Option written PhD doctorate only
Assignment Description
Students will write a 600-800 word paper analyzing the contributions of one historical figure who contributed to the early success of the United States. Students will be given a list of historical figures that impacted the United States from the Reconstruction Era until the Modern Times and will be asked to pick one character that impacted the United States the most. To see the list of possible topics click here. As students develop content for the paper the following should be considered:
What time period did the character live in and what was his/her contribution to that era?
What contributions did the character make to the overall character of the United States?
What primary sources can be found to substantiate your assertion that this character had a major impact on the United States?
What do historians have to say about the impact that the character had on American History and time period in which he/she lived?
Do you agree with the assertions of the historians? Why or why not? Evidence must be given to support your point of view.