Please answer the following questions using information learned throughout this semester. Answers that receive full credit will use specific examples from the books/films used in this class. Each answer should utilize and apply the critical thinking skills learned in this course, and be written in complete sentences and in paragraph form. You must answer both questions in order to complete the exam. Each answer should be a minimum of one page in length and all examples must be cited in the text of your answer.
1. In each of the weekly readings this semester two different authors presented opposing arguments and conclusions to an historical question. In your opinion, what was the most important component necessary to convince you one way or the oher? And, do you believe itis possible to agree with both of the perspectives presented even if they contradicted one another? (Hint: You should be using Giving Reasons to support your answer.) 50 points
2. What did you learn about historical perspective, and how does it change your understanding of history in general? How is your overall understanding of history different now compared to the first day of this course and why? (Hint: You must be thorough and specific using examples from the course material to support your claims.) 50 points
During this course , the material we used and studied was giving reasons by David r morrow , LeeAnna Keith, from The Colfax Massacre: The Untold Story
of Black Power, White Terror, and the Death of Reconstruction , Heather Cox Richardson, from The Death of Reconstruction:
Race, Labor, and Politics in the Post-Civil War North , Women as Workers, By Elizabeth Jameson , the film called Easy Women Prostitution in the American West , The documentary The Revolution (Not for Ourselves Alone: The Story of Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Susan B. Anthony , and the film Iron Jawed Angels .
