Instruction
Create an argument through the use of historical evidence. Analyze and interpret primary and secondary sources. Analyze the effects of historical, social, political, economic, cultural, and global forces on this period of United States/world history. 1000 word essay. 1. You will prepare a five-paragraph (1000-word minimum) biographical essay on a fictional character who lived in a period of your choosing (within the chronological limits of the course).2. You may choose your character’s place of birth, gender, ethnicity, religion, class, occupation, and overall personality traits. 3. Your character cannot alter the course of history in any fundamental way.4. Your character can associate with real people provided they do not alter the people involved.5. Point of view (first person, third etc.) is not important. 6. Do not use Wikipedia, or sites that lack editorial oversight. Spend time looking for valuable sources, do not just copy and paste the first three websites you find. Use a library. 7. Cite your sources, ANY instance of plagiarism will be punished severely with a ZERO on the entire assignment and possible expulsion from the institution. 8. Your character MUST fit the time period of the class. Example: if it is a US class, you must have a topic relative to US history in the time period of the class. 1301s before 1877 and 1302s after. World classes should focus on world history; 2321 before 1300 C.E. and 2322 after.9. Remember, this assignment is similar to other history classes, but not the same. If you turn in a paper designed for someone else’s class; you will fail. 10. Your assignment will consist of five paragraphs with five principal questions. Make sure to answer the bold question thoroughly! Failure to follow directions will result in significant point deductions. The student is responsible for answering each question in the paragraph and tying it into the overall narrative of your story.