Choose five primary sources to analyze from those identified on Blackboard with the textbook Chapters. It is required that your submission be between five and seven pages (Standard margins, double-spaced). For sources, use the class lectures and textbook. Be sure to cite your sources using the MLA format.
If your source is related to slavery you may use some of the following newspapers as sources.
Here is the template to use to complete your Primary Source Analysis:
1) What is the title of the document?
2) Who wrote the document? What do you know about the author or authors?
3) Why was the document created? What was its impact?
4) What type of document is it?
5) Explain and describe the time period in which the document was created.
6) What does this document tell us about the time period?
7) What message or messages does the document provide?
8) Who is the audience for the document?
9) What historical insights does the document give us?
10) How does the document help people today understand the time period?
11) Why is the document important?
12) What is your personal opinion of the document and its significance? (Do not use first person language)
Students are expected to write effectively organized essays in Standard English. Pay particular attention to proper grammar. Use a dictionary is necessary. You may organize your essay in any format as long you answer the twelve questions from the template.