Topic: Investigate anti-war sentiment during WWI. Which groups and individuals wrote, spoke, or campaigned against war? What arguments did they put forward?
“Essays require that you interpret primary source evidence in historical context, drawing from the
assigned course readings. All of your papers must:
closely analyze and describe primary sources using specifics and details;
use scholarly secondary source texts for evidence about the historical context;
select evidence to prove a thesis;
draw conclusions beyond those that are immediately obvious from the evidence;
write a paper that has a clear thesis, evidence organized into logical paragraphs, and a
conclusion;
use correctly formatted footnote citations.
Essays should also:
Consider different perspectives on a problem or controversy related to Modern British
History and attempt to reach a resolution about it. (Global Engagement)
Appreciate that British history cannot be understood in isolation from people and events
from around the world. (Global Awareness)
Recognize that history is comprised of multiple stories, representing diverse experiences
and perspectives (Global Perspective)
Construct an evidence-based argument that integrates multiple perspectives on an issue in
Modern British History. (Global Perspective)”