1) Access the 2 links:
https://www.loc.gov/rr/news/topics/ww1poetry.html#linksand
https://www.loc.gov/rr/news/topics/ww1poetry.html#linksThen, find one World War I poem and one poster. Please make sure you find poems and posters created by Americans because we are focusing on the U.S. for this class.
2) Answer the questions in the word document andexplain why you picked the 2 sources.
3) Please indicate which sources your are using (e.g. provide a URL) so that other students and instructor can view them.
NOTE: please use the word document I have provided, you can also click the links in the Instructions PDF.
1 Savannah Annab Professor Reyes United States History II (HIST-1302-724) October 28, 2019 Source Analysis Questions What kind of sources are these? Are these paintings, photographs, diary excerpts, newspaper articles, videos, etc.? Are the sources primary or secondary? Why or how do you know this? Please explain your answer and provide some examples. Do the sources have a purpose/agenda? Who or What do you think is missing? Are the sources expressing specific opinions or thoughts? Are the ideas and arguments conveyed in the sources valid? Are the sources bias or one-sided? Why or why not? Please explain your answer and provide some examples. After analyzing the sources, what have you learned from the time period? How does it related to today? Did you observe anything shocking or unfamiliar from the sources? Or, did you observe something significant and potentially beneficial for our present and future? How do you think these events, people, and/or ideas have impacted today's world? Please provide an example or two to explain your answer. 202010:13888 United States History II (HIST- 1302- 724) Weekly Assignments Week Nine Folder Source Analysis SixH Source Analysis SixSource Analysis Six Instructions 1) Access the links and find at least one World War I poem and one poster. Please make sure you find poems and posters created by Americans because we are focusing on the U.S. for this class. 2) Analyze both items you picked and explain the purpose of each. Make sure you also explain how each item may be controversial, misleading, and/or used purely for propaganda. You can also express the main theme or sentiments of both items such as fear, anger, and camaraderie. 3) Please indicate which sources your are using (e.g. provide a URL) so that other students and instructor can view them. 4) Answer the questions below and reply to two peers on the discussion board. You can see the questions below: What kind of sources are these? Are these paintings, photographs, diary excerpts, newspaper articles, videos, etc.? Are the sources primary or secondary? Why or how do you know this? Please explain your answer for the text based sources and at least a few of the images. What do you think the purpose(s) of each source (if any)? Is the source expressing specific opinions or thoughts? Are their ideas and arguments valid or make sense? Why or why not? Please explain your answer for the text based sources and at least a few of the images. After analyzing the sources, what have you learned from the time period? Do you think today’s nation is better or worse than this time period? Why? After looking at these sources, what have you learned about the Great War (aka World War I)? Did the poem you picked seem to focus on more positive or My San Jac San Jac Life Tech Support Library Savannah Annab https://blackboard.sanjac.edu/webapps/blackboard/execute/courseMain?course_id=_3174878_1 https://blackboard.sanjac.edu/webapps/blackboard/content/listContent.jsp?course_id=_3174878_1&content_id=_22931541_1#contextMenu https://blackboard.sanjac.edu/webapps/blackboard/content/listContent.jsp?course_id=_3174878_1&content_id=_21073175_1&mode=reset https://blackboard.sanjac.edu/webapps/blackboard/content/listContent.jsp?course_id=_3174878_1&content_id=_23960208_1&mode=reset https://blackboard.sanjac.edu/webapps/portal/execute/tabs/tabAction?tab_tab_group_id=_1_1 https://blackboard.sanjac.edu/webapps/portal/execute/tabs/tabAction?tab_tab_group_id=_18_1 https://blackboard.sanjac.edu/webapps/portal/execute/tabs/tabAction?tab_tab_group_id=_22_1 https://blackboard.sanjac.edu/webapps/portal/execute/tabs/tabAction?tab_tab_group_id=_59_1 https://blackboard.sanjac.edu/webapps/login/?action=logout https://blackboard.sanjac.edu/webapps/blackboard/content/listContent.jsp?course_id=_3174878_1&content_id=_22931541_1# negative themes about the war and society? Why? Did the poster you picked seem to inform, manipulate, target others, etc.? Why do you think it was created for that purpose? Do you think it was effective? Please explain your answer. Please use some specific examples from these sources to explain you answer. Grading Rubric: (50pts) Student Post/Thread: Each question needs to be answered effectively. The sources need to be correctly identified (primary vs. secondary); the student explained the purpose of each source in a few sentences (3-5 per source) as well as provided examples from the sources (citing the material) to explain why; and, the student was able to demonstrate critical thinking by answering the last question with their original thoughts regarding the past and today's world. Failing to answer address each question effectively will impact the student score as follows: 10pts off for the first question, 20pts off for the second question, and 20pts off the third question. (50pts) Responses to Two Peers: The student responded to at least two different classmates. Each response was unique and relevant to what their peer stated. The responses are relevant to the material covered and effectively adds to the discussion (e.g. the responses address what the peer stated and does not merely agree or disagree with the student's thoughts). 25pts off for each response that was not completed or was not completed effectively. Source Analysis Four (Complete Here) Click this link to access the discussion board and complete the assignment. Topics in Chronicling America - World War I Poetry (LOC) Click this link to accessWWI poems. I recommend clicking the "Text" button after selecting one of the "Sample Articles from Chronicling America" links. These sources were found on the Library of Congress (LOC) website. Posters: World War I Posters (LOC) Click this link to access WWI posters. Be sure to pick at least one for class discussion. These sources were found on the Library of Congress (LOC) website. https://blackboard.sanjac.edu/webapps/blackboard/content/launchLink.jsp?course_id=_3174878_1&content_id=_22931543_1&mode=view https://www.loc.gov/rr/news/topics/ww1poetry.html#links https://www.loc.gov/ https://www.loc.gov/collections/world-war-i-posters/ https://www.loc.gov/