You are advised to read the book first and consult published reviews afterward, however, so that your own views are not affected by the review's slant. If you do use a published review, a copy of the review must be submitted, and you must also give a review of the review in your paper stating how well you think the reviewer did his or her job in analyzing the book. Note that unattributed use of published reviews will be considered plagiarism. History 75 should meet according to the following schedule, though the instructor reserves the right to make changes without advance notice. In weeks with multiple titles, you will be assigned a specific book at least one week in advance.
All assignments are due at the beginning of the class meeting.
Note also that failure to make proper computer backup files will not be considered a valid excuse. Political Background Mar. 18-22 Read William Cooper, The South and the Politics of Slavery. Uncle Tom's Cabin . The Ideology of the Republican Party Before the Civil War . How to Meet It or Thomas P. Kettell, Southern Wealth and Northern Profits .