1. How do you define a family? What are the bonds that make up your family? Who are the people you would go to for help if you were ever in trouble?
2. Name three defining moments that have happened in your life (within the past 5 years) that have had a significant impact on you. Describe the event, who was there, what was the impact, how did you feel?
3. Choose one “group” of people (a racial or ethnic group, social class, gender, etc.,) and describe their experience and describe their experience during the industrial revolution. How did the economic structure shape/influence their experience of family during the industrial revolution? How did the economic structure shape/influence their experience of family? Where was your family during this time? Try to go as far back as you possible can.
4. Think of something from your family or childhood that is important to you. It could be a room in the house, a ritual or tradition, a game your family plays, anything that relates to families today. Research that thing and explain the historical context. Where did it come from? How has it evolved? What are some interesting facts about it? Make sure to site your sources of information.
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