Looking Backward: Voices of the 1930's

Please respond to the question: Is a picture worth a 1000 words?

Answer in complete sentences and cite specific examples from the material you have read and viewed (Kennedy, Steinbeck, Dorthea Lange photos). Please also respond to at least one of your peer’s comments.

Rubric for Online Discussion on the Class Blog

Please limit your comments to 200 words.

5 Points  On Time (Comments are due no later than 10:00 pm on the evening prior to the day of the class.)

5 Points  On Task/Clarity of Expression (Comments should directly address the question that is posed, be in complete sentences and avoid misspelling and grammatical errors.)

5 Points  Use of Specific Examples (Comments should reference readings, photos, videos, and/or recordings)

5 Points  Responsive to Peers (Comments should address the observations of at least one other student. The first person to comment must return to the blog a 2nd time.)

Migrant Mother Florence Thompson in photograph by Dorthea Lange

Click on the link below to read more about the trials:

http://www.law.umkc.edu/faculty/projects/FTrials/scottsboro/scottsb.htm

"Every man a king but no one wears a crown." Huey Long