Now, choose 2-3 writings from that same time from American Literature that are related
to one of the events you have listed directly above (short stories, poems, novels, or
speeches or historically relevant non-fiction writings). Explain how they provide
information about that event and add to our understanding of what happened. (If you can,
find writings with conflicting viewpoints so we can see all the feelings on the issue). At
least ONE of those writings must be from our course. Discuss why each of these is an
important source in understanding the event you chose.
Your thesis should answer the question of How that Event affected Literature at that
time/place.