Friday, November 19, 2010

Black Hands, White Sails Reading and Quotes

Black Hands, White Sails (pgs. 1-top of 7)

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, ON A SEPARATE PIECE OF PAPER, 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)?