Journal 4: Briton Hammon

Read pages 419-424.  How did the transatlantic trade and captivity (of slaves, servants, guns, etc.) impact Hammon's life?  What conclusions can you draw about Hammon? Who did he identify himself with culturally and socially?  Use at least 3 examples/quotes from the text. 3/4 page.

Unit 3: Vocabulary #1-10 due Thursday, September 19; #11-20 due Tuesday, September 24. Vocabulary test on Thursday, September 26.

#1-10

abominate

acculturation

adventitious

ascribe

circuitous

commiserate

enjoin

expedite

expiate   

ferment

#11-20

inadvertent

nominal

noncommittal

peculate

proclivity
sangfroid
seditious
tenuous 
vitriolic
wheedle

Journal 3: Remarks Concerning the Savages of North America by Benjamin Franklin

After reading, write a 3/4 page journal on how Franklin compares Native American and European customs and culture.  What is Franklin's perspective on the two cultures?  Create a clear thesis and support your opinion with a minimum of three quotes from the text (which you analyze and explain).

Finish reading "A Journey Through Texas", write three questions that include text from the story (and the page number)