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).