Discuss the "peculiar institution" of slavery in the United States in the early and mid 19th century (before 1860), drawing on what you have learned from the textbook, primary source readings, websites, and video. Specifically: - What historical developments transformed the institution of slavery in the early 19th century?

- How did African Americans create a distinct material culture (i. e., music, folklore, religion, dancing, etc.) that helped them survive the psychological horrors of a life in bondage?

- What legal, religious or moral, and economic arguments did pro-slavery advocates and abolitionists offer in support of their respective positions?

a change of venue is the legal term for moving a trial to a new location. a change of venue request because venue is improper means that the removing defendant believes that the case may not be in that venue because it is improper under procedural rules.

roosevelt essentially took the opposite approach as hoover in taking on the great depression. herbert hoover thought that america and its economy could naturally recover from the depression in due course, so he adamantly restrained the federal government from intervening on behalf of the people affected. on the other hand, roosevelt dramatically increased employment by expanding the federal government and establishing agencies that would aid in relieving some of the country's worst problems.

the image shown is not a reliable source. it is not a photograph taken of the event, and it is not a painting created by someone who witnessed the event. the image can be considered yellow journalism because it is sensational and exaggerated. the explosion did not likely cause bodies to fly in the air or create a large fireball, as shown here. the image was created to make the american public angry about the explosion, not to show what actually happened.

the painting is not reliable.

the painting is exaggerated.

the painting is inaccurate.

the painting was created to make the public angry, not to show what really happened.