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HIST 1302: The U.S. from 1877

Debate Roster
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TIP: To find your name, press Control F on PCs and Command F on Macs. Enter your name in
the search field and it should be identified on the document. Please ensure that your name is
posted and that it only appears once. If you cannot locate your name or if it is posted twice,
please message me as soon as possible.

Even though there are multiple people assigned to each debate position/side, you are all equal
debate leaders and will be assessed individually. You are not expected to work with others
in your group, although if you do so, it can positively impact the strength of your arguments.

You must complete the debate brief and submit it to the TurnItIn dropbox the day after your
debate closes. If you do not submit a brief, you will receive a zero for this assignment.
The debate brief is located in the debate folder under the Content tab (as is the TurnItIn
dropbox).

I have posted a rubric with some suggested approaches, to help you better understand what you
will be assessed on.

To those leading debates, please post your arguments by 11:59 pm on Thursday but clicking the
"Create Thread" tab.  You will not see your debate topic until it opens on Thursday.

Those participating can pose their questions by replying to a thread created by those leading the
debate. Participation is mandatory.

For more information, refer to lecture entitled, “Introduction to the Course” and the syllabus.

Debate 1: July 20

Debate #1: “Jim Crow laws were unconstitutional.” (The against side is arguing that the laws
were constitutional). Be sure to fully analyze what unconstitutional means and how it applies to
this topic.

SUPPORT (for) OPPOSE (against)

1.) Kassandra Sanchez 1.) Jennifer Yanez

2.) Andres Valencia 2.) Grecia Caballero
3.) Leslie Joaquin 3.) Luis Sanchez
4.) Martin Granados 4.) Brandon Torres
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 Debate 2: July 20

Debate #2: “Imperialism is good.”

SUPPORT (for) OPPOSE (against)

1.) Linda Flores 1.) Vanessa Martinez

2.) Darion Arredondo 2.) Tehani Tapia
3.) Jay Garcia 3.) Alexandra Robles
4.) Fernanda Velasco 4.) Alan Canales Alvarez
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Debate 3: July 20

Debate #3: “Non-Citizen residents ought to have the right to vote in national elections.”

SUPPORT (for) OPPOSE (against)

1.) Gerardo Ortiz 1.) Roger Gonzalez

2.) Karina Leal 2.) Irma Rivera
3.) Yaritza Garza 3.) Jose Flores Martinez
4.) Deven Arredondo 4.) Miguel Montes Guzman
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Debate 4: July 27

Debate #4: “Afghans should be considered refugees and granted entry into the US.” (Be sure to
consider the historical relationship between these nations)

SUPPORT (for) OPPOSE (against)

1.) Adam Alomar 1.) Carlos Ramirez

2.) Breana Perry 2.) Angelica Moreno
3.) Sean Garcia 3.) Itzel Soto
4.) Bibek Malik 4.) Hannah Flores
5.) Victoria Gutierrez
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Debate 5: July 27

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Debate #5: “The United States should abolish the electoral college.”

SUPPORT (for) OPPOSE (against)

1.) Nathalie Torres 1.) Andy De Luna

2.) Serena Lopez 2.) Rosemarie Cruz
3.) Alicia Martinez 3.) Angel Mireles Hernandez
4.) Dana Amador 4.) Kiara Ramon-Lozano
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Debate 6: August 3

Debate #6: “Democratic socialism is a better model for the U.S. to base their contemporary
economic and social systems on.”

SUPPORT (for) OPPOSE (against)

1.) Vanessa Reed 1.) Esmeralda Galvez

2.) Asher Vallone 2.) Alexandra Delgado
3.) Paul Maroongroge 3.) Stephanie Torres
4.) Heri Sastre 4.) Aaron Espinosa
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Debate 7: August 3

Debate #7: “It is not the role of the modern U.S. government to have a strong U.S. military
presence abroad.” (The against side is arguing that it is okay for the US government to have a
strong military presence abroad)

SUPPORT (for) OPPOSE (against)

1.) Aisha Crutchfield 1.) Gael Gamboa

2.) Ahmed Plascencia 2.) Kaydee Estrada
3.) Butch Behrens 3.) Andrea Escobedo
4.) Tea Rassell 4.) Ivy Lara
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