History Question

Introduction

In this assignment you will demonstrate your understanding of Module 6 and the objectives below:

1. Review and Assess Primary Sources
2. Explain the role of government in establishing equal rights for women and people of color
3. Evaluate America’s influence as a a leader in establishing equal rights for women and people of color
4. Assess rights in American society: what are they, and who possesses them? For example farm workers and women

If you need a review, refer back to the Module 6 lesson pages

Instructions

Here are the steps and tasks to complete the assignment (see video below):

1. Open the assignment template,Links to an external site. link opens in a new tab (It will make a copy of it in your Google Drive) or download it as a Word docx here
2. Complete the worksheet where you will review primary source sets from the Digital Public Library of America. thinking about the sources in light of one of the following course level objectives:
   • Explain the role of government in American history
   • Evaluate America’s influence in the World
   • Assess rights in American society: what are they, and who possesses them?
3. Save and download your completed file, then submit by clicking on "submit as a file upload". [Support Guide: How to Create a PDF from a Google DocLinks to an external site.]

Primary Source Instruction Video (05:32)

Primary Source Instruction Video TranscriptLinks to an external site.

Module 6 DPLA Primary Sources

Instructions

Answer each prompt.

Part 1: DPLA’s The United Farm Workers and the Delano Grape Strike

1. Review the Speech by Robert F. Kennedy. Would you characterize this speech as more focused on the role of government, or rights in American Society? Explain your reasoning in 3-4 sentences.

• Answer:

1. Find one quote from the speech that supports your characterization. Explain how the quote strengthens your argument.

• Quote:
• Explanation:

Part 2: DPLA’s The Equal Rights Amendment

1. Review An excerpt from a pamphlet titled “The Equal Rights Amendment: Questions and Answers,” produced by the Michigan Women’s Commission, 1973. Do you think it is a better example of the role of government, or rights in American Society? Explain your reasoning in 3-4 sentences.

• Answer:

1. What do you think - were Democrats and Republicans more similar in their views, or more opposed to one another on this issue? Explain in 3-4 sentences.

• Answer: