2nd, 4th, and 5th Periods: 19th Amendment Letter

The Women’s Suffrage Movement was a very controversial period of American history. Place yourself in this period and take on the role of a mother whose son is a Congressman about to vote on the ratification of the 19th amendment. Write your son a letter (at least one full paragraph) focusing on the importance of women receiving the right to vote and convince him that he should vote YES for the 19th amendment. (Post due Wednesday, February 23rd at beginning of class)

Amendments 11-27-1st period only!

Review pg. 19 of your guided notes, choose 1 amendment 11-27 to analyze and explain it's significance. Why do you feel that this amendment has had the most impact on your life? Why? Give examples to support your conclusions.

Constitutional Convention Quote Analysis

In 1787 at a Constitutional Convention, Benjamin Franklin was waiting to sign a document that would hold the fate and destiny of our nation. As he stood, his eyes fell upon a carving on the back of George Washington's chair, a carving of half a sun. He stared thoughtfully at it for a minute, then proclaimed words that would be remembered forever, "I have often looked at that picture behind the president without being able to tell whether it was a rising or setting sun. Now at length I have the happiness to know that it is indeed a rising, not a setting sun."

Analyze the quote above. What do you think Franklin meant regarding the symbolism of the rising sun? Explain your answer.