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Week 3 Discussion American History since 1865

Week 3 Discussion American History since 1865

Q This author presents us with glimpses into a world that might seem unfamiliar to many readers. Think about some of the stories that she tells. Choose one that captured your interest. Which aspects of it taught you something new about people in the past and what might have seemed relatable or at least familiar? What can we learn about U.S. history from this book? What did you like/not like about the book?

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One of the stories that capture my mind was from her personal life where i got to learn that she was not into feminine roles much. She talked about a hard dirt floor of the patio which she and her brothers made it and the way she explained her memory, it was like they all were happy in doing that. Her brother wanted to renovate the floor and “they brought a load of dirt, which we sprinkled with water and spread over with burlap sacks. We had such fun trampling it down. We made it a game by jumping on it until the soil was packed hard.