https://padlet.com/ahartye/z35w3kmpetcm Reflections and Thanks en-us 2018-04-20 13:05:51 UTC 2018-05-10 15:12:04 UTC hello@padlet.com kdsheslow https://padlet.com/ahartye/z35w3kmpetcm/wish/253883454 2018-04-20 15:43:12 UTC https://padlet.com/ahartye/z35w3kmpetcm/wish/253883454 rpaguilarperez https://padlet.com/ahartye/z35w3kmpetcm/wish/253886205 The Aswarm with the Spirits of All Ages Here was an informational exhibit that thoroughly explained the history of slavery. The piece of artwork that stood out was the mannequins tied up on a boat because it was cruel punishment. They were limited to space and freedom and this demonstrates the overall lack of privileges slaves had. Also, there was an image of a slave with a mouth mask in order to stop the slaves from spitting and chained necks to prevent escapes. This made me realize how much freedom we have now and how we need to cherish it. ]]> 2018-04-20 15:49:30 UTC https://padlet.com/ahartye/z35w3kmpetcm/wish/253886205 otkrause https://padlet.com/ahartye/z35w3kmpetcm/wish/254087895 The "Aswarm with the Spirits of All Ages Here" was a great exhibit that accurately explained slavery in the United States and the effects it created. The speaker did a wonderful job in telling the story of slavery in an unbiased way that showed the viewpoints of the slaves as well as the enslavers. Additionally, she was able to describe how slavery was a different experience for every slave involved by reading the personal narratives of slaves. It is great that we still honor those who were taken as victims to slavery even though it is in our nation's past, so that we can never forget the immoral actions that were done to them and try to make it better. ]]> 2018-04-21 23:08:22 UTC https://padlet.com/ahartye/z35w3kmpetcm/wish/254087895 https://padlet.com/ahartye/z35w3kmpetcm/wish/254509948 Th]]> 2018-04-23 17:10:30 UTC https://padlet.com/ahartye/z35w3kmpetcm/wish/254509948 https://padlet.com/ahartye/z35w3kmpetcm/wish/254510683 I gained some new found knowledgeof slavery from the Aswarm with the spirits of all ages here exhibit, and the method of presentation used was interesting. But for the most part I felt like I already learned about the things that were presented.]]> 2018-04-23 17:11:46 UTC https://padlet.com/ahartye/z35w3kmpetcm/wish/254510683 erabramowitz https://padlet.com/ahartye/z35w3kmpetcm/wish/254539187 The "Aswarm with the Spirits of All Ages Here" was an interesting exhibit about slavery and the history behind it. It is nice to learn outside the textbook by visiting museums that bring this part of history alive. The audio of the artist allowed me to really understand each piece of artwork and why the artist portrayed that piece in that specific way. I really enjoyed visiting the museum. ]]> 2018-04-23 17:59:55 UTC https://padlet.com/ahartye/z35w3kmpetcm/wish/254539187 achinkle https://padlet.com/ahartye/z35w3kmpetcm/wish/254630765 For me, this exhibit was really impactful and makes you reflect on how harsh the conditions of slavery were. I thought it was cool that this artist found different ways to represent what happened in the Americas during slavery and tell a story with each piece that she created. This experience definitely gives you a new perspective on something that we are learning about in the classroom. ]]> 2018-04-23 22:34:14 UTC https://padlet.com/ahartye/z35w3kmpetcm/wish/254630765 gsirdeshmukh1 https://padlet.com/ahartye/z35w3kmpetcm/wish/254631461 I think the most interesting part of the exhibit, to me at least, was being able to actually see the physical objects from back then. For example, it was really eye-opening to see how slaves were literally packed into small spaces to be transported. It was also really interesting to look at the paintings of slaves, because you could almost read their expressions, which is something which I have never been exposed to before. All-in-all, the exhibit helped me understand the past and appreciate what we have today.]]> 2018-04-23 22:40:28 UTC https://padlet.com/ahartye/z35w3kmpetcm/wish/254631461 tgsmigla https://padlet.com/ahartye/z35w3kmpetcm/wish/254632240 2018-04-23 22:48:46 UTC https://padlet.com/ahartye/z35w3kmpetcm/wish/254632240 edjones1 https://padlet.com/ahartye/z35w3kmpetcm/wish/254640946 I really enjoyed looking around this exhibit. Every piece of art showed and taught me something different about the lifestyles of that time. I thought it was really cool how the artist put up many letters and journal entries over a whole wall because it was interesting to look at these primary documents that I may not have been able to see if it wasn't for this trip. Also, I learned a lot during the discussion, especially about how different each experience was for slaves. For example, the difference in reading and writing between slaves was drastic, and just the treatment they were given varied in each place.]]> 2018-04-24 00:07:15 UTC https://padlet.com/ahartye/z35w3kmpetcm/wish/254640946 https://padlet.com/ahartye/z35w3kmpetcm/wish/254642653 The "Aswarm with the Spirits of All Ages Here" exhibit was very helpful in helping to develop my understanding of slavery in the US. I was able to connect what we were learning in class with the exhibits at the museum. I also found the different slave stories to be very interesting because I could see the different ways that the slaves lived. The most shocking thing for me was seeing the little room that slaves were given while being transported on ships.]]> 2018-04-24 00:20:33 UTC https://padlet.com/ahartye/z35w3kmpetcm/wish/254642653 gsirdeshmukh https://padlet.com/ahartye/z35w3kmpetcm/wish/254645546 I thought that the Aswarm exhibit was a unique way to  show the various hardships that slaves faced through various mediums. The recreation of a slave ship clearly depicted how inhumane the conditions were and made me realize the comfortable life we all enjoy. Many of the more abstract pieces, like the canoe also illustrated other hardships and perspectives of the slaves - as explained through the audio. I think the discussion really helped tie it all together and explain the significance of many of the pieces. It was a really awesome/interactive way to summarize a lot of the learning that we've done this year. ]]> 2018-04-24 00:38:39 UTC https://padlet.com/ahartye/z35w3kmpetcm/wish/254645546 gahotelling https://padlet.com/ahartye/z35w3kmpetcm/wish/254647004 The most impactful thing I've learned this year in my Civil War class has been how far a group of people will go to protect the ideals they believe in and their way of life. This connects to the Nullification Crisis in 1832 when Andrew Jackson was president. This event was caused by tension from sectionalism between the North and the South when the South felt underrepresented and that they were being treated unfairly. President Jackson had to solve this problem or else South Carolina threated to secede the Union. 30 years later, South Carolina did secede for the same reasons they threated to secede in 1832 but this time President Lincoln had to attempt to control the situation. Both predicaments came from increased sectionalism and tension between the North and South except the start of the Civil War came from a much greater amount of tension showing that it had been growing for those 30 years. President Jackson (with the help of Henry Clay) was able to quell the angers of the South because they were not past the breaking point but the build up of tension over time became too much and when the first shot was taken at Fort Sumter all that tension broke and the Civil War was started. From start to finish, the South was attempting to protect who they were, just like in 1832. ]]> 2018-04-24 00:51:27 UTC https://padlet.com/ahartye/z35w3kmpetcm/wish/254647004 rmdeshmukh https://padlet.com/ahartye/z35w3kmpetcm/wish/254660128 The Aswarm Exhibit was really impactful and eye-opening as it displayed the horrific conditions that slaves experienced. The most impactful aspect of the exhibit for me was the structure of slave quarters in transportation ship as it was an extremely realistic portrayal of the terrible conditions upon the ship as slaves were packed together and chained down. This exhibit gave me a new understanding of the overall slave experience and how dehumanized the slaves were throughout the entire experience.]]> 2018-04-24 02:15:35 UTC https://padlet.com/ahartye/z35w3kmpetcm/wish/254660128 nsgreen https://padlet.com/ahartye/z35w3kmpetcm/wish/254664326 I thought that the Aswarm exhibit provided me with a new prespective on the horrors of slavery. The piece depicting the slaves on the slave ships helped me to better understand just how bad the conditions were on those ships, and the depiction of the slave with the collar in the center really helped to encapsulate the true horror of slavery. I also appreciated the lack of faces on many of the slaves as a symbol of dehumanization, and I also liked how the audio supplement had more emotion and was more compelling than a traditional text panel. Overall, I appreciated it as another way to learn about the true horrors of slavery.]]> 2018-04-24 02:44:01 UTC https://padlet.com/ahartye/z35w3kmpetcm/wish/254664326 lpjarskog https://padlet.com/ahartye/z35w3kmpetcm/wish/254762721 I really enjoyed the exhibit. The most interesting part, in my opinion, was the room papered with transcripts of interviews with former slaves. There were so many fascinating aspects of those interviews: the way the context impacted the content, the impossible ages that the interviewees provided, the usage of written dialect (and particularly the way that one of the interviews had been marked up in order to correct "mistakes" where the dialect had not been written out). Additionally, having the voice of the artist herself as a guide helped to make the work more authentic and powerful.]]> 2018-04-24 11:20:23 UTC https://padlet.com/ahartye/z35w3kmpetcm/wish/254762721 jdholroyd https://padlet.com/ahartye/z35w3kmpetcm/wish/254811398 I found the Aswarm with the Spirits of All Ages Exhibit fascinating. The artwork was very interesting, and the history behind each piece made it even more interesting. The entire exhibit really put into perspective what slavery in the United States was really like, and how terrible it actually was. The art did a very good job of showing certain parts of that period in history. The Exhibit was both very interesting and informational and I am glad I was able to see it.]]> 2018-04-24 13:26:40 UTC https://padlet.com/ahartye/z35w3kmpetcm/wish/254811398 gkclements https://padlet.com/ahartye/z35w3kmpetcm/wish/254845296 2018-04-24 14:22:24 UTC https://padlet.com/ahartye/z35w3kmpetcm/wish/254845296 vskehoe https://padlet.com/ahartye/z35w3kmpetcm/wish/254897677 Her work was incredible and spoke the rarely spoken truth.

]]> 2018-04-24 15:48:48 UTC https://padlet.com/ahartye/z35w3kmpetcm/wish/254897677 sren1 https://padlet.com/ahartye/z35w3kmpetcm/wish/254920561 I think this exhibition really forces people to confront the terrible history of slavery. The artist presents the actual lived history in a unique perspective that people can feel the despair slaves suffered at that time. Life of enslaved people, justification from oppressors, as well as the mixture of sadness and bitterness in this exhibition revealed the true story of slavery. It helps me to realize that individual experiences also count and the pain is real. I really appreciate this. ]]> 2018-04-24 16:35:14 UTC https://padlet.com/ahartye/z35w3kmpetcm/wish/254920561 mrodriguezhernandez https://padlet.com/ahartye/z35w3kmpetcm/wish/255057414 The exhibit was very impactful and made me really reflect about the atrocity that was slavery and the hardships that slaves had to endure. I thought the exhibit was able to coney its message so powerfully because it engaged different senses, apart from the visual art, the audio did and amazing job at providing some background as well as the perspective of the artist herself. It also allowed the viewer to interact with the artwork, like in the ship used to transport slaves, the artist encourages you to step into the provided space to understand how small the space was and how uncomfortable it must have been for them. It allows you to place your self in their shoes, in a way. ]]> 2018-04-25 00:07:02 UTC https://padlet.com/ahartye/z35w3kmpetcm/wish/255057414 lmluck https://padlet.com/ahartye/z35w3kmpetcm/wish/255074405 I thought the exhibit was very thought provoking regarding the horrors of slavery, especially in the piece that showed how little space slaves had on slave ships. We are always taught that slaves had to suffer through a harsh environment, but seeing the small spaces in person really put into perspective how little regard and respect slave owners had for black people. The audio tour helped me understand the art better in a way that normal exhibits don't have. ]]> 2018-04-25 02:01:01 UTC https://padlet.com/ahartye/z35w3kmpetcm/wish/255074405 https://padlet.com/ahartye/z35w3kmpetcm/wish/255356665 I thought that the exhibit showed us some real life examples of what we were learning and also stressed the perspective of the enslaved individual which is something that isn't always looked at closely in history. So I thought this was an invaluable experience that helped us to comprehend the condition of slavery better and become more informed.]]> 2018-04-25 17:31:40 UTC https://padlet.com/ahartye/z35w3kmpetcm/wish/255356665 https://padlet.com/ahartye/z35w3kmpetcm/wish/255357127 2018-04-25 17:32:30 UTC https://padlet.com/ahartye/z35w3kmpetcm/wish/255357127 https://padlet.com/ahartye/z35w3kmpetcm/wish/255357157 For me, this exhibit showed me a more accurate view of what it was like to be a slave. The exhibit was filled with primary sources from people who experienced slavery firsthand, and it really helped me better understand the history of the US. I feel like the exhibit gave me a unique experience that I would never be able to get in a traditional classroom setting. ]]> 2018-04-25 17:32:33 UTC https://padlet.com/ahartye/z35w3kmpetcm/wish/255357157 mkmauney https://padlet.com/ahartye/z35w3kmpetcm/wish/256120773 I found that the exhibit humanized slaves and made it apparent that the figures we have been reading about in class are real people who went through awful expiriences. The exhibit also showcased how slavery has affected people even after its end. ]]> 2018-04-27 18:05:36 UTC https://padlet.com/ahartye/z35w3kmpetcm/wish/256120773 wdcorley https://padlet.com/ahartye/z35w3kmpetcm/wish/256568427 I felt that the exhibit did an amazing job at applying personal experiences and feelings to the story of slavery that we are normally taught, which is rather impersonal. By gaining insight into the thoughts and feelings of the individuals who experienced the different aspects of the middle passage and chattel slavery I was able to really understand the criminal and dehumanizing nature of the system of slavery in America]]> 2018-04-30 15:33:36 UTC https://padlet.com/ahartye/z35w3kmpetcm/wish/256568427 tachupp https://padlet.com/ahartye/z35w3kmpetcm/wish/256677302 2018-04-30 19:25:10 UTC https://padlet.com/ahartye/z35w3kmpetcm/wish/256677302 aihicks https://padlet.com/ahartye/z35w3kmpetcm/wish/259650983 The exhibit was exciting to see, mostly because of the art. Not a lot of things are made in the remembrance and education of slavery, usually books like novels or even movies, but never really physical/hands-on  art. I think mostly because it’s a past that is liked to be forgotten by many Americans, so the subject may seem dull or unimportant to many. This exhibit shows that not only is slavery not forgotten, but embraced and turned into things like art and stories to show the resilience, determination, faith, and unity, etc. of African Americans and the people who fight and stand with them. Although I knew and read most of the information in the museum, it was exciting to see correlating artwork and hear the descriptions on my phone rather than read a text or learn the information by itself.]]> 2018-05-10 15:02:09 UTC https://padlet.com/ahartye/z35w3kmpetcm/wish/259650983