• place the documents in historical context.

Each question is a packet that also contains primary source documents to help you answer it. Your answer to the question should integrate information from the primary source documents provided. Please organize your essay well. An adequate essay should contain an introduction, a conclusion and body paragraphs. Your essay must contain a thesis statement and an argument. The following body paragraphs should explain and analyze each piece of evidence that they present. All essays will adhere to the following submission format: 5 pages, Microsoft Word document; double-spaced;12-pt. Times New Roman font; no heading; Chicago Manual of Style citations, where appropriate. In summary, please be sure to
• Incorporate information from the documents
• Incorporate relevant outside information (things you’ve learned in the lectures or through our readings)
• Place the documents in historical context.
• Have a clear thesis statement and argument and support your answer with pertinent facts, examples, and details
• Use a logical and clear plan of organization.