1. Wed 9/2 What is History? Why Does it Matter?
Reading: none assigned; pick up “Wet with Blood” worksheet in class
(Note: the online version has the wrong due date, it’s due on Friday 9/4/09)
2. Fri 9/4 The Death of Lincoln and the Birth of Modern America
Reading: Spend some time exploring the Chicago Historical Society website, “Wet with Blood” and complete the worksheet. Bring it to class with you.
Additional web resource: http://objectofhistory.org/
Due in class: WWB Worksheet
