The major writing assignment for this course is a Book or Movie Review. You are required to select a commercial movie, play or book (fiction or non fiction) from the Discovery through the Election of 1876. The post US Civil War western films are considered part of the Conquest of the West and American Imperialism section are are American History II topics.
In writing your review, keep in mind that you are not writing a report. Do not merely state what the movie is about. A review is your opinion of whether the movie is good or bad based on the following criteria: bias, movie design, educational value, and historical accuracy. These issues are all discussed in greater depth on the backside of this page.
In talking about your view of this movie, it is critical to keep in mind that entertainment value is important, but not the key criteria. While a boring movie might not keep your attention, a movie rife with false details does not teach you true history. Another point to think about is whether the movie makes you want to learn more about that particular subject. In determining a movie as “bad” or “good” take all factors into consideration.
Your paper should be a minimum 1.5 – 2 pages in length to provide adequate detail. A full description and the grading rubric is included below. You may not use a textbook, reader or a documentary film.
The movie name is The General
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