook. Next, students should analyze the images (presented in the PowerPoint slides entitled, Pro-Slavery Images in the Week Five module) and write response for the assignment question (see below).
The response for the question should be at least 150 words. Students are welcome to go over the minimum word count requirement. If you include the question in your response, it does not count toward the word count requirement. The response should be written in complete sentences. The response should be written in your own words.
This response will be evaluated on how well the responses reflect the information presented in the historical paintings.
Students should submit their responses as ONE Word doc or PDF file to Canvas.
Assignment Questions
1. How did pro-slavery advocates make the argument that slavery was a positive good?
Images of the Pro-Slavery Argument in PowerPoint slides posted in Week 5 module
