HIST 2055 : History Final SI
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Example essay questions: how does historical memory play into how we remember. * brainstorm ideas like: civil war, war of 1812 , revolution etc: historical memory is fundamental to the constitution and understanding of early american history. Define historical memory- the way that we choose to remember people/nations in history, such as politicians we blow them up to be idols when they weren"t. Historical memory not only creates national identity and culture, but also privileges certain events over others. (list what will be in the body of your essay in the intro)the revolution. Cultural separation from england- daniel webster"s new dictionary. Iii) negative aspect- we choose to forget certain things: citizenship: the 1790"s, struggle over the future of the country. Alien and sedition act (citizenship) bc it was unconstitutional- it null and voided the 1st amendment. Flip side of democracy, not so much- suffrage. Ii) positive image = national pride in soldiers etc. lafayette.
