CHIS 212: US History Since 1865
Provide a short response to each question about your pre-selected topic.
1). Write an introductory paragraph about the topic including a statement.
Explain the historical context of the topic.
2). Identify three or four sub-topics related to the broader topic. Explain why it is
related.
A).
B).
C).
D).
3). How does your topic demonstrate the concept of “historical change over time?
4). What were some of the causes of the event, and what were the short and long-
term consequences?
5). Historical Complication—-how does your demonstrate historical complication?
For example, does it demonstrate intersecting issues such as race, class, gender,
power, etc…)
6). If you’re completing a presentation instead of paper what images will you
include?
7). Conclusion
Arguments, issues at stake?
Larger implications?
Information applied to other issues?
(AVOID POSING QUESTIONS IN THE CONCLUSION;
(AVOID INTRODUCING NEW INFORMATION IN THE CONCLUSION
7). Bibliography
Alphabetical order
Formatted Correctly
All citation information provided
Edit and proofread
