Monday, March 18, 2013

Class Blogs: a Recap

Antonio summarized the "Trail of Tears" film well.

Christopher linked the Indian Removal Act to contemporary instances of what's called "eminent domain."

Dehlia reflects on the different slave systems in the US and Latin America, and reveals what she didn't know.

Jennyrose discusses the big differences between the US and Latin American slave system, too. She should talk to Dehlia!

Judy makes an important point about whether or not slavery could ever be "normal," even in Latin America.

Kenny's view of slavery has changed a lot: it was "not terrible." Would you write a counter-claim to his first paragraph? Thanks for the provocation, Kenny!

Loriana is missing her second blog, but her first is a doozy.

Luis hasn't left us with any thoughts!

Melanie agrees with Tannenbaum's argument about why racism outlasted slavery. 

Mercedes makes a reply to Kenny, in agreement with Judy.

Michael aptly summarizes some of the major claims of Tannenbaum.

Rachelle also zeroes in on the main point from Slave and Citizen

Richard has left us with nothing!

Robert makes an important observation about the power of color in feeding the self-righteousness of southern US white men. 

Shehab wants an A, but he hasn't written anything!

Stacy illustrates how the Cherokee actually adapted to Anglo-American culture, but were removed from their land and homes anyway.

Vanessa speaks to Judy, Kenny, and Mercedes above. 

Veronica meditates on the geographic and culture differences in the global slave system.

Ali finds some of Tannebaum's major claims problematic, but he doesn't say why! Tell us why!









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