We read about the raids on Harper's Ferry and the tactical errors that led to the failure of the mission. We also read about the election of 1860, the Confederate States of America, who elected Jefferson Davis as president, and the main points of Lincoln's first inaugural address. Ben did not remember to bring in his homework. I have mentioned that his grade will unfortunately suffer as a result - and while apologetic for forgetting repeatedly, he has stated that he really he does not care.