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Jacksonian Era Performance Possibilities
Beginning with the Lowell Mill Factories in Lowell, MA (early-mid 19thcentury), research the population growth of women in the work force in 10-year segments (up to 1900). Prepare a graph to reflect your findings (poster board, overhead, etc.) Project what you think will happen in regards to women in the work force in the next 25 years; support your reasoning in an oral presentation.
Research artists (music, dance, art, literature) of the historical era up to 1860. How does their work reflect their struggles to maintain individual and cultural integrity? Create a poem, painting, sculpture, musical composition, or performance expressing these concerns.
Create a story or comic strip showing the mistakes the American government has made in providing equality for all, particularly in the period 1800-1860.
Read a novel, play, or diary dealing with Indian removals, slavery, or Hispanic migration or research one of these topics. Create your own short story depicting the struggle for the survival of the culture.
Research the Underground Railroad. Create a musical depicting slaves escaping, with narrative.
Prepare an exhibit called “Symbols of Power” for Jackson and Van Buren. Choose an object or image that symbolizes how each exercised power. Write captions explaining why the symbols are appropriate.
Illustrate, draw, sketch, paint, sculpt, or construct an image of Andrew Jackson. This can be similar to existing images of Jacksonor completely imaginative. You should be able to explain why you have depicted Jackson in this way.
Deliver a speech as Andrew Jackson. The focus of your speech should indicate the problems with the National Bank, why it should be abolished, and what should replace the bank.
In Native American tribes, men generally went to battle and hunted while the women performed the daily tasks that sustained the tribes. Make promotional posters depicting the contributions of each during peace and war.
During the Indian removal process, Native Americans were stripped of their land. As of 1997, they still have not regained what the "White Man" took from them. Using a current map, plot a peaceful agreement for returning much of the land. Create a time schedule for its return. You should be sure to indicate from where tribes left and to where they were moved.
Create your own museum exhibit based upon baseball in the 1800's. You may create this using computer resources or paper.
Write a tall tale about a child who grew up in slavery and wants to project his/her role on American History.
Research the role of the wagon master of a wagon train moving West. Produce a resume showing you have all the necessary attributes to be the world's best wagon master.
Research ways in which women of the West helped drive the change in the status of women in our society. Create a pop-up book comparing the role of women of the West with women in World War II in changing the status of women.
The most popular form of entertainment in Jacksonian America was the minstrel show. Research minstrel shows, and write and perform such a show. Be prepared to discuss this form of entertainment.
Read a biography of Andrew Jackson, James Monroe, and Chief Joseph. Develop a series of commemorative postage stamps centering on their roles in the Trail of Tears, and be prepared to present and explain your stamps.
Throughout history, many leaders are portrayed in history books as heroes. This, however, might not be correct in the true sense or definition of the word "hero". Create an editorial page voicing the pros and cons (or yin and yang) of an early American leader from the 1800's.
Since our Nation was still in its infancy, the American musical identity was just beginning to emerge mid1800's. Summarize the life of an early American composer, perform an example of their musical contribution. If the composer is unknown, summarize the historical background and symbolic meaning of the piece to the era. (Ex. many slave spirituals/folk songs have unknown composers). Traditional costume should be incorporated.
Stage a roundtable discussion between Calhoun, Clay, and Webster. The focus of your discussion should be slavery, how each felt about the practice, and most importantly the Compromise of 1850. What does this involve? How does each man feel about this decision? What would each predict for the future if this compromise is accepted?
Jacksonian Era Performance Possibilities You will also be responsible for creating a rubric of what you feel you should be responsible for. This will be due on __________. Your rubric should add up to 50 points. Those who cannot take the rubric seriously will have a rubric prepared for them. Presenters should also prepare a quiz for the materials presented. What should your listeners have learned from your presentation? Prepare at least three possible questions from your presentation. This is due on _____________ in class!!!
Presentations will begin on ____________!!
Beginning with the Lowell Mill Factories in Lowell, MA (early-mid 19thcentury), research the population growth of women in the work force in 10-year segments (up to 1900). Prepare a graph to reflect your findings (poster board, overhead, etc.) Project what you think will happen in regards to women in the work force in the next 25 years; support your reasoning in an oral presentation.
Research artists (music, dance, art, literature) of the historical era up to 1860. How does their work reflect their struggles to maintain individual and cultural integrity? Create a poem, painting, sculpture, musical composition, or performance expressing these concerns.
Create a story or comic strip showing the mistakes the American government has made in providing equality for all, particularly in the period 1800-1860.
Read a novel, play, or diary dealing with Indian removals, slavery, or Hispanic migration or research one of these topics. Create your own short story depicting the struggle for the survival of the culture.
Research the Underground Railroad. Create a musical depicting slaves escaping, with narrative.
Prepare an exhibit called “Symbols of Power” for Jackson and Van Buren. Choose an object or image that symbolizes how each exercised power. Write captions explaining why the symbols are appropriate.
Illustrate, draw, sketch, paint, sculpt, or construct an image of Andrew Jackson. This can be similar to existing images of Jacksonor completely imaginative. You should be able to explain why you have depicted Jackson in this way.
Deliver a speech as Andrew Jackson. The focus of your speech should indicate the problems with the National Bank, why it should be abolished, and what should replace the bank.
In Native American tribes, men generally went to battle and hunted while the women performed the daily tasks that sustained the tribes. Make promotional posters depicting the contributions of each during peace and war.
During the Indian removal process, Native Americans were stripped of their land. As of 1997, they still have not regained what the "White Man" took from them. Using a current map, plot a peaceful agreement for returning much of the land. Create a time schedule for its return. You should be sure to indicate from where tribes left and to where they were moved.
Create your own museum exhibit based upon baseball in the 1800's. You may create this using computer resources or paper.
Write a tall tale about a child who grew up in slavery and wants to project his/her role on American History.
Research the role of the wagon master of a wagon train moving West. Produce a resume showing you have all the necessary attributes to be the world's best wagon master.
Research ways in which women of the West helped drive the change in the status of women in our society. Create a pop-up book comparing the role of women of the West with women in World War II in changing the status of women.
The most popular form of entertainment in Jacksonian America was the minstrel show. Research minstrel shows, and write and perform such a show. Be prepared to discuss this form of entertainment.
Read a biography of Andrew Jackson, James Monroe, and Chief Joseph. Develop a series of commemorative postage stamps centering on their roles in the Trail of Tears, and be prepared to present and explain your stamps.
Throughout history, many leaders are portrayed in history books as heroes. This, however, might not be correct in the true sense or definition of the word "hero". Create an editorial page voicing the pros and cons (or yin and yang) of an early American leader from the 1800's.
Since our Nation was still in its infancy, the American musical identity was just beginning to emerge mid1800's. Summarize the life of an early American composer, perform an example of their musical contribution. If the composer is unknown, summarize the historical background and symbolic meaning of the piece to the era. (Ex. many slave spirituals/folk songs have unknown composers). Traditional costume should be incorporated.
Stage a roundtable discussion between Calhoun, Clay, and Webster. The focus of your discussion should be slavery, how each felt about the practice, and most importantly the Compromise of 1850. What does this involve? How does each man feel about this decision? What would each predict for the future if this compromise is accepted?
Jacksonian Era Performance Possibilities You will also be responsible for creating a rubric of what you feel you should be responsible for. This will be due on __________. Your rubric should add up to 50 points. Those who cannot take the rubric seriously will have a rubric prepared for them. Presenters should also prepare a quiz for the materials presented. What should your listeners have learned from your presentation? Prepare at least three possible questions from your presentation. This is due on _____________ in class!!!
Presentations will begin on ____________!!
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