3. 9. 18 U. S. HISTORY THROUGH FILM. ON THIS DAY: 1820 - The U. S 3.9.18 U. S. HISTORY THROUGH FILM ON THIS DAY: 1820 - The U.S. Congress passed the Land Act that paved the way for westward expansion of North America. 1863 - General Ulysses Grant was appointed commander-in-chief of the Union forces. 1906 - In the Philippines, fifteen Americans and 600 Moros were killed in the last two days of fighting 1916 - Mexican raiders led by Pancho Villa attacked Columbus, New Mexico. 17 people were killed by the 1,500 horsemen. 1933 - The U.S. Congress began its 100 days of enacting New Deal legislation. 1945 - During World War II, U.S. B-29 bombers launched incendiary bomb attacks against Japan. 1959 - Mattel introduced Barbie at the annual Toy Fair in New York. 1965 - The first U.S. combat troops arrived in South Vietnam. BELL WORK: #9 PICK-UP & READ THE ARTICLE. WHO IS YOUR ARTICLE ABOUT? WHAT TITLE/POSITION/JOB DID YOUR PERSON HOLD? WHAT ROLE DID YOUR PERSON PLAY IN THE AMISTAD CASE? AGENDA: DISCUSS 6 SQAURE INFORMATION. CONTINUE THE MOVIE AMISTAD. SOUNDTRACK FRIDAY: BEN
Joseph Cinque (Sengbe Pieh) -Lead Mende
Mende Tribe
Roger Baldwin-Lead attorney for Mende captives
Lewis Tappan-Abolitionist-hired lawyers for Mende captives
Theodore Joadson-Fictional
John Quincy Adams-Former President, U.S. Senator & Attorney for Mende
President Martin Van Buren-Supported claims of Spain
John Forsyth (on left) Secretary of State
William Holabird-U.S. Attorney for Connecticut-represents interests of U.S. Government
John C. Calhoun-Senator from South Carolina-Pro-Slavery. VP for J. Q John C. Calhoun-Senator from South Carolina-Pro-Slavery. VP for J.Q. Adams & Andrew Jackson
Queen Isabella of Spain-9 years old
Others . . . Jose Ruiz & Pedro Montes- crew of La Amistad Professor Gibbs-Linguist Ensign Covey-Interpreter