Controversial Debate
Description Analyzing an Historical Debate
For this assignment, you will analyze the following historical issue from the first
half of U.S. History (pre–1877). You will need to compare at least two opposing
issues on that issue.
Part I. Introduction
1. Describe in general the issue that is debated: analyze the importance of this issue important to the
culture, economics, political system, or social structure at the time.
Part II. Historical Debate
2. What is the main argument in each perspective? On what points do
they agree or disagree?
Part III. Conclusion
4. How did the reading(s) change the way in which you understood the
subject?
5. How are the issues presented in the reading(s) still relevant to you
today? explain how your personal background and life
experiences might influence your perspective on this topic.
6. Imagine that you have been asked to tackle a current national or
global issue. How would you use the readings to help you do so?