All work must be in your own words.  No quoting any sources including the textbook.  There should also be no listings [both numberings and a. b. c…], subtitles,  boldings of topics …, abbreviations, or any other special techniques!!  Follow directions and guidelines as you will be evaluated based on your ability to meet the listed criteria.  Formal essays [for both the Major Essay and the Short Answer] with introductions, topical sentences, developed paragraphs, conclusion… In other words, put your standard English knowledge to good use!!!  Directions: In well-organized, sound, substantive, clear, college level essays that demonstrate knowledge and understanding of not only historical content but of the English language, do the following: Major Essay  70 pts.  Pull-out what you deem the five  most important historical events/developments discussed in Chapters 6 through 10 [Of these five events/developments one must come from each chapter].  Take each of these five events/developments and compare and contrast them to one event/development occurring during your life-time.  The life-time event can be based on any criteria you wish [an event you liked, disliked, that impacted you, your race, your community or state, that you despised or admired, that inspired you…) . In all, you will be working with 10 events/developments.  You will compare and contrast five events/developments from the chapters and five lifetime events/developments.  Hence, while you will be discussing 10 events in all, you will only have to  provide five comparative analyses [the act of comparing and contrasting two concepts] since your analyses will be in pairs. As an example, for one of your five comparative analyses, you may wish to compare and contrast the Revolutionary War [a chapter event] and the Gulf War [a life-time event].  Your comparative analysis would need to include what these two events have in common (at least two or three things) and where they differ (one or two things).  In each of the five analyses, you must demonstrate knowledge and understanding of both the chapter event and the contemporary event.  The life-time event can be based on memory and your understanding [though you can feel free to refresh your knowledge of the life-time event by conducting nominal research; this event can be based on personal experiences as well that have only historical significance to you!!..]; however, the chapter event should be as historically accurate as possible. The life-time event can range from a major political event to an insignificant social or cultural event.   Please feel free to be creative [such as comparing and contrasting a sports event during your life-time and an important political event in the late-1800s] or as formal as you wish.  However, the bulk of your essay should be directed at demonstrating your knowledge and understanding of the historical events rather than the life-time events.   Your essay must include: An introduction telegraphing where y.

1. All work must be in your own words. No quoting any sources
including the textbook. There should also be no listings [both
numberings and a. b. c…], subtitles,
boldings of topics
…, abbreviations, or any other special techniques!! Follow
directions and guidelines as you will be evaluated based on your
ability to meet the listed criteria.
Formal essays [for both the Major Essay and the Short Answer]
with introductions, topical sentences, developed paragraphs,
conclusion… In other words, put your standard English
knowledge to good use!!!
Directions:
In well-organized, sound, substantive, clear, college level
essays that demonstrate knowledge and understanding of not
only historical content but of the English language, do the
following:
Major Essay 70 pts.
Pull-out what you deem the five most important historical
events/developments discussed in Chapters 6 through 10 [Of
these five events/developments one must come from each
chapter]. Take each of these five events/developments and
compare and contrast them to one event/development occurring
during your life-time. The life-time event can be based on any
criteria you wish [an event you liked, disliked, that impacted
you, your race, your community or state, that you despised or
admired, that inspired you…) .
In all, you will be working with 10 events/developments. You
will compare and contrast five events/developments from the
chapters and five lifetime events/developments. Hence, while
you will be discussing 10 events in all, you will only have to
provide five comparative analyses [the act of comparing and
contrasting two concepts] since your analyses will be in pairs.

2. As an example, for one of your five comparative analyses, you
may wish to compare and contrast the Revolutionary War [a
chapter event] and the Gulf War [a life-time event]. Your
comparative analysis would need to include what these two
events have in common (at least two or three things) and where
they differ (one or two things). In each of the five analyses,
you must demonstrate knowledge and understanding of both the
chapter event and the contemporary event. The life-time event
can be based on memory and your understanding [though you
can feel free to refresh your knowledge of the life-time event by
conducting nominal research; this event can be based on
personal experiences as well that have only historical
significance to you!!..]; however, the chapter event should be as
historically accurate as possible.
The life-time event can range from a major political event to an
insignificant social or cultural event. Please feel free to be
creative [such as comparing and contrasting a sports event
during your life-time and an important political event in the
late-1800s] or as formal as you wish. However, the bulk of
your essay should be directed at demonstrating your knowledge
and understanding of the historical events rather than the life-
time events.
Your essay must include:
An introduction telegraphing where you are headed in the essay.
Developed paragraphs that are easy to follow and to
understand.
3. A brief discussion of the chapter events’ and the life-time
events’ similarities and the differences in each of your
comparative analyses.
4. A brief note as to why you selected each of the events.
5. A concluding paragraph for the essay.
Short Answer 30 pts.
[In this section, you must use an introductory

3. paragraph, developed paragraphs on each and a concluding
paragraph. In other words, this must be a formal essay.]
Short Answer [Do only
ONE
]
No sub-titles, headings, boldings, abbreviations, numberings
[this includes alphabets], bullets or other accessories will be
accepted.
Please prepare a formal essay that lets your writing do your
talking!!
Your essay should demonstrate an understanding of the English
language and your ability to navigate through the language. In
other words, put your English skills to work.
Make your essay, easy to read, informative and interesting.
You have four days to work your magic so don’t feel rushed!!!
I have selected this format to both challenge you and to allow
your creative juices to flow in a discipline [History] that many
students find boring and stale.
Questions
[do only
ONE
]
Discuss the three historical figures discussed in chapters 6-10
that have impressed you most and the three historical figures
covered in the course that have repulsed you most (or to put it
any way; impressed you least!!!] Be sure to explain why these
people impress or repulse you.
2. Discuss the various ways that African leadership in the
U.S. addressed slavery during the antebellum era.
3. Discuss the manner in which religion was used by Africans
to both empower and to oppress us before the Civil War.?
4. Discuss and assess the Abolitionist Movement, highlighting
major players and the tension between abolitionists.
5. What were some of the major features of plantation life for
Africans, highlighting social, mental and cultural challenges.
Be frank and analytical.

4. Take your time and follow directions!!! Good Luck and Have
Fun!!!