Arguments
What is the main argument of those who would like to take down the emancipation statue in Lincoln Park?
They argue that the statue is offensive or degrading to African-Americans?
Nineteenth Century
How many days a week did Mr. Hunt have office hours?
Two
What was an "abolitionist"?
An abolitionist was someone who actively worked to oppose slavery.
Which Washington sports team recently lost its playoff series agianst the Boston Bruins?
The Capitals (hockey)
What do YOU think is the best argument for going back to school IN PERSON next year?
Answers vary.
He got drunk and entered the bedroom of the slaveowner, Anna Maria Thornton.
Name any TWO musical artists Mr. Hunt played while you entered the Zoom room this semester.
Answers vary
Name any THREE of the historical figures involved in the Pearl Escape.
Answers vary.
Howard University recently renamed its College of Fine Arts after what late actor?
Chadwick Boseman
Why would the mother of an incarcerated Washingtonian argue for DC statehood?
Right now the familes of incarcerated Washingtonians have to travel hundreds of miles to visit their loved ones in federal prisons far from DC. If DC were a state, we would have our own prison right here.
Why is this event called the "Snow Riot"?
Among the places that the Mechanics destroyed was the restaurant of Beverly Snow.
In which part of his house did Mr. Hunt do most of his teaching this spring?
His front porch
Why did we refer to Judson Diggs as "the snitch"?
He told authorities about the whereabouts of the Pearl.
In DC, nearly eight of every ten people suffering from the coronavirus are _____________ .
African-American
Why do some people argue that legalizing recreational marijuana would be good for the city?
The city could generate lots of revenue by taxing the sale of marijuana. That money could be used for all sorts of things like roads and schools.
Arthur Bowen was found guilty and was going to be hanged to death. How did he survive?
Mrs. Thornton wrote a letter to President Andrew Jackson, who pardoned Bowen.
DAILY DOUBLE!! See visual #1
The boundary stones marked the edges of the original District of Columbia.
What was the name of Gamaliel Bailey's abolitionist newspaper?
The New Era
Music and sports venues in DC will be able to return to full capacity on what day?
June 21
Why do some home rule advocates argue that DC should retrocede to Maryland?
If DC became part of Maryland, then DC residents would have congressional representation (including two senators) just like all other Maryland residents.
The District Attorney prosecuting the cases of Arthur Bowen and Reuben Crandall was Francis Scott Key. What is he MORE famous for doing?
He wrote our national anthem, "The Star-Spangled Banner."
Explain what this song lyric has to do with DC:
Two Virginians and an immigrant walk into a room
Diametrically opposed
Foes
They emerge with a compromise
Having open doors that were previously closed
Bros
These lyrics discuss the dinner that took place between Hamilton, Madison nd Jefferson that resulted in the nation's capital being placed in the South (Md. and Va.)
What is the name of the family that had multiple members escaping on the Pearl?
The Edmonson family
Name TWO problems/challenges on which DC is about the spend MORE money in its upcoming budget.
1) (affordable) housing
2) mental health services
3) violence prevention