US105-791 Malden Exam 2 on Wednesday, 4/9/14

US105-921 Cape Exam 2 on Thursday, 4/10/14

Practice Essay Questions for EXAM 2!

ONE of these essays will be on your exam! Use your PowerPoints, notes, text and any other
sourcesPractice answering with The Formula essay structureRemember to look at
the good essay examples from Exam 1. Email me if you need help!


1. What was the overall effect of the introduction of the Cotton Gin in the 19
th
Century?
How did it forever change the nature of African-American slavery in the American
South? Answer with 3 clear examples and a 5-Paragraph essay structure. Worth 50
points.














2. Weve learned that many slaves used negotiation, resistance and risk throughout their
lives in order to survive the horrors of slavery. In the video, Seeds of Destruction, we
were shown how Harriet Jacobs survived her own life-long struggle against slavery.
Which tactics did Harriet use more often as her tools of survival negotiation strategies,
resistance or risk? Or did she use all of these tactics? Explain your choice with 3 clear
examples and a 5-Paragraph essay structure. Worth 50 points.