HW Mr. Padilla 1-21-16

Homework:  Parents/guardians, please assist your child with today’s homework. *What then is the American, this new man? He is either an European, or the descendant of an European, hence that strange mixture of blood, which you will find in no other country. I could point out to you a family whose grandfather was an Englishman, whose wife was Dutch, whose son married a French woman, and whose present four sons have now four wives of different nations. He is an American, who leaving behind him all his ancient prejudices and manners, receives new ones from the new mode of life he has embraced, the new government he obeys, and the new rank he holds. Task: Compare and contrast Obama’s diverse family or your own if you wish to St. Jean de Crevecoeur’s new American of the 1780’s. How are they different? How are they the same?   **What then is the American, this new man? He is either an European, or the descendant of an European, …which you will find in no other country. I could point out to you a family whose grandfather was an Englishman, whose wife was Dutch, whose son married a French woman, and whose present four sons have now four wives of different nations. — He is an American, who leaving behind him all his ancient prejudices and manners, receives new ones from the new mode of life he has embraced, the new government he obeys, and the new rank he holds. Task: Today we learned about President Obama’s diverse family.  We also read about a French farmer’s letter written in 1782 describing a new man. Do you believe America has changed much since 1782? Give an opinion and provide evidence. ***What then is the American, this new man? He is either an European, or the descendant of an European….which you will find in no other country. —I could point out to you a family whose grandfather was an Englishman, whose wife was Dutch, whose son married a French woman, and whose present four sons have now four wives of different nations. —He is an American, who …has embraced, the new government he obeys, and the new rank he holds. Task: base responses on reading and today’s lesson. 1.     According to this passage, what is the new man? 2.     What example(s) does the author give to show his point? 3.     Bonus Question: We talked about President Obama today and diversity in America. Today people are coming from all over the world, Asia, Africa, South America, etc. Describe Obama’ diverse family: Parent Signature______________________________________________