Write a research paper explaining and documenting a person’s life. Describe how Mae Jemison best represents the American experience in the time period from the 1870s to the 2000s. They essay should analyze how & why she illustrates the events and/or the themes of American development in this era.
Write an essay analyzing how and why this person is historically important and meaningful to us in the present, and what their life tells us about America (good or bad). In short, why do you think we should remember this person? What can we learn about America from studying their life.