This assignment is designed to give you an opportunity to practice the craft of history by researching and writing a historical essay. To complete this assignment, you must read the Narrative of the Life of Fredrick Douglass, An American Slave and write an essay in response to ONE the following prompts. _x000D_
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To earn full credit, your essay must be well-written and it must be at least 1250-words in length. Your essay should have a clear thesis statement, supported with an well-reasoned argument, and backed by valid evidence._x000D_
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Prompt #1: Through his Narrative, Fredrick Douglass illustrates how the system of slavery harmed all touched by it, both master and slave. Choose two individuals described in the Narrative – one master and one slave – and write a essay which compares & contrasts how the system of slavery harmed these two individuals._x000D_
Prompt #2: In his Narrative, Fredrick Douglass describes many of the day-to-day struggles he fought to gain his freedom. Which of these do you believe to be the most important event in Douglass’ journey to freedom? Write an essay which clearly identifies the one event you believe to be the most important, and explain why you believe this single event was the most important step in his journey to freedom. _x000D_
Prompt #3: What role do women play in Frederick Douglass’ Narrative? Consider the following questions: how do women shape Douglass’ life, and how does Douglass portray these women in his book? Choose any two women from Douglass’ Narrative and write an essay which compares & contrasts the roles these two women play in Douglass’ Narrative._x000D_
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Proper citations are required at all times. Use of a source without proper citation may be considered plagiarism, and will result in penalties!_x000D_
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You are limited to your assigned readings & other scholarly sources for this assignment. Popular sources, whether in print or online, may not to be used for this assignment without my express written permission. Please contact the campus library for assistance locating and accessing scholarly sources._x000D_
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You must follow either MLA or Chicago style for this assignment. If you need assistance with this, contact the campus library to obtain a MLA style manual or a Chicago style manual.