THE HOPKINS-McMANUS CONTEST:
THE VOYAGE OF THE MAYFLOWER
Open to Seniors Only
Six Prizes of $1000 Each
Topic: The voyage of the Mayflower
fro Plymouth, England, to the New World
in 1620. You are invited to address any
topic concerning this important event in
American history.
Some suggested topics:
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A biography of a passenger on that voyage.
Follow a line of descendants of a passenger on the voyage.
Anexplorationofhowthejourneywasfinanced.
TheMayflowerCompactanditssignificance.
AnexplorationofJohnWinthrop’s“AModelofChristianCharity”(akathe“CityuponaHill”)
sermon.
Religious freedom.
Immigration.
Self-governance.
Economics.
A different topic of your choice.
Your submission may be in the form of:
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Essay(AllwrittensubmissionswillberunthroughTurnitin.)
Video
Portrait
Sculpture
Diorama
A different medium of your choice.
Due: February 15 (Washington’s Birthday)
Contact Mr. Vergara ([email protected]) with questions.