To complete this assignment, follow the steps provided below:
STEP 1: Take the time to watch the short clips and read (or re-read) the associated primary source excerpt provided below.
The clip and primary source excerpt correspond with key learning points from Chapters 1 and 2 .
The Impact of the Columbian Exchange on “Old” and “New” Worlds (Links to an external site.)
https://util.wwnorton.com/jwplayer?type=video&msrc=/wwnorton.college.public/history/amnar/impact-of-the-columbian-exchange.mp4&csrc=/wwnorton.college.public/history/amnar/impact-of-the-columbian-exchange.vtt
Option 1 – Christopher Columbus, Letter to the King and Queen of Spain, 1494 Link: HIS 121 – PS 1.pdf Download HIS 121 – PS 1.pdf
Chapter 2 Overview: Immigrant Values (Links to an external site.)
https://util.wwnorton.com/jwplayer?type=video&msrc=/wwnorton.college.public/history/amnar/immigrant-values.mp4&csrc=/wwnorton.college.public/history/amnar/immigrant-values.srt
Option 2 – John Winthrop, Speech to the Massachusetts General Court, 1645 Link: HIS 121 – PS 2.pdf Download HIS 121 – PS 2.pdf
STEP 2: Select one of the above primary sources to analyze for this assignment.
To analyze the selected primary source, please use the document provided below as a guideline for completing this assignment.
Primary Source Analysis Exercises – Format and Framework (Spring 2022).pdf Download Primary Source Analysis Exercises – Format and Framework (Spring 2022).pdf
STEP 3: Submit your analysis as a Word or PDF document and make sure your submission meets the format criteria listed below.
Font – Times New Roman, 12 Point
Spacing – double spacing
Entries Length – each entry should be at least two (2) pages, double-spaced
Structure – respond in complete sentences; utilize direct quotes from the primary source and paraphrased material from the textbooks to support your main points and/or arguments
In-Text Citations – cite using Chicago Author-Date Style in-text citations; in-text citations for primary and secondary source use are required
