HIS 262 Project Resources

In this course, you will develop a proposal for a historical society or cultural association for an exhibit that presents a contemporary perspective on a historical event or subject based on your research. Your project will be a culmination of the work you’ve completed on several assignments throughout the term. Review the Project Guidelines and Rubric to better understand the requirements for this project.

Directions
Below is a list of approved topics that might interest you. The historical events or subjects are listed under each of the related topic areas. If you would like to select a different topic or event, contact your instructor for approval.

Each topic is linked to a research starter with background information on the event. You must use at least five sources from the Shapiro Library to support your proposal. You may consult with your instructor or the Shapiro Library for recommendations on locating sources.

African American Rights Research Starters Juneteenth Voting Rights Act of 1965

Indigenous Rights Research Starters  Indian Removal Act and Trail of Tears Wounded Knee Occupation

LGBTQ Rights Research Starter Stonewall Rebellion

Women’s Rights Research Starter Seneca Falls Convention

Revolutions and Independence Research Starters Haitian Independence Philippine Revolution Iranian Revolution Apartheid

Immigration Research Starters Chinese Exclusion Act Bracero Program and Mexican Labor Program

Workers’ Rights Research Starters Molly Maguires and Pinkerton Child Labor

Environment Research Starter  Creation of Earth Day

Criminal Justice Research Starter Miranda Rights

Education Research Starter Brown v. Board of Education

Healthcare Research Starter Flu of 1918