Q The short essay will test your analytical and critical thinking skills, using methods we have practiced in our discussions, such as cross-referencing and identifying purpose, bias, and audience. Please re-read carefully William Hull’s and Lewis Cass’s letters to Secretary of War William Eustis, which begin on page 42 in The Great Water. These letters give an account of the same event, the surrender of Fort Detroit in the War of 1812. Which account is more reliable and why? Also, how does the historical theme of “Society” help us better understand the event? Begin right away by addressing the prompt – there’s no need for an introduction or conclusion. I expect several specific examples from the readings that support your ideas. The course materials must be referenced with parenthetical citations.
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