What was occurring in society at the time of the event, such as politics, the economy, and entertainment?

Compare the narratives presented in your primary and secondary sources relevant to your historical event. Apply the source analysis skills from the previous activity to help you compare the narratives about your historical event. Describe the stories told in each source about your historical event. Provide evidence from your sources to support your descriptions of […]

How do you think what was going on in broader society at the time impacted your historical event?

3-1 Activity: Examining Historical Context No historical event occurs in a vacuum. Instead, each event is connected to another and to larger political, social, cultural, and economic issues. In previous modules, you identified a topic, a historical event, and a current event related to one another. In this activity, you will dig deeper into the […]

Do you believe the intended image means the same thing today as it did when it was selected?

Provide a brief background explaining when and why a college/university in your state chose its uniform colors, team name and mascot. Using at least two sources, complete a double-spaced paper at least four (4) pages in length. Make sure you properly cite your sources, and in your own words: Be sure to include the following […]