Directions: using the links provided in Schoology, watch Episode 1 of the Netflix documentary, Amend, and...

 

 

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Directions: using the links provided in Schoology, watch Episode 1 of the Netflix documentary, "Amend", and then choose 1 of the other episodes to watch. As you watch, complete the guiding questions below for Episode 1, the other episode you choose to watch, and the "Summary Questions" on the last page. Important Note: Some of these videos contain strong language, including racial and homophobic slurs, as well as images that may be hard to view, including images of lynchings and violence. Episode 1: "Citizen" - After escaping slavery, Frederick Douglass becomes a pivotal voice calling for citizenship for Black Americans, a dream realized in the 14th Amendment. 1. How did Douglass influence the debate over rights of enslaved people before the 14th Amendment? 2. What were the consequences of the Dred Scott v. Sanford (1857) Supreme Court case? 3. Why did Douglass advocate for black men to fight in the Civil War? 4. What was happening throughout the South after the Civil War that made the passage of the 14th Amendment even more necessary? 5. Why do some consider the passage of the 14th Amendment to be the actual "founding" of the Constitution? Episode 6: "Promise" - Immigrants have long put their hope in America, but intolerant policies, racism and shocking violence have frequently trampled their dreams. 1. Why is the wording of the 14th Amendment important when discussing its application to immigrants? 2. Why did/does the birthright clause in the 14th Amendment garner controversy? 3. After years of being blamed for economic problems, and facing discrimination from the Chinese Exclusion Act, explain how Chinese citizens used the 14th Amendment to argue for equal rights. 4. Explain how economics has played a role in the arguments for, and against, immigration to the United States. 5. How did groups use "fear-based" arguments to advance their anti-immigrant stances? Directions: using the links provided in Schoology, watch Episode 1 of the Netflix documentary, "Amend", and then choose 1 of the other episodes to watch. As you watch, complete the guiding questions below for Episode 1, the other episode you choose to watch, and the "Summary Questions" on the last page. Important Note: Some of these videos contain strong language, including racial and homophobic slurs, as well as images that may be hard to view, including images of lynchings and violence. Episode 1: "Citizen" - After escaping slavery, Frederick Douglass becomes a pivotal voice calling for citizenship for Black Americans, a dream realized in the 14th Amendment. 1. How did Douglass influence the debate over rights of enslaved people before the 14th Amendment? 2. What were the consequences of the Dred Scott v. Sanford (1857) Supreme Court case? 3. Why did Douglass advocate for black men to fight in the Civil War? 4. What was happening throughout the South after the Civil War that made the passage of the 14th Amendment even more necessary? 5. Why do some consider the passage of the 14th Amendment to be the actual "founding" of the Constitution? Episode 6: "Promise" - Immigrants have long put their hope in America, but intolerant policies, racism and shocking violence have frequently trampled their dreams. 1. Why is the wording of the 14th Amendment important when discussing its application to immigrants? 2. Why did/does the birthright clause in the 14th Amendment garner controversy? 3. After years of being blamed for economic problems, and facing discrimination from the Chinese Exclusion Act, explain how Chinese citizens used the 14th Amendment to argue for equal rights. 4. Explain how economics has played a role in the arguments for, and against, immigration to the United States. 5. How did groups use "fear-based" arguments to advance their anti-immigrant stances?

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For Episode 1 Citizen 1 How did Douglass influence the debate over rights of enslaved people before the 14th Amendment Frederick Douglass was a prominent abolitionist who used his powerful voice and w... View the full answer