Instruction
The purpose of this assignment is for you to read one of the assigned primary source documents below (the links are also on Canvas) and complete a written essay that analyzes and critically assesses the document. To complete this assignment, students will: create an argument through the use of historical evidence, analyze and interpret primary and secondary sources, and analyze the effects of historical forces on this period of United States history. Students will demonstrate their critical thinking skills, communication skills, and how they view social and personal responsibility through interpreting historical documents.Based on your chosen primary source, your essay mustaddress the following questions and issues:Who wrote the document? Who is the intended audience of the document?What is the author attempting to illustrate or do with the document? Why was the document written?What can be learnedabout the culture that produced this document? What can be learned about the mentality of the author?At the time the document was written, there were different cultural groups in the United States other than the one represented by the author of the document; identify one or more of these cultural groups and explain how they might react differently to this document.Describe an ethical situation, issue, or problem presented in the document and explain how the author proposes to resolve that situation, issue, or problem.What do you think about the importance of this document to American history? Do you agree or disagree with the author? Explain.You may answer these questions in an essay format in any fashion you see fit, remembering to use proper forms of writing such as good grammar and spelling, clear expression, and logical organization.You may quote from your chosen primary source without using citations (I will know what you’re quoting)but if you use quotations, ideas, or information from your textbook or any other book, you must cite it using parenthetical citations (or footnotes) and include a works cited/bibliographylistYou must cite at least two secondary source booksto help you interpret your primary source—booksonly, but nothing else(no articles, encyclopedias, websites, etc.; just books)—put your library(and your professor) to good use (your textbook can count as one of your secondary source books)You may use any citation format you feel comfortable with: MLA, APA, or CMS (Chicago/Turabian); your works cited/bibliography list should appear at the end of your assignment (this does not count as part of your1000+ words); for more on citation styles, see the links on Canvasunder “Useful Links” and http://libguides.navarrocollege.edu/citationsYou may cite print books from the library or e-books from the library or online sources (like Google Books); you can find many books through your Navarro College Library, many of the resources may be accessed online (with your username and password), so click Navarro College Librariesand try searching for a term (see what pops up!)—remember, books only