Watch video depict perspectives of two american statesment

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Assignment:

Watch this video that is intended to depict the perspectives of two American Statesmen, their relationship, and their views on slavery, the War and racial politics. In this presentation, Abraham Lincoln (who was elected President of the United States in 1860) and Frederick Douglass, abolitionist, reformer writer and ex-slave explore the relationship between the two men.

Answer the following questions:

Identify your favorite quote (one from each speaker) and explain why you think it is important and/or significant.
What did you learn that you did not know about each speaker before viewing the video? How is it relevant to your understanding of issues discussed related to the development of the United States Constitution?
Of current statesmen and political leaders, who could you envision assuming a role in today's political arena similar to Abraham Lincoln? Frederick Douglas? Explain why?
What changes do you see in US leader point of view and/or perspective on topics discussed in the Lincoln/Douglass video from those expressed today in our country by our leaders in relation to the Constitution? On what do you base your opinion? Support your position.

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