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HIS 100 Project Template(1)HIS 100 Project Template
Use this template to address the steps in your Project Guidelines and Rubric. Replace the bracketed text with your responses. Ensure that you have considered your instructor’s feedback when revising your work. Proofread the entire document before submitting.
Part 1: Creating a Research Question
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Describe how your assumptions, beliefs, and values influenced your choice of topic.
My assumptions, beliefs and values influenced my choice of topic because I had no previous knowledge of the Tulsa Massacre, therefore when I did some digging on it online, I knew it was the topic I wanted to investigate. I chose the Tulsa Massacre because I come from a family that can be sometimes racist and I am the complete opposite. I believe we are one, equal. 2.
Discuss the significance of your historical research question in relation to your current event.
By asking “What were the causes and consequences of the Tulsa massacre in 1921?” we can understand how racism and hate can bring humans to act in a despicable manner. This helps us understand how to this day we are still having horrifying racist events happen all over the world.
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Explain how you used sources to finalize your research question.
I utilized the information I gathered to refine my research topic by doing an investigation into the event that led to the massacre. To write my final summary for my research topic, I combined
all the material. Although each of my major sources had its own story and focus, they were all engaging and useful. I used the primary sources to find the most pertinent information from all of them. I used secondary sources in making the connection between my research issue and my current happenings. After reading the articles, I focused on key words, phrases, and thoughts to have a more neutral understanding.
Part 2: Building Context to Address Questions
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Describe the context of your historical event that influenced your current event.
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The Tulsa Massacre was a race riot that was started by white people who believed that a 1
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black man assaulted a white woman. The incident between the white woman Sarah Page and 4.
young black man Dick Rowland, added fuel to the fire of hate that the white Tulsans already had 5.
for the black Tulsans in the Greenville District of Tulsa. 6.
The Tulsa Massacre was a race riot that 2
was started by white people who believed that a 7.
black man assaulted a white woman. The incident between the white woman Sarah Page and 8.
young black man Dick Rowland, added fuel to the fire of hate that the white Tulsans already had 3
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for the black Tulsans in the Greenville District of Tulsa. 10.
The Tulsa Massacre
was a race riot that was started by white people who believed that a 11.
black man assaulted a white woman. The incident between the white woman Sarah Page and
12.
young black man Dick Rowland, added 4
fuel to the fire of hate that the white Tulsans already had 13.
for the black Tulsans in the Greenville District of Tulsa.
The Tulsa Massacre was a race riot that was started by white people who believed that a black man assaulted a white woman. The incident between the white woman Sarah Page and young black man Dick Rowland, added fuel to the fire of hate that the white Tulsans already had for the black Tulsans in the Greenville District of Tulsa. This began because the white Tulsans hated the idea of the black Tulsans generating their own wealth and success with their black businesses and property ownership. Their hate, greediness, and bias clouded their judgement. The strained relationship between the white and black communities, the heightened jealousy of the success of the Black Wall Street area and the elevator encounter led to the Tulsa Race Riot. (Tulsa Library). 14.
Describe a historical figure or group’s participation in your historical event.
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Dick Rowland, Sarah Page and an unknown gunman were the sparks that ignited a long smoldering fire known as the Tulsa Massacre. Jim Crow, jealousy, white supremacy, and land lust, all played roles in leading up to the destruction and loss of life on May 31 and June 1, 1921. The Tulsa race massacre involved two main ethnic groups, the whites and the blacks living in Greenwood District. The blacks were involved in the massacre because of the rumors that spread after Dick Rowland was arrested and taken to custody that whites were surrounding the jail waiting to lynch him. 16.
Explain the historical figure or group’s motivation to participate in your historical event.
Different factors instigated the participants in the Tulsa massacre to participate in the event. Firstly,
the black Americans were motivated by the rumors that the white Americans were daring to lynch
Dick Rowland, who had been accused of assaulting Sarah Page. They wanted to ensure that Dick
Rowland was safe in custody. Secondly, the whites were motivated to participate in the following
reports in the newspaper that Dick Rowland tried to rape Sarah Page. Lastly, the motivation of Dick
Rowland was to seek justice for his false accusation. He was arrested and jailed without due process,
and he was never given the chance to defend himself and prove his innocence.
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Part 3: Examining How Bias Impacts Narrative
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Describe a narrative you identified while researching the history of your historical event.
While researching the history of the Tulsa Massacre, I identified several narratives, but one that stood out to me was the "race riot" narrative. This narrative suggests that the violence that occurred in Tulsa in 1921 was a spontaneous outburst of racial tension between the white and black communities.
2.
Articulate how biased perspectives presented in primary and secondary sources influence what is known or unknown about history.
Biased perspectives presented in primary and secondary sources influence what is known or unknown about history. The prevalence of these biases may make it even more difficult to comprehend history and historical events completely. Biased perspectives presented in primary and secondary sources can significantly influence what is known or unknown about history. Primary sources are firsthand accounts of events, while secondary sources are interpretations of
primary sources by historians or other scholars. When the author's viewpoint is so vehemently for or against something, the material in the source is obviously biased. Although bias is present in all sources to some extent, it is not always possible to identify it. Understanding the Biased perspective is crucial while conducting research since it enables you to see the intended meaning of any content, be it written, visual, or otherwise. You must be able to recognize bias.
Part 4: Connecting the Past With the Present
1.
Explain how researching its historical roots helped improve your understanding of your current event.
By understanding the historical background, we can better understand how the event came to be, its causes and consequences, and the broader societal and political forces that are at play. Racism in America is not new, but it has its roots in history. Historians can best understand the origin of racism in American society if they study historical events such as the Tulsa race massacre. 2.
Articulate how questioning your assumptions, beliefs, and values may benefit you as an individual.
Firstly, by examining your assumptions, beliefs, and values, you can gain a deeper understanding
of yourself and what drives your thoughts and actions. This can help you identify areas where you may want to make changes or improvements. Secondly, questioning your assumptions, beliefs, and values can help you develop stronger critical thinking skills. By challenging your own ideas, you can learn to evaluate evidence more objectively and make more informed decisions. Lastly, when you question your assumptions, beliefs, and values, you become more open to other perspectives and ways of thinking. This can help you develop greater empathy and understanding for others, which can improve your relationships and communication skills.
3.
Discuss how being a more historically informed citizen may help you understand contemporary issues.
By studying the choices and decisions of the past, citizens can confront today's problems and choices with a deeper awareness of the alternatives before them and the likely consequences of
each. Current problems, of course, do not duplicate those of the past. Historical knowledge can provide context for contemporary issues. Understanding the historical background of a particular issue can help you understand why it is important, how it has evolved over time, and what factors have contributed to its current state.
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References
Tulsa Library. Tulsa Race Riot of 1921.
https://www.tulsalibrary.org/tulsa-race-riot-1921
Scott Ellsworth, “Tulsa Race Massacre,”
The Encyclopedia of Oklahoma History and Culture, https://www.okhistory.org/publications/enc/entry.php?entry=TU013
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Messer, C. M. (2021). Causes of the Tulsa Race Massacre. In The 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre (pp. 33-53). Palgrave Macmillan, Cham. Retrieved from https://
link.springer.com/
chapter/10.1007/978-3-
030-74679-7_3
Tulsa Historical Society and Museum. (n.d.). 1921
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Tulsa race massacre. Tulsahistory.org. https://
www.tulsahistory.org/
exhibit/1921-tulsa-race-
massacre/
Messer, C. M. (2021). Causes of the Tulsa Race Massacre
. In The 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre (pp. 33-53). Palgrave Macmillan, Cham. Retrieved from https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-3-030-74679-7_3
Tulsa Historical Society and Museum. (n.d.). 1921 Tulsa race massacre
. Tulsahistory.org. https://www.tulsahistory.org/exhibit/1921-tulsa-race-massacre/
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