How Does the Attitude of Colonel Robert Gould Shaw Toward African-Americans Change and Why

US History I: Glory film response writing assignment SWEC: Spring 2012 45 points, factored at a 3 in Paper and Projects category Due Tuesday, 5/22/12, at the beginning of period 2. Please note: Extra credit may be awarded for exemplary, above-and-beyond work.

These questions adapted from online study guides found at http://www.scribd.com/doc/25878888/Glory-Worksheet.

Please answer the following questions in paragraph form based on the film titled Glory. Incomplete sentences=no credit. You must TYPE the responses as you did for The Patriot by downloading this form from the course website and answering each question on this document. Do not erase the questions; simply type underneath the question. PLEASE DOUBLE SPACE YOUR RESPONSES, and type in 12-pt type size, Times New Roman font. http://swecsocialstudies.pbworks.com . Go to the U.S. History link, and this document is at the top of the page.

Please number each question, and skip a space or two between each question. Well developed paragraph=5-8 sentences--follow the writing rubric! Each response and each paragraph should include a detailed and specific topic sentence and clear, strong explanatory sentences.

1. How does the attitude of Colonel Robert Gould Shaw toward African-Americans change, and why? Be specific-- provide specific examples to support your response. (1 well developed paragraph—5 pts)

2. What differences exist among the black soldiers who make up the 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry? What does this tell you about the different experiences of Blacks in 19th century America? Think about/consider their region of origin, former status (free/slave), and educational background. Be specific. (minimum 2 well developed paragraphs—10 pts)

3. What attitudes did white soldiers have about/toward the 54th? Did these attitudes change? If so, how and why? Be specific-- provide specific examples to support your response. (1 well developed paragraph—5 pts)

4. Write a paragraph in which you discuss the differences in treatment between Blacks and Whites who served in the Union army. Provide specific examples to support your response. (2 well developed paragraphs—10 pts)

5. How and why was Colonel Shaw's decision to refuse his paycheck significant? (1 well developed paragraph—5 pts)

6. Which scene impacted or affected you most, and why? Be specific. (1 well developed paragraph—5 pts)

7. Did the movie end as you expected? What feelings/thoughts were you left with? Be specific. (1 well developed paragraph—5 pts)