The Great Slavery Debate

Should slavery be abolished? Students at Constitution High School debate the advantages and disadvantages of abolishing slavery from an antebellum 19th century perspective. Having students focus on the social, economic, cultural, and to some extent political nature of this debate, helps students understand the context of America's "peculiar institution", roadblocks African Americans needed to overcome in order to abolish slavery, as well as frame the upcoming 10th grade American history course. The purpose of this blog is to create a forum in which students can self-reflect and continue the process of peer-to-peer evaluation as they debate in class.

Monday, June 14, 2010

Zamiyha vs. Antonio

This debate was fun to watch.  Both debaters came to the podium prepared, even after having to find Antiono somewhere else in the school!  Both debaters opened up holes in their opponents arguments yet did not address such openings in the rebuttal.  Congratulations to both debaters!
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  1. antoniocJune 15, 2010 at 3:54 AM

    mr. brasof yall cheated me because i could understand nothing she was saying but next time she wont win but good job zamiyha

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  2. nb2013June 15, 2010 at 2:43 PM

    this debate was kinda confussing because i couldnt understand what Zamiyha was saying. Also both sides had weak rebuttals.
    -nina

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