Ten Document Analysis from the reader, American Perspectives

Documentary Analysis Instructions

Students will write10 document analyses on the assigned readings.  These assigned readings come from the reader, American Perspectives.*

a. On the document analysis you will list 3 important points in the reading AND write why those   points are important-historically.

b. Your document analysis would look like:

              1. important point

              2. important point

              3. important point

c. Then write a paragraph  each explaining why/how points relate or important to history. 

Assigned documents:

1.  “Ragged Castaway”

2.  “TheHorrors oftheSlaveShip”

3.  “Jamestown Fiasco”

4.  “Declaration of Independence”

5.  “TheCherokeeRemovalthrough theEyes ofaPrivateSolider”

6.  “Nat TurnerRebellion”

7.  “TheMonroeDoctrine”

8.  “SenecaFalls Declaration ofSentiments”

9.  “Excerpts from on “Civil Disobedience”

10. “PresidentLincoln’sLetters to his Generals”

PLEASE NOTE:

Abbreviated Document Analysis Worksheet

** List three important points(do not use quotations, use your own words).                                      * Example;

• Important point

• Important point

• Important point                                                                                                                                                   **  **Then write a paragraph on why these points are important (historically).                        **When you have completed ALL ten (10) documents, then upload your work as ONE FILE before the due date (Nov 15th).