In Search of the Promised Land sheds light on the experiences of an ordinary family in Antebellum America. Choose one of the characters in the book and write a paragraph answering the following questions: What were some of the things experienced by the character you chose? What were some of his or her struggles—and his or her triumphs? What can his or her experiences teach us about American History more generally? Cite specific events in your answer, and demonstrate your engagement with the book.
