What might their conversation teach us about the political and social values of early America?

The essay must each have a thesis (an argument), and your points must be backed up with solid evidence. A good rule of thumb is to try to refer to at least three specific readings in support of your argument. Please remember that demonstrating a mere grasp of factual material is insufficient; rather, you should be using facts to convey an analysis of the important developments during the period we have studied. It is really your ability to analyze and interpret that will determine your grade on the essays. Each essay will be worth 50 points.Imagine that space, time and social conventions could be collapsed in such a way that Mary Rowlandson, Thomas Paine, John Ross and Frederick Douglass were all able to attend the same dinner party. What might these individuals have to talk about? Would they agree on many issues? Would they disagree? What might their conversation teach us about the political and social values of early America.