P.Source: “Of Husband and Wife “ 433-445pg.
As historians, a central part of our work is the analysis of primary sources – documents, images, artifacts, and other cultural materials created in the past by people who lived through the historical events we’ll be studying. While the
content of these sources is often fascinating, the job of the historian is to move beyond merely describing a
documet or artifact to an ANALYSIS of its significance, both in its own historical moment and in our broader
understanding of early American history.
Task: In a well-organized, thesis-driven paper of 2-5 pages, you will:
* briefly summarize the main idea and content of their assigned document
* explain how their document connects to important events, ideas, or developments in its own historical context
* discuss their assigned document’s significance for broader themes or ideas in early American history
Formatting:
* All papers should have an introduction and conclusion that clearly state the paper’s central argument.
* Papers should have a single-spaced heading that includes the student’s name, course number, and date, followed by the paper title. A separate title page is not necessary. All pages should be numbered.
* Standard formatting rules apply – 12 pt. font, Times New Roman or other standard font, 1” margins, double-spaced. * All sources MUST be cited with Chicago Style footnotes