"First Vote" -- U.S. History Student Activity on 15th Amendment

Teachers covering the "Reconstruction Period" following the Civil War may want to use this activity which covers topics on "emancipation," "citizenship." and the importance of "political participation" of African American men. Students are asked to analyze not only the artist's point of view, but also comment on the historical events leading up to the Election of 1868. A complete Teacher's Answer Key is included. This activity could be used at either the middle or high school level.  

Access the complete Activity in either Microsoft WORD (HERE) or in a PDF format (HERE). 

To access many similar AP US History-like "Short Answer" actvities, go to the "Educational" link in the column to the right and select the link by the same name. To obtain many other such activities covering other periods of U.S. History, email JSBOVEE@aol.com.  

Interpreting the "Artist's" Point of View / Main Idea

"The Consecration" is a popular work of world renowned artist, George Cochran Lambdin, provides an excellent writing opportunity for students in grades Five through Adult. Why? Because any plausible answer will be correct! The real test will be for students to explain what is in the drawing the makes them justify their opinions. [For this reason, teachers will want to either project a large color version of the art to students so as to avoid the expense of expensive color copies for each student.]

To access a complete Teacher's Version of the activity in Microsoft WORD, click HERE.  (Copies of the questions can be run off and supplied to students individually from this packet.0.  For a PDF version of it, click HERE. [To access many more AP-like 'Short Answer' student activities, click on that link in the column to the RIGHT under the heading "Educational.']