The end of the Civil War and Reconstruction

The end of the Civil War and Reconstruction

The end of the Civil War and Reconstruction
Viewing episodes from the Ken Burns’ nine-part documentary, The Civil War.
Compare the treatment of this topic in the documentary series to the treatment in your main course text, James McPherson’s Ordeal By Fire and at least two other secondary sources written for a scholarly audience on the topic (i.e. peer-reviewed journal articles or books written by historians) in a paper of at least 1500 words (about 6 pages).
Develop a unique thesis statement comparing the sources’ treatment of your topic. Give a brief overview and general analysis/critique of the nine-part documentary series.

What are the advantages and disadvantages of using film as a medium for exploring the history of the Civil War?
How does this film series fit within the broader “popular history” of the Civil War in the contemporary era?
Compare your chosen topic’s treatment in the documentary with the other secondary sources you selected. What is covered in depth and what is glossed over or missing?
Who is the intended audience for each source? How does the intended audience influence what material is covered and how?
If a member of the general public viewed this documentary but had not read the other scholarly sources, how would this affect their perception of the war and your chosen topic?
Your paper must include:
An introductory paragraph with a clear thesis statement outlining your overall argument
? Body paragraphs with specific examples from each source
? In-text citations and references in APA or Chicago/Turabian style
? A conclusion paragraph that reiterates your thesis statement and draws some larger conclusions

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