Historical Comprehension Throughout the collection, students can juxtapose two or more pamphlets to compare and contrast attitudes of the time. These comparisons will help students analyze the narratives for what they reveal about motivations, intentions, hopes, fears, and doubts of the people involved. Engraving, c. 1887. The Rev. Love takes on a voice of conservatism, in which he accepts the white separatist's correlation between lynching and the rape of white women. Historical Analysis and Interpretation Using this collection, students can build historical thinking skills by examining how an author's race, gender, and social class influenced the point of view presented in a document.
Students can also examine the influence authors had on their audiences.
This diverse collection can support many research projects. The documents are varied, ranging from sermons to pamphlets to poetry. Students can research a topic from different points of view, places, and time. They can study the development of different perspectives on historical events or periods. Secondary sources can provide context for this rich collection of primary source materials.