8.03 Shots Fired! Advanced Research an African American that you are going to nominate to the Post Office that contributed greatly to the American Civil War. You must choose ONE of these individuals from the lesson.

Dr. Martin R. Delany, Mary E. Bowser, Caroline Le Count, Robert Smalls

Who do you choose?

Step #2

2. Create your design!!
The name of your nominee.
At least three images related to your nominee (For example, if you were creating a stamp for Abraham Lincoln, you might include a picture of broken chains because Lincoln helped end slavery.)
A catchphrase or quote that relates to your nominee (For example, a stamp for Abraham Lincoln might include the nickname “Honest Abe,” or the phrase “four score and seven years ago” from his Gettysburg Address.)

3. Write a letter to the selection committee justifying your nomination. Your letter should include the following:

The name of the individual you think should be featured on the postage stamp.
At least two paragraphs explaining why you nominated the individual.
o Your first paragraph should include at least two specific examples of heroic actions during the Civil War time period.
o Your second paragraph should describe how the images and wording on your stamp represent your nominee.

Dear Selection Committee,

Paragraph 1 – the name of the individual and give two specific/detailed examples of heroic actions during the Civil War

Paragraph 2 – describe how the images and wording of your stamp would represent your nominee