For their final project, students must create a presentation from the perspective of an underrepresented historical figure during a US historical event up to Reconstruction. The presentation can be in various formats like a website, Prezi, or PowerPoint. It must discuss the event, key people involved, the event's importance in US history, how it impacted the figure's daily life, and how it may long-term impact the underrepresented group. The presentation should be 10-14 slides with an accompanying 2-3 page paper or 4-6 minute audio narration. It needs at least one image per slide, cited sources including a journal article, an introduction, thesis, examples, and conclusion.

1. For the final Portfolio Project, create a presentation about an
event in a period of U.S. history up to Reconstruction.
Presentations may be created in a website, or in an application
such as Prezi, VoiceThread, PowerPoint, or YouTube. This
presentation must be written from the perspective of a specific
historical figure from an under-represented population. Use this
assignment as an opportunity to create an account from your
subject's perspective, to tell a history that people might not
have seen interpreted the way you interpret it. Represent the
person's era and experience in context of what was happening
around them, prioritizing their experience rather than the
dominant experience. Possible perspectives include that of Anne
Hutchinson, Pocahontas, or Sojourner Truth.
This presentation must include a discussion of the following
topics:
A thorough summary of the event, including the incidents that
took place and the key individuals involved
The importance of the event in the larger scope of U.S. history
How the event changed the daily life of the person from whose
perspective you are writing
A prediction for how the event will make a long-term impact in
the lives of those in the under-represented group from which the
perspective is being written (keep in mind that this perspective
should be written from the time at which the event took place).
Please adhere to the following requirements for the
presentation:
The presentation should be 10-14 slides in length, not including
title or reference slides.
A 2-3 page paper narration should accompany the presentation.
Alternatively, a 4-6 minute audio narration following the
presentation may be submitted.
Include at least one image on each slide and a citation for each
image used. Images may include portraits, images of documents
important to the individual, and images of the country at the
time.

2. Use at least five sources, including a scholarly journal article.
Have an introduction and strong thesis.
Make use of support and examples supporting your thesis.
Finish with a forceful conclusion reiterating your main idea
Adhere to
CSU-Global Guide for Writing and APA Requirements
Review the grading rubric, which can be accessed from
the Course Information page.