You will first outline the concerns of three different historical figures. You will then enter into a discussion with your classmates taking on the role of one of these figures. (Historical Figures)
Chairperson of Women’s Temperance Movement. Place yourself in a turn-of-the-century town that has high rates of unemployment and family violence. Imagine yourself as the chairperson of the local chapter of the Women’s Temperance Movement. You are about to give a speech in favor of the Eighteenth Amendment. What three points would you make in a short speech in favor of this amendment?

(Business Owner)
Imagine yourself as the owner of a large steel factory or fabric shop. You are invited to speak to your senator about the Eighteenth Amendment. As a business owner, what arguments would you make for or against Prohibition?

(Senator) Imagine you are a senator in favor of the Eighteenth Amendment. Imagine three reasons why another senator might vote against the Eighteenth Amendment. How would you counter or rebut each point with evidence or a reason that might persuade your opponent to change his/her vote?

1. In the voice of your selected historical figure, make a preliminary argument for your position.

2. In the voice of your selected historical figure, respond to a point made by another student.

3. In your own voice, briefly describe something you learned because you had to imagine yourself in another person's position.