This assignment requires you to go to the TCC library website, and access the Ni
This assignment requires you to go to the TCC library website, and access the Nineteenth Century U.S. Newspapers Database, via the TCC Library’s homepage. For further instructions, review the Nineteenth Century U.S. Newspapers Database Guide Download Nineteenth Century U.S. Newspapers Database Guidein the Week 6 module. Go to the Nineteenth-Century U.S. Newspapers database and search for “slavery” or “slave” between the years 1820-1860 in a city, town, or state of your choosing. For example, you might search for yellow fever in Virginia, and compare articles from towns and cities. Or, you might compare the results from one state to those of another state. Then write an essay analyzing at least TWO different articles, and discussing what you learned. You should develop a single thesis that unifies your analysis of the two articles with evidence from the articles that you chose. Your essay should reflect your knowledge of course readings and must include specific references to newspaper articles you have found interesting from the database. Your essay should be between 200-400 words. Review the Writing Checklist Download Writing Checklistbefore your submit your essay. Due – Wednesday, March 27 at 8:30 a.m. with a grace period until 9:00 a.m.
Remember: Your paper must be formatted correctly. This means use Arial or Times New Roman font, 22-point font, double-spaced. At the top of your paper, include your full name, your course number (HIS 141 O01N), and the date you are turning in the assignment.
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