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Tuesday, September 22, 2009

Wednesday, September 23rd


Memorial in Boston dedicated to the 54th Massachusetts Regiment (photo coutesy of 54thmass.org)
Advanced American Studies

For the remainder of the week we will be viewing the film Glory.  This film chronicles the exploits of the 54th Massachusetts regiment, the first regiment of black soldiers to see action in the Civil War.  For background on the film and the true story of this regiment, click HERE.


American Studies

In my absence today we completed a few handouts/readings on a few aspects of the Civil War including Sherman's March to the Sea and Civil War era medicine.  All assignments should be completed by Monday at the beginning of class.

Assignment:  Complete questions associated with pgs. 87-91 in your textbook (The Reconstruction Era)

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