Propose a New Historical Monument
This semester, we talked a lot about the removal of monuments. We studied the ways that localities around the globe removed monuments that
enshrined histories of racism, colonization, and conquest – histories that no longer reflected the priorities of the community. What should replace
these toppled monuments? Think about the people and events that we discussed this semester: What or who embodies who you want to celebrate?
Write a proposal for a new historical monument and explain your reasoning using historical evidence.
Be a Public Historian
You have been hired as the new Head Curator of the Early American History wing of the Smithsonian Museum. Your first job is to design an exhibit for
one of the three main areas we discussed in this course: 1) North American Empires, 2) The Age of Revolution, or 3) Becoming and Unbecoming
American. Focusing on one of these areas, pick THREE objects, images, or documents you will highlight in your exhibit. Describe why you picked
them, what you want them to illustrate, and how you will present them.
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