For this assignment, the student will select an historical issue from the second half of U.S. history (1877-200) to analyze in a paper. The student will compare at least two opposing issues on the topic using two primary documents. The following prompts should be used: Analyzing an Historical Debate Part I. Introduction 1. Describe in general the issue that is debated. For example, you may analyze the importance of this issue to the culture, economics, political system, or social structure at the time. Part II. Historical Debate 2. What is the main argument in each perspective? On what points do they agree or disagree? 3. Analyze the evidence that is provided to support each thesis: What types of evidence are used? Does the evidence support the thesis? Part III. Conclusion 4. How did the reading(s) change the way in which you understood the subject? 5. How are the issues presented in the reading(s) still relevant to you today? Please explain how your personal background and life experiences might influence your perspective on this topic. 6. Imagine that you have been asked to tackle a current national or global issue. How would you use the readings to help you do so?. Please cite sources using Chicago Manual of Style or Kate Turabian’s A Manual for Writers of Term Papers, Theses, and Dissertation. If you use web-based articles or ebooks, you should provide the full web address (not just the home page or search engine page that you used to find it). You should use at least four sources (two primary documents and two secondary sources) for this assignment. Popular internet sources such as Wikipedia, Khan Academy, etc. do not count as a source in the source count, but you should cite them if you use them.
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