Write a personal reflection essay about this course and the impact it had on you. Choose two primary or secondary sources that we looked at this semester and describe what they meant to you and your understanding of U.S. history. Explain why you chose your sources. Did the sources that you chose uphold the view that you had about U.S. history coming into the course or did they challenge those views? Explain your answers. Requirements: Include two sources One page in length Citations and research not required This is a personal reflection essay, so this is your chance to show what you just generally know about the sources you chose and your understanding of U.S. history. There is no need to do extra outside research about your sources or topic for this assignment The Two Sources: Martin Luther King, Jr. “I Have a Dream,” Full speech Malcolm X “Ballot or the Bullet,” Full speech Rubric: Organization and grammar: 20 points First Source: 30 points Example and detail: 10 points Did it uphold or challenge your view of history: 10 points Explanation of your answer: 10 points Second Source: 30 points Example and detail: 10 points Did it uphold or challenge your view of history: 10 points Explanation of your answer: 10 points Analysis: 20 points Why did you choose your sources: 10 points What did your sources mean to you personally and your understanding of history: 10 points
