This essay focuses on pattern of systemic exploitation. A historical injustice from either United States or world history that brought about a change in the society of its time.
Research Essay #3: Historical Injustice (200 Points) “Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere”- M.L. King Jr. Topic: You have had a chance to examine justice through various texts. It’s time to take a look from a historical perspective.
Which were often part of a larger pattern of systemic exploitation, injustice, and intolerance. In this essay, please research, analyze, and explain a historical injustice. One from either world history or one that occurred in the United States. Prompt: 1) Research and offer a brief summary of an incident of your choice which is representative of . A historical injustice from either United States or world history that brought about a change in the society of its time.
A wise choice would be a specific incident, like the Till story (this example is not one of your options). Which was part of a larger societal problem like segregation in the U.S. 2). Analyze the prevailing cultural thinking of the time which allowed the incident to occur. 3)
Consider that if you choose an incident from the past, there will likely be a clear historical record that would explain the outcome. If, however, you choose a more contemporary example. You will more likely be commenting on what changes have transpire. Thus far and then speculating on what the ultimate outcome will be.
Write at least four pages. ü Use at least five sources and ten parenthetical citations, two from each source. (Use more sources/citations if you like). Include a separate Works Cited page. ü Utilize MLA formatting throughout.
History also includes the academic discipline which uses narrative to describe, examine, question, and analyze. A sequence of past events, and investigate the patterns of cause and effect that are related to them.
They often debate which narrative best explains an event, as well as the significance of different causes and effects. Historians also debate the nature of history and its usefulness by discussing the study. The discipline as an end in itself and as a way of providing “perspective” on the problems of the present.