Referring to your notes and the provided documents, write a two- to three- paragraph essay that describes how the primary-sources from Task 1 make their respective arguments. Compare and contrast the arguments presented in the documents. Make sure your essay addresses these questions:
What techniques do the authors use to form their arguments?
Is there any evidence of bias or stereotypes?
Here are some resources to help you write your essay:
Research and writing information
Creating a thesis statement
Using the author-date system, make sure you provide parenthetical, in-text citations for any information you use from outside sources, including the two provided documents. When you have finished, reread your essay to check for all of the points above, and then proofread it to be sure your work does not contain errors in grammar or spelling.
Task 1
purpose or main idea Women need to be respected as equals in society“ demand civil liberties for women and to right the wrongs of society” equality/feminism`
author Elizabeth Stanton
date 1868
evidence of bias signed by 68 women
event or movement Women’s Suffrage, Seneca Falls Convention
other beginning of women’s rights, first official gathering to discuss women’s rights in alienable rights “tyranny over her” men abuse and supress women
purpose or main idea Declare war on Japan, Rally american people to support the war
author FDR (New Deal, Democrat, progressive)
date 1943
evidence of bias go to war “I ask that the congress declare”
event or movement WWII, bombing of pearl harbour
other “date that will live in infamy” emotional words “onslaught” call to action
I need to write an essay 3-4 paragraphs but not sure how!