Your posts must be at least 300 words in content. In-depth explanations of the exact expectations are located in the Discussion area of the class.
1. Research must be done in the library using JSTOR database or other sources that are creditable.
3. You must reference using APA format. YOU MUST CITE YOUR SOURCES!
Part 1:
Thousands and thousands of African Americans wrote to Eleanor Roosevelt for help from 1932 to 1944.
Assume an African American character and write from the perspective of the character. What would be the obstacles faced by people of color during the Great Depression or the war years? Explain the issues in your letter and ask for specific help on those matters. Also in a separate paragraph below your letter, explain why you chose to write what you did. What inspired you to write on the topics, situations or events that were discussed in your letter?
One way to help you prepare for your letter is to research writing letters during the Great Depression to President and Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt.
In addition, some websites you can look at for this Discussion: Eleanore Roosevelt and Civil Rights, George Washington University and “Please Help US Mr. President”: Black Americans Write to FDR
You can also Google: “Black Americans write to Eleanor Roosevelt.” You will see multiple images of actual letters written to the First Lady.
Do not use Wikipedia for this Discussion. Please use at least one academic source from the library.
Part 2:
Allen Allensworth will be the historical figure you write about.
Research in the library or from the course bibliography. You use at least one academic source. You may research on the internet, but if you do, you must use credible sources only (Wikipedia, About.com, blogs etc are not credible sources, for example). The following links can help you determine which sources are credible or non-credible during your research: Credible vs non-credible sources, Getting Started With Research, Why I Shouldn’t Use Wikipedia and Identifying your Resources.
Remember that this is a formal essay and you need an introduction (with a thesis statement), body, and conclusion paragraphs. You must also use at least one academic source.
Tell the class the history of this person(s) as it relates to African American Military History and remember to cite where you found your information.
