Write a proposal for a new historical memorial to an event or development that occurred between 1840 and 1914

August 27, 2023August 27, 2023 Discipline: History

Write a proposal for a new historical memorial to an event or development that occurred between 1840 and 1914. If you’re not sure where to begin choosing an event or development, here is a list of some options. This is just a list of ideas! You can choose any event in that period that relates to Aotearoa and our course theme of nationhood-and-the-problems-with-it. I’ve added Te Ara & NZ History links too so you can browse info about these suggested events/developments if you don’t know what they are.

You might be interested in proposing a replacement or an alteration to a memorial that already exists. Here are a few suggestions for local memorials (you do not need to choose a local memorial, though it does need to be in New Zealand!) that often receive attention for their problematic nature: 

  • Statue of George Grey in Albert Park
  • New Zealand wars memorial at junction of Symonds St and Wakefield St
  • Statue of Marmaduke Nixon in Otāhuhu 

What is a proposal?

A proposal is a piece of writing that suggests something and makes a case for it. It is usually written for an audience who has the power to make change, but is not yet convinced they should do so, and tries to give them persuasive information to help them decide that they should do the thing proposed.

You should aim your proposal at the body of people who would have the power to make your memorial happen (perhaps a local council, or the NZ government, or the owner of the land on which you would like a memorial to be sited…) Describe the events this memorial is commemorating. Who/what/when/where/how/why. You should aim to show that you understand the events, and describe them in a factual and impactful way (remember you are trying to make a case for their importance). 

The main part of your proposal should be focused on explaining the importance of these events. Did they change Aotearoa? If so how? If not, why do you think it is so important that we remember these events? Use the scholarly sources you have read to back your ideas up. Make sure you reference those sources in footnotes (see below), and list them in a bibliography at the end of the proposal. Please use footnote references in the Chicago Style.

Are you struggling with your paper? Let us handle it - WE ARE EXPERTS!

Whatever paper you need - we will help you write it

Get started

Starts at $9 /page

Login Register Reset

How our paper writing service works

It's very simple!

  • Fill out the order form

    Complete the order form by providing as much information as possible, and then click the submit button.

  • Choose writer

    Select your preferred writer for the project, or let us assign the best writer for you.

  • Add funds

    Allocate funds to your wallet. You can release these funds to the writer incrementally, after each section is completed and meets your expected quality.

  • Ready

    Download the finished work. Review the paper and request free edits if needed. Optionally, rate the writer and leave a review.

Place order now