Today, we're going to dig into the idea of American exceptionalism, from John Winthrop to Vladimir Putin.

For next week--that is, before Tuesday, September 24--please read:

Chapter 4: The Frontier Heritage

Chief Joseph’s Speeches

Rayna Green’s “Modest Proposal” for a “Museum of the Plains White Person”

Robert Frost, The Gift Outright

By Tuesday, September 24, please complete the following writing exercise in your journal:

In 3-4 paragraphs, choose TWO of the excerpts in the “Exceptional?” handout and compare their perspectives on American exceptionalism.  Please include this in your journal, email it to me, and email it to two classmates.  Choose well!