Choose two famous Americans who lived during the period 1820–1860.
• Research the two people you chose.
• Analyze your research.
• Write a dialogue between the two famous Americans
Can somebody help me with this?
* Give me ideas for people
* Research on the people
* Ideas for conversation
PLEASE AND THANK YOU <3
Off the top of my head, I can think of Thaddeus Stevens (strongly anti-slavery) and John C. Calhoun (rabidly pro-slavery). To research anyone's biography, look them up on line (Google them), go to the library and look for articles or books about them. Idea for conversation? Their views on slavery.
You might also consider
Harriet Beecher Stowe
Walt Whitman
Susan B. Anthony
Thomas Edison
Harriet Tubman
http://www.biographyonline.net/people/famous/nineteenth-century.html
http://www.biography.com/people/harriet-tubman-9511430
Or, you might choose John Quincy Adams and Henry Clay. They both served in the U.S. House after 1820 and clashed on many issues. Clay and Adams were rivals for the presidency, a well. Look them up and see what you think.
And when you look up any of these guys (or others), also look up articles about the issues they faced to find out more about the issues that were the subject of conversation.
Thank you for the links Ms Sue
Certainly! Here are two famous Americans who lived during the period 1820-1860, along with some ideas for their research and a potential conversation between them:
1. Abraham Lincoln:
- Research: Gather information about Lincoln's early life, his presidency during the American Civil War, his role in the abolition of slavery, and his assassination.
- Conversation: In your dialogue, you could have Lincoln discussing his experiences and challenges as the President of the United States during a time of great division and turmoil. He could share his thoughts on the Emancipation Proclamation, the Gettysburg Address, and navigating the complexities of the Civil War. Additionally, you could have the other person in the conversation react to Lincoln's ideas and share their perspective on the events of the time.
2. Harriet Tubman:
- Research: Learn about Tubman's life as an escaped slave, her role as a "conductor" on the Underground Railroad, her involvement in the antislavery movement, and her contributions as a Union spy during the Civil War.
- Conversation: For the dialogue, you could have Tubman discussing her experiences leading enslaved individuals to freedom through the Underground Railroad. She could talk about the risks she faced, her methods of communication, and the impact she made on the lives of many. The other person in the conversation could inquire about her motivations and the challenges she encountered along the way.
Remember to conduct thorough research using reputable sources to gather accurate information about these individuals, as it will help you create an engaging and meaningful dialogue between them.