Eras of American History
1. This study includes but is not limited to cultural, social, religious, economic, political subjects. Your choice.
2. Your term paper should include at least seven (7) eras of American history in the story you tell
3. You should notate 50 items we studied including at least 40 musical artists, plus civil figures that we studied (like poets, activist, artistic entrepreneurs, etc.), or entertainment venues
4. Please underline and bold each of the 50 different items. If you write an artist’s name two or more times in the paper, only bold and underline the first time.
5. You can concentrate on any particular story that is of interest to you.
6. Arbitrary titles are subjects like; ”shoemaking in the early 1800’s,” ”women’s
rights in the early 1900’s,” “slavery practices in New Jersey,” “‘ dandy’ stereotype-inspired fashion,” “history of banjo or trumpet or piano making in America,” “Crime and entertainment,” “U.S. Presidents and their visions of equality,” “economic trends in America and its effect on fairness and civil equality,” “Parties and party music 1800-1900,” “Funeral practices in America: a history,” “Wedding practices in America: a history.”
7. I can go on and on with titles. Find an area that interests YOU but continue to relate it to African-American music and the African-American experience.
8. Your study can date up to 1955 – nothing more modern than in 1955.
9. I am interested to see that you have absorbed the survey of [some aspects of] America’s dynamic history and the integrated role of African-American culture and music makers, which is why you must include seven eras in your narrative.
10. I will be evaluating the level to which you: researched your subject matter and researched the integration of your story and its contemporary relatedness to African -American presence in American culture.
11. The format is APA, 12 point, Times New Roman font, double-spaced.
12. The reference page (separate) at the end will include ten (10) references at least five (5) references (increased from the three (3) that I said in class) will be allowed from your textbook.