ASH HIS 204 Entire Course NEW ASH HIS 204 Week 1 DQ 1 The History of Reconstruct | Page 2

d . What would be the costs and dangers of such an approach ?
Review the following video about the differences between primary and secondary sources , and how to find both in JSTOR : a . JSTOR primary and secondary sources
When responding to the questions , draw from at least TWO of the following primary sources and specifically cite them in your post : a . Speech in the Senate b . Northern teacher to the Freedmen ’ s Bureau commissioner c . The Ku-Klux d . Civil Rights Act
Also , draw from the material in ONE of the following films : a . What is freedom ? b . Slavery by another name
Your initial post should be no fewer than 200 words in length , which does not include works cited or the questions being answered . It should address all of the components of the question in a way that demonstrates independent , critical thought and command of the required material . It should not merely repeat the material in the textbook or other sources , but should use that material as the basis for an idiosyncratic interpretation of the topic . All sources need to be cited using proper APA format . If you borrow wording from a source , the wording absolutely must be marked as a quotation .
In addition to your initial post , you should respond substantially , in posts of no fewer than 100 words , to at least two classmates and contribute to their analysis of the topic . When responding to classmates , you should refer to the material from one of the sources which you did not reference in your initial post . Identify important points which they may have missed which either support or challenge their interpretation . Explain how their views have made you rethink your own conclusions or offer perspectives which might help them regard the topic in a different way . Feel free to ask probing questions of your classmates , but , if you do , offer your own interpretation . That is , don ’ t just respond , “ What do you think of X , Y , and Z ?” Instead , respond , “ What do you think of X ? I think W because of V , U , and T . On the other hand some might point to S and R .” In short , the ideal response to a classmate would involve you encouraging a classmate to see things from a new perspective , even as you clarify and develop your own thoughts as well .

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