tonight's homework is to begin reading the Black Hands, White Sails packet. You need to read the introduction, pgs 1-7, and mark up. In addition,
You need to find quotes from the reading that meet the following criteria. You can either underline or highlight the quote, but you must also make sure you number them so you know which quote is for what question below. Then, either in the margins, write 1-2 sentences explaining the significance of the quote (why is it important?)
What is 1 quote that:
1. …showed you why free African Americans saw opportunity in whaling?
2. …explained a danger/risk in the whaling profession?
3. …described why runaway slaves might end up on a whaling ship?
4. …explained the role of Quakers in the whaling industry (positive)?
5. …described the role of Quakers in the whaling industry (negative)?
If you were absent today and need to download the reading, it is available here:
This is due: Tomorrow, Tues 11/17. In addition, if you haven't finished illustrating the African Americans in the North reading, please finish this by Wed 11/18.
