history. The purpose of this assignment is to learn about and do the work of an historian. By taking a primary source from the nineteenth century and analyzing it, you will acquire/further develop the skills of historical analysis and writing about an historical topic. For the primary source analysis paper, you will be taking one of the primary sources assigned for this course (or another primary source of your choice approved by the instructor or reader) and constructing an argument based on your analysis. Essentially, you should demonstrate what the source can tell us about nineteenth-century U.S. history. Your paper must follow standard essay format with an introduction, body paragraphs, and a concluding paragraph. Please proofread your paper for a logical flow of argumentation, spelling, grammar, and readability. Cite the primary source you use as well as any information taken from lectures or the textbook. Outside sources are not required. However, if you choose to use outside sources, avoid using websites like Wikipedia. Instead, use resources produced by scholars. UCI Library’s History subject guide is a good place to start looking for reputable resources: Pre-approved Primary Sources: œOur Hearts Are Sickened: Letter from Chief Ross of the Cherokee, 1836 Jackson’s Rationale for Removal Frederick Douglass, His Battle with a œNegro-Breaker Solomon Northrup, œHow Cotton Was Raised on a Louisiana Plantation Laura Spicer, œSpousal Separation Under Slavery *** OR another primary source related to nineteenth-century U.S. history may be used pending approval from the instructor. Suggestions & Tips: Use the œ6 C’s of Primary Sources to think about your source. Outline your paper before writing it. Visit office hours to discuss your paper with the instructor or reader. Proofread the paper yourself. Have a friend proofread your paper. Visit the UCI Writing Center: (http://www.writingcenter.uci.edu/) Make your appointment now if you plan to use this service!

History

Explain nineteenth-century America through the experiences of immigrants. You will need to write about two (2) groups of immigrants. The first group must be either Irish or Germans. The second group can be Italians, Jews, or Chinese.
What were the push and pull factors for each group? Where did they settle? What kinds of work did they do? What challenges did they face – and/or what contributions did they make to America?
Furthermore, the nineteenth century was characterized by industrialization and urbanization. You should therefore integrate these categories into your description of each group. How were they affected by industrialization and urbanization? And how did they in turn affect industrialization and urbanization?
Suggested sources
• Readings. Daniels, Coming to America is the most obvious source, but be careful so
not to write a summary about each group. Among Course Readings, only #23 (Riis) is explicitly about immigrants, but others (such as #24 on Progressivism) are relevant to immigration and urbanization.
• Slideshows. Most important are #4 and 7, but #5 and 6 are also helpful. There are many illustrations, ads, video clips, and links about each immigrant group too, and you should utilize at least a few of them for analysis.

History

Explain nineteenth-century America through the experiences of immigrants. You will need to write about two (2) groups of immigrants. The first group must be either Irish or Germans. The second group can be Italians, Jews, or Chinese.
What were the push and pull factors for each group? Where did they settle? What kinds of work did they do? What challenges did they face – and/or what contributions did they make to America?
Furthermore, the nineteenth century was characterized by industrialization and urbanization. You should therefore integrate these categories into your description of each group. How were they affected by industrialization and urbanization? And how did they in turn affect industrialization and urbanization?
Suggested sources
• Readings. Daniels, Coming to America is the most obvious source, but be careful so
not to write a summary about each group. Among Course Readings, only #23 (Riis) is explicitly about immigrants, but others (such as #24 on Progressivism) are relevant to immigration and urbanization.
• Slideshows. Most important are #4 and 7, but #5 and 6 are also helpful. There are many illustrations, ads, video clips, and links about each immigrant group too, and you should utilize at least a few of them for analysis.