Essay research paper-please write research papers about 1800 in new york
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You must use at least six sources
including: two primary
Learning Strategies and Outcome
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By the end of the semester you will have been given the opportunity to:
Become familiar with some of the complexities and challenges of daily living in nineteenth
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century New York for different classes of society
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Better understand how race, ethnic
ity and gender issues influenced change over time in a
single place
Observe the growth of the New York political machine and its influence on the lives of urban
dwellers as well as people outside of the city
Gain a deeper understanding of the immigrant e
xperience and learn how it played out in the
turf wars of Five Points.
Learn the importance of asking historical questions and how to approach historical evidence
with a measure of discernment, through close reading of texts and a careful eye to detail
Learn to identify primary and secondary sources, their differences, and how they are used in
historical study through working with both types of material
Develop your critical thinking and analytical skills by contributing and listening to discussion
i
n the classroom
Hone your writing and research skills through short reading responses and research paper.
