For this research paper you will develop a historical argument and defend your views with evidence.
Assignment- Choose an event, discovery, or person in Black History (1500-1870s) that you believe is revolutionary. Write an analysis of this explaining why it is revolutionary. Explain the significance of this topic by showing how it influenced the course of history.
Include: 8-10pages
Introduction- historical context
Thesis argument
Analysis of why it/they are revolutionary
Details to prove your argument
Impact of this event/discovery/person
Significance of this topic- how has it influenced the course of history
Conclusion- Your overall viewpoint and
I have included sources I’ve found and included my thesis statement.
These are the 3 people I am focusing my paper on and why they were significant
Benjamin Banneker
Henry Blair
Thomas Jennings