Format
Two pages (minimum)
12 point font
Double spaced
Paragraphs

Paper should include the following:
The authors purpose in writing the article
The authors main thesis
The authors challenging of other historical viewpoints
The evidence utilized by the author (specifically primary sources)
Personal likes/dislikes
How could the author make the work stronger?
The recommended audience for the article?
Explain how this article contributes to understanding the history of the United States
An example of how this article supports/contradicts Eric Foners Give Me Liberty
Suggested reading to accompany this work (not required, but helpful)