After reading Ch. 7 ” As Long as Grass Grows or Water Runs” in Howard Zinns A Peoples History of the United States (A Peoples History of the United States) (Links to an external site.), complete the following:
https://www.historyisaweapon.com/zinnapeopleshistory.html
https://www.historyisaweapon.com/defcon1/zinnasl7.html
Reading Response Format
You will read academic articles relating to the week’s topic. For each of these readings you will complete a Reading Response. It will take the form of a multiple paragraph response. The elements of the format below must be present. This format will help drive our class discussions forward. Please note, that there is no right or wrong answer for these reading responses, though your response should show an understanding of the reading through the identification of the central argument and supporting evidence. You will be submitting your response in to Turnit-in via Canvas. Your turnit-in report must be below 30% in order to receive a grade. You will be able to view your report as soon as you turn it in. Any submission above the 30% threshold will be reassigned.
Read until the following paragraph: “In late 1831, thirteen thousand Choctaws began the long journey west to a land and climate totally different from what they knew. “Marshaled by guards, hustled by agents, harried by contractors, they were being herded on the way to an unknown and unwelcome destination like a flock of sick sheep.” They went on ox wagons, on horses, on foot, then to be ferried across the Mississippi River. The army was supposed to organize their trek, but it turned over its job to private contractors who charged the government as much as possible, gave the Indians as little as possible. Everything was disorganized. Food disappeared. Hunger came.”
Introduction: Overview of the topic(s) discussed along with identifying the thesis. The thesis is the main argument(s) that the author is making.
Supporting Evidence/Main Idea 1: You can present a quote, or a summary of the evidence with an analysis on how it supports the main idea.
Supporting Evidence/Main Idea 2: You can present a quote, or a summary of the evidence with an analysis on how it supports the main idea.
Supporting Evidence/Main Idea 3: You can present a quote, or a summary of the evidence with an analysis on how it supports the main idea.
Conclusion/Your Understanding: What new knowledge/information/understanding can you gathered from the reading? How does it expand our understanding of American history? How does it connect (if possible) to lecture or to modern American history?
Questions: Any questions that you may have based on the readings (if applicable)
