TOURO COLLEGE
TERM PROJECT FOR U.S. HISTORY 2SPRING, 2020
TOPIC: Which person do you consider the most courageous figure in American history?
1) Choose a historical figure who you feel best embodies courage in U.S. history. They can be military heroes like General Douglas McArthur, freedom fighters like Martin Luther King, politicians like Franklin D. Roosevelt, humanitarians like Michelle Obama and Oprah Winfrey, etc. They can also be people who are not so famous but who showed enormous courage in the face of adversity. They must, however, be Americans and have lived during the 20th or 21st century.
2) This project consists of 2 partsa 4-5-page written report and a 3-5 minute oral presentation. In both the written and the oral report let your audience know what is important and perhaps also controversial about the person you have chosen. Also indicate why you feel this person should be considered the most courageous individual in American history. It is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED that you follow the guidelines in the attached rubric.
3) To enhance your oral presentation, you may use visual aids (e.g. PowerPoint, videos, etc.). Als,o include a picture or photograph of that person in your written report.
4) Your written report must include a list of your sources (at least 4) as well as relevant citations. You should use the MLA format.
A. 2/26/20—I need to know the name of the individual you chose to write about & whether you are working alone or with a partner.
B. 4/1/20Outline of the project must be emailed to me ([email protected])
C. 5/20/20—Presentation of final project.