Agenda for 10/31 - Gold

Today you will be investigating the case for reparations (payments for wrongdoing) being paid to the descendants of slavery in America.
 
1. Read this overview of the issue, and answer the following questions (answer in your packet).

• What are four different times in US history when people have pushed for reparations for slavery. For instance provide as much of an explanation as possible (when the was the proposal made, who was making the demand, what was demanded, why it failed, etc.).
• What was the purpose of the Conyers Bill, first proposed in 1989. Has he been successful? What does he continue to do?
• What has been proposed by Robert Brock, Ron Daniels, National Coalition of Blacks for Reparations in America, 
• What are the main arguments made by people who disagree with the idea of paying reparations for slavery?
• What are the main arguments made by people who support the payment of reparations?

2. Developing Your Opinion - based on the article above, decide on your opinion on this issue, and then do the following

• Find an article online to support your opinion on this issue
• Read the article
• Write a one paragraph (at least 1/2 page) reflection sharing your opinion on this issue. 
• In your paragraph, your first sentence should clearly state your opinion.
• You should use at least three pieces of evidence from the first article you read above.
• You should include at least three pieces of evidence from the article that you found.
• Finally, you should identify the article you found and state why you believe it to me a trustworthy or reliable source.

YOU SHOULD WRITE YOUR PARAGRAPH IN PAGES OR GOOGLE DRIVE AND UPLOAD TO THE ASSIGNMENT "Reparations Opinion Paragraph." All directions for this assignment can be found there as well.