The book’s name is The Blood of Emmett Till.
After reading a few things, complete the following question.
HISTORY: Book Review
Instructions: After you provide the citation for your book (#1), answer each question. Number your answers. This assignment is worth 100 points.
Provide a bibliographic citation for your book. Include the author, full title, copyright date, publishing company, publishing city, and number of pages.
Identify the author. Describe his credentials or qualifications to write about the subject.
Explain the thesis (central argument) in your own words. Was the thesis proven? Provide examples.
What was the author’s aim (purpose for writing the book) What did he want to accomplish? Information about the purpose is usually found in the forward or introduction of a book.
How is the book structured? Is the material organized chronologically or thematically?
What period in US history does the book cover?
How are the main points presented, explained, and supported?
Who is the audience for which the book was intended? In other words, was it written for the public, college students, or professional historians? Provide examples to support your conclusion.
What sources does the author rely on? Does he draw mainly on primary sources -documents, letters, etc., from the actual period?or does he rely mainly on books written later that cover the period?
Does the author’s presentation of the material seem fair and accurate?
Did this book enhance your knowledge of the period in US history that it covers? Explain. Would you recommend it? Why?
Discussion
Why is the Great Depression considered the worst economic crisis in American history? What actions did the Roosevelt Administration take to addreess the economic crisis of the Great Depression? What was the New Deal? Discuss the goals of the New Deal and programs and policies that were part of the New Deal, including the two (2) most important laws passed during this period (see the notes). Describe two (2) long-term consequences of the New Deal.
