Discussion/writing

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· Look at Henry David Thoreau's "Resistance to Civil Government."  He claims that it is not just our right as Americans, but it is also our duty to defy unjust laws.  This is a very American idea.  Part of the American identity involves intervening in the face of injustice.  Do you agree with this point?  What boundaries should exist to those interventions?  Support your claims using "Resistance to Civil Government" 

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· 300 words minimum

· Include two properly and integrated quotations to support your claims.  You may use either direct or paraphrased quotes. 

Henry David Thoreau:

https://d1lexza0zk46za.cloudfront.net/history/am-docs/thoreau-resistance.pdf

2- creative writing:

Write an epilogue to " The Cask of Amontillado" in which a case against Montresor comes to trial.  In your epilogue, provide the prosecuting attorney’s closing argument, reminding the jury of any evidence that proves Montresor’s guilt.  Then provide the defense attorney’s closing argument and describe the jury’s final verdict.

· include a minimum of 400 words, written in paragraph form. 

· be written in the third-person point of view (academic voice). You may write in the first-person point of view if you want to pretend you are Montresor.

Edgar Allan Poe:

https://americanenglish.state.gov/files/ae/resource_files/the_cask_of_amontillado.pdf

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In a post of at least 100 words, address the items below:

· Explain how has your understanding of the American Dream changed as a result of this course.

· Reflect on John Lennon's "Imagine," which for many signifies hope. Do you believe there is hope for the American Dream? Choose at least one image from the song lyrics or video that signifies your new understanding of the American Dream.