Yeoman Farmers

Tonight's homework assignment is about the Yeoman Farmers of the Antebellum South.

When asked to describe what life was like in the South prior to the Civil War, many of my students (and most Americans) mention slavery. Slavery is an important part of the story, but there were many people who were not slave owners. Most white southerners did not own slaves, and many were farmers who were struggling to get by. The Yeoman made up the majority of Southern Society but have often been overlooked by history books.

Below is a Yeoman cabin from North Carolina

After reading the Yeoman reading create an advertisement for a television show that a Yeoman farmer would enjoy. Be sure to include the following:

1.) A title for the show

2.) 2-3 sentences that describes what the show is about.

3.) A paragraph that explains why the Yeoman would enjoy the program.

Turkey Trot

Over 100 years ago, President Theodore Roosevelt spoke about the responsibility of giving,

Let us remember that, as much has been given us, much will be expected from us, and that true homage comes from the heart as well as from the lips, and shows itself in deeds. " ~Theodore Roosevelt

Actions speak much louder then words, and your generosity spoke in volume. Thank you homeroom so much for making this year's Turkey Promenade the most successful one that I have ever seen. You all should be very proud of your actions, the top three 8th grade homerooms brought in over 4,000 items, a new record. You guys brought in over 1,300 items, breaking last year's donation record, and more importantly providing for those who rely on the Safe Haven Shelter for food and household items.

I loved your enthusiasm and cooperation these past few weeks.

Thank you,

Mr. Mullady

Whaling Questions

Watch Chapters 9, 10, and 11 of Into the Deep.

Here are the questions that go with those sections

25. In less than 40 years, the U.S. population tripled to over _______ million.

26. What was the demand that fueled the whaling industry?

27. What city surpassed Nantucket as the whaling capital of the United States?

28. In 1846, ___________ million was invested in the whaling industry employing

over ______ thousand people directly and indirectly.

29. In 1853, ______ thousand whales were killed, earning $______ million.

30. Whalers are credited with discovering ______ islands.

31. How did owners respond to the rising cost of whaling expeditions? How is the treatment if the crew of whaling vessels different during the Golden Age of Whaling?

32. From his experiences on board whaling vessels, Herman Melville believed in

33. Melville wandered the Pacific Ocean for ________ years.

34. Who did Herman Melville meet in 1841?

35. After rigging the the whaleboats in preparing for their journey, Captain Pollard and his crew estimated that with their salvaged supplies, how long could they survive at sea?

36. ___________ miles away were the Marquesas Islands, South America was _______ miles away.

37. Pollard wanted his crew to head ____________, but the other officers of the Essex

wanted the survivors to go towards ______________.

38. Dying of thirst, the men soon spotted ___________ Island. It was here that _____ members of the crew, decide to remain behind.

39. ______ men on three boats resumed their journey.

40. How many days was Thomas Nickerson lost at sea?

41. How many survivors were picked up from the two whale boats?

42. How many survivors were picked up from the island?

Whaling in the United States

On Friday we started watching the Ric Burns documentary "Into the Deep: American and Whaling" that aired on PBS. This documentary ties whaling into American history by showing how dependent the U.S. economy was on whale oil and whale products and how whaling had a profound impact on American culture as well.

While the world was stuck in a global depression the northern ports such as Mystic, New London, Cold Spring Harbor, Sag Harbor, New Bedford, Portsmouth and Nantucket rose in wealth and prominence because of whaling. Whaling impacted thousands of jobs in America from rope making and barrel making, to blacksmiths and carpenters.

If you missed portions of the documentary here is the link to watch it so you can get caught up.

Life in the North for African Americans

Du ring the Industrial Revolution, cities across the North experienced a massive population growth. Thousands of men and women came seeking work, new opportunities, and in some cases freedom. For free African-Americans and former slaves Northern cities were seen as an opportunity to start a new life and create a better future.

From 1800-1850, the black population in Northern cities increased sixfold, double the urban white population tripled. Cities like Boston, New York, and Philadelphia become home to thriving black communities. Some came from the plantations of the South, escaping from slavery. Others were recently freed slaves from the North who moved to the city seeking employment and a new life.

Black residents of cities quickly found themselves faced with racism and discrimination. Some churches would not allow black Christians to worship or join their congregation, even barring African Americans from being buried in their cemeteries. Many employers refused to hire black employees.

Faced with these obstacles and challenges African-Americans in the North turned to their community for help. Black men and women formed mutual aide societies and fraternal organizations to help provide jobs, housing, and education. Black congregations were formed to provide for the spiritual needs of the community, while private schools provided black children and education when the state did not.

Tonight for Homework:

Finish Reading and Marking up Sources B and C.

Answer the Questions that go with the source.

African-Americans in Philadelphia Questions After

After reading and marking up the handout from class today, you need to answer the following questions.

1. What are three reasons that explain the large black migration to Philadelphia in the 1790s?

2. If a family wanted to receive aid from an almshouse they were often required to indenture their servants. How were black families treated differently from white families? In your own opinion, why do you think that happened?

3. Who founded the Free African Society?

4. What was the original goal of the FAS?

5. Why was the African Methodist Episcopal Church founded?

Lowell Rough Draft

Tomorrow the Rough Draft of your Lowell Essay is due.

When you are working on your Introductions and Conclusions be sure to use pages 11 and 12 of your Writing in History Packet. A good Introduction Paragraph should include the main ideas of your essay. For example, if you are writing to prove that going to Lowell had an overall positive impact on the Mill Girls, then you would include the positive claims that you are going to write about.

The formula for an Introduction Paragraph is an upside-down pyramid:

The Hook, General Information

More Specific Topics of the Paper, Claims

Thesis Statement

Look at your thinking map and your body paragraphs when you are writing your Introduction so that you are being consistent in your essay. Make sure your essay is typed and stapled together for tomorrow's class,

~

Mr. Mullady

Lowell Checklist

Today in class I hope that you were able to add proper citations to your body paragraphs. Remember citations are needed in your paper when:

1. You are using somebody else's ideas and opinions.

example:

The work at the Lowell Mills was physically demanding and many of the girls doubted if they could endure the work or not. (Lowell Mill Girls Reading, p. 3)

2. You are using a quote from one of your sources.

example:

The bell schedule ruled the lives of the mill girls, "up before day, at the clang of the bell-into the mill." (Lowell Mill Girl Reading, p. 4)

3. When you are using a specific quote or data.

example:

The decision to move to Lowell exposed the young women to a variety of disease, including croup, consumption, and cholera. Consumption would claim over 100 lives in 1846 alone. (Primary Source Packet, Source C.)

Essay Updates

I hope you all had a safe and fun Halloween.

Here is a heads up for some upcoming due dates for the Lowell Essay.

Thursday, 11/3: Rough Draft of Body Paragraph #1 is due

Your Tree Map for the Entire Essay should be finished

Have your Flash Drive in Class

Friday, 11/4: Make sure you have your Flash Drive in Class.

Working on writing an Introduction and Thesis in Class.

Monday, 11/7: Flash Drive

Tuesday, 11/8 Election Day

*Rough Draft of Lowell Essay is Due*