Reference no: EM133685251
Assignment:
1. Primary Source Analysis
Read the following primary document excerpt from Yawp: Ida B. Wells-Barnett, "Lynch Law in America" (1900)
1. We know the author was Ida B. Wells. But who, exactly, was she. What do we need to know about her before we read the document? How does this help us understand the document? After answering these questions, provide a footnote citation in course style for where you found this information in the assigned course materials.
2. What is she saying in the document? Here a brief synopsis in 1-2 sentences and some bullet points will work.
3. Who is her audience? Who do you think she is writing this for?
4. What does she want her audience to do with this information? What action is she expecting?
5. How would you cite this primary source in the course style?
Secondary Source Evidence
If you were planning on writing an historical essay about lynch law, having primary sources as evidence is a must. But you must also analyze and place within the historical context. For this you will use secondary source information/evidence.
6. Go to the Unit 1 course materials and find some evidence that will help you explain the context of lynching. Write 3 sentences in your own words that defines and explains this evidence. Then provide the footnote citation for this evidence in course style.
7. Go to the Unit 1 course materials and find a second source with evidence that will help you explain the context of lynching. Write 3 sentences in your own words that defines and explains this evidence.
Then provide the footnote citation for this evidence in course style.