Assignment task: Western Civilization: Early Modern to Present
The Assignment:
Choose ONE document from the list below and respond to the question on the next page. This should be the same primary source you chose for PSA 1.
The Primary Source Documents (Choose only ONE):
Topic Primary Source
1. Napoleonic Wars: "An Ordinary Soldier's Account"
2. Industrial Revolution: Friedrich Engels "Industrial Manchester"
3. Industrial Revolution: Women Miners in the English Coal Pits
cw: This document has veiled references to sexual harassment/assault
4. 19th-Century Public Health: Florence Nightingale, "Rural Hygiene"
5. Imperialism Excerpts from The Complete Indian Housekeeper (1888) (PDF on MyHills)
6. C19 AntiSemitism: Mary Antin, "A Little Jewish Girl in the Russian Pale"
Note: If you are choosing Primary 7 or 8, you may hold off until April 17 to finish up 11 on your worksheet, because that week we'll be covering WWI. If you need more time to complete your paper, you must contact me for an extension.
7. World War I Naomi Laughnan, "Genteel Women in the Factories" (PDF on MyHills)
8. World War I Letters from The Christmas Truce (PDF on MyHills)
Note: You must choose from these options unless you consult with me. I would be happy to help you find a different primary source more aligned with your interests.
Failure to do so will result in a grade penalty. Do not use outside sources. Use only the textbook, lectures and the primary source. History classes help practice the skill of organizing and categorizing large amounts of information.
The Question:
What does the document reveal about life at the time it was written? Aim for two or three observations and use specific evidence from the document. Need Assignment Help?
The idea behind this assignment is to take a primary source document and put it in its historical context using the course materials. You're showing that you can organize all the information and apply what you've learned.
Specifics:
Your paper should be 600-800 words typed and double-spaced with one-inch margins in 12-point Times font. These are not research papers; use only the course materials to complete the assignment. I provide general guidelines for writing papers on MyHills. I will use these guidelines when grading your papers. Make sure you have read and understood both of these handouts before you begin writing. If you have any questions, it is your responsibility to contact me.
Citations:
Remember, you must use your course materials. These are not research papers. Cite any page numbers from the textbook. Cite course notes by topic or date. You should not use any internet tools, including generative AI or AI-editing software. If you need editing help, come to me, the Success Center Writing Tutors, or NetTutor on our course menu.