Atlantic Slave Trade Assignment

History 2501

The Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade Project 

Assignment #1 Due: Friday, April 8

Assignment #2 Due: Friday, May 6

Overview

In this two-part project,   The first assignment will be an elementary exploration of voyages.  The second assignment will require you to present your findings to the class.  

Assignment #1- April 8

1. Identify ONE of the historical arguments from the weekly readings that you thought was particularly strong or weak.

 2. Explore the search tools in the Voyages database - like the flag, place of embarkation and/or debarkation, sex ratios, and other variables - to pin-point specific evidence that will either bolster or undermine the argument you picked, or create your own argument based on the readings and the sources.

Write a 500 word analysis AND bring a hard copy with you to Friday discussion

Assignment #2 May 6

Based on  your essay, prepare a five-minute  presentation that highlights the argument you are engaging with, identifies exactly where you found your evidence, and visually explains how you came to your conclusions.  You can use images, maps, Art, music, or digital media to help you set the stage. This is your project, so you can do what you want; however, you need to have specific information either written or displayed that represents your scholarly interpretation of the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade.  Please include a bibliography with all of the sources that you have used at the end of the presentation.  

Grade Breakdown = 20%

2% - Assignment #1

5%- Strength of evidence through effective use of the database

5%- Engagement with and understanding of the existing historical arguments

5% - Creativity of Presentation

3% - Presentation (Note: If you go over 5 minutes, I will ask you to stop and lower your grade by 1 point, so you need to practice prior to class!)