HIS 100 Module Four Activity Narratives Template
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HIS 100 Module Four Activity Template: Historical Narratives
Locate an additional secondary source relevant to your historical event. Use all four of your sources (two primary and two secondary) to answer the questions below. Replace the bracketed text with your responses.
Identify the topic you chose to explore:
Chernobyl disaster: Climate Change and Environmental Issues
Attempt to write the APA style citations for your four sources. Include links to each source. You will not be penalized for incorrect citation format.
Abramowitz, M. (1986, May 2). INR Information Memorandum from Morton Abramowitz to the Secretary of State: Estimate of Fatalities at Chernobyl Reactor Accident. Secret. | National Security Archive. Nsarchive.gwu.edu. https://nsarchive.gwu.edu/document/19496-national-
security-archive-doc-9-inr-information
(Primary)
Higginbotham, A. (n.d.-b). “an explosion occurred in power unit no. 4”: The story of Chernobyl in documents
. Wilson Center. Retrieved September 19, 2023, from https://www.wilsoncenter.org/blog-post/explosion-occurred-power-unit-no-4-the-story-
chernobyl-documents
(Primary)
Breckow, J., Kellerer, A. M., Knox, E. G., & Thiessen, J. W. (1990). Feasibility of studies on health effects in western Europe due to the reactor accident at Chernobyl and recommendations for research - Post-Chernobyl action report. EUR 12551 EN. Radiation Protection Series. Aei.pitt.edu. http://aei.pitt.edu/44076/
(Secondary)
Lallanilla, M. (2023, April 18). Chernobyl: The world’s worst nuclear disaster
. Livescience.com; Live Science. https://www.livescience.com/planet-earth/nuclear-energy/chernobyl-the-worlds-
worst-nuclear-disaster
(Secondary)
Compare the narratives presented in your primary and secondary sources relevant to your historical event.
My first primary source is from the INR Information Memorandum from Morton Abramowitz to the Secretary of State: Estimate of Fatalities at Chernobyl Reactor Accident. Secret. This document focuses primarily on the potential human casualties and the effects of the accident. The second primary source I used and found to be the most informative was "An Explosion Occurred in Power Unit No. 4,” The Story of Chernobyl in Documents." The book gives a human face to the event that goes beyond statistics and numbers. Higginbotham's narrative is more personal and emotional, giving a thorough overview of the disaster. My first secondary source focuses on the health effects following the Chernobyl accident.
My final secondary source includes timelines and events leading up to the accident, the immediate aftermath, the long-term effects on humans and the environment, and how containment and cleanup were handled.
Describe one narrative that has significantly influenced the contemporary understanding of your historical event.
One narrative that has significantly influenced the contemporary understanding of how we understand the Chernobyl disaster, is the account of the firefighters who were among the first to respond. According to Higginbotham's, "An Explosion Occurred in Power Unit No. 4”. These brave individuals, without knowing the extent of the danger courageously fought against the fires.
Explain how the chosen narrative helps you better understand your historical research question. Please provide your revised research question and then explain how the chosen narrative helps you better understand your historical event.
Higginbotham gives insight into the long-term effects of Chernobyl's disaster in "An Explosion Occurred in Power Unit No. 4.". He discusses what happened after the blast, the radiation that was released, and the long-term consequences. Different groups, like plant workers, firefighters,
and nearby residents, received different radiation doses and experienced different health effects. Also, Higginbotham talks about the long-term effects of radiation, like cancer, thyroid disorders, and other illnesses caused by radiation.
What are the long-term impacts on people’s health following the Chernobyl disaster?
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