Alexander+Legacy+Campaign

The Russian Tsar Hall of Fame wants to know for what two things should Alexander II be most remembered. You will all vote as a class for what his dual-faceted legacy should be. But before you can vote you must all campaign for a particular aspect of Alexander’s reign. To this end each group must do the following.
 * What should be the legacy of tsar Alexander III?**

A. Create campaign posters for your “accomplishment” to be unveiled immediately after the debate (see below)

B. Have a member ready to participate in a brief debate. In the debate the spokesperson “candidate” must All members must help prepare the candidate to speak on behalf of your group’s accomplishment as well as to speak against the other candidates. You should prepare notes on note cards. Groups must also prepare one question for each of the other three candidates on a 2x5 index card and present it to me before the debate. I will choose questions at random for each candidate.
 * 1) Be prepared to present a two minute speech about the merits of your “accomplishment”
 * 2) Be prepared to rebut the other candidates and defend your own position.
 * 3) Give a 30 second summary of why people should vote for you.

C. After the debate groups will unveil their campaign posters. Then students will travel around the room campaigning for their particular accomplishment. You will have 5 minutes for this exercise.

D. Students will then vote to determine what two things will make up Alexander II’s legacy.

E. You will have the rest of the class period plus the next class period to prepare for this activity.


 * The groups for each area are:**

European Foreign Policy – Jenny, Lucy, Carter, Tierra

The Zemstvo System – Sam, Melody, Robert, Nick

Emancipation of the Serfs – Kelly, Matt, Michelle, Bryce

Expansion in Asia - Mae, James, Hovig, Nicholas