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Essay 2 The Curious Case of Anthony Johnson

The Goal Read the essay on Blackboard by Tyler Parry, titled “The Curious History of Anthony Johnson: From Captive Slave to Right-wing Talking Point.” Then consider how professional historians and academic specialists sometimes interpret historical data and evidence differently that the popular press or mass media does.

The Background

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Your Assignment

What does Prof. Parry want us to understand about the life and experiences of Anthony Johnson? Who was Johnson, and why is he still remembered today? Perry then reports on what some mass media outlets have written about Anthony Johnson. How is the mass media interpretation of Johnson’s life different than Perry’s? How might we explain those differences? Finally, what do those differences tell us about the historical interpretation of past events? Be as specific as possible. The more specific you are the higher grade you will earn.

Format and Requirements

This assignment should be at least 1 page single-spaced or two pages double-spaced in length.

Make sure the document has been proof-read for errors, and that it contains your name in the upper right-hand corner. It should be in font no larger than 12 point. Please write in complete sentences and follow standard grammatical rules.

Make sure the document is in Word format before uploading.

You may divide this assignment into two paragraphs, one for each section, if you like. Otherwise the whole assignment can be one paragraph. Use whichever approach makes the most sense to you. Use essay format: Bullet points or lists are not acceptable; do not use subheadings; and you should not repeat the questions in the text unless you paraphrase them. Citations should be in short form (Perry, 3). More information on this may be found in the tutorial on Blackboard. No additional sources are required to complete this assignment. However, if you choose to use additional sources, you will need to also provide a Works Cited page.