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Talking points October 20

p. 153-55 What motivated Albion to write to Emma “I am glad you are not my wife, for my perplexities would be terribly increased.”

p. 155/56 Why do you think he mentioned the erection of a monarchy of limited powers to Emma?

p. 157-162. What can we understand of his dream about the “war fever” case?

p. 158. Albion did not believe God designed and created women merely for child bearing. Shouldn’t that belief induce abolitionist-related beliefs?

p. 159. What was the Oberlin case about?

p. 160 Politically, what was the main difference between Emma and Albion?

p.160-65. How do you explain Albion’s accepting a soldier’s destiny?

p. 165-68. What was the explanation and implications of the hasty retreat from Bull Run? What happened to Albion?

p. 169-71. When did Albion come to the conclusion that slavery had to end?

p. 171. Explain Albion’s graduation.

p. 172. What precipitated Albion and Emma’s marriage?

p. 172. “An American citizen of African descent.” explain.