Step One:
Step One:
Review the tabs below and choose one individual you would like to nominate to receive a medal from the president for his or her heroic efforts during the American Civil War. Suggested websites are provided below each person’s name. You can use the sites suggested to conduct your research, or you can use reliable sites of your choice to locate information needed to complete this assessment.

Before you begin gathering information to create you nomination, find out how to conduct research and locate reliable sources by exploring the research interactive.

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Remember to select each tab below so you do not miss any necessary information.

Dr. Martin R. DelanyMary E. BowserCaroline Le CountRobert Smalls

Dr. Martin Robinson Delany
1812–1885
Martin Delany was born a slave in Virginia. His mother broke the law to teach him to read and write, and he eventually attended Harvard Medical School. He became a doctor, the publisher of an abolitionist newspaper, and the highest-ranking African American to serve in the Civil War.

Delany Becomes First Black Major in U. S. Army

Making History: Maj. Martin R. Delany

Step Two:
Step Two:
Now that you have decided on your nominee, it is time to get creative! You will create your own design for a postage stamp to honor your chosen African American Civil War hero. Your design should include:

The name of your nominee.

At least three images related to your nominee (For example, if you were creating a stamp for Abraham Lincoln, you might include a picture of broken chains because Lincoln helped end slavery.)

A catch phrase or quote that relates to your nominee (For example, a stamp for Abraham Lincoln might include the nickname "Honest Abe," or the phrase "four score and seven years ago" from his Gettysburg Address.)

Important! You must give credit to the sources of you images and information. For help with citing your sources, view this presentation.

Step Three:
Step Three:
Write a letter to the selection committee justifying your nomination. Your letter should include the following:

The name of the individual you think should be featured on the postage stamp.

At least two paragraphs explaining why you nominated the individual.
Your first paragraph should include at least two specific examples of heroic actions during the Civil War time period.
Your second paragraph should describe how the images and wording on your stamp represent your nominee.

Assignment
Please view the Grading Rubric before beginning the assignment.

Complete the reading and any interactives for this lesson.
Review your 411 File for this lesson.
Complete and submit 08.03 Shots Fired Advanced.