Write a paper of approximately five pages that answers one the following essay question. In answering the question utilize sources from this course, including Inhuman Traffick and other sources on the Transatlantic slave trade: 1Consider an academic article found using either Foxhunt or JStor from a peer-reviewed journal about the final century of the Transatlantic Slave Trade as a point of comparison with Inhuman Traffick. Using the graphic history and the accompanying primary sources, assess the theories of an expert in the field. Use a secondary source like the one by David Eltis below and scrutinize its theses and arguments in light of the specific examples present in the book by Blaufarb and Clarke. Develop a debatable and sophisticated thesis in response to the points of tension between your sources. David Eltis, “Was the Abolition of the U.S. and British Slave Trade Significant in the Broader Atlantic Context?” William and Mary Quarterly 66:4 (2009): 715-736 The paper will be graded based on the following criteria: 1Presence of a clear, effective, and argumentative thesis statement 2Effective use of evidence from the Blaufarb book and the article under review 3Organization of a structured and well-reasoned argument 4Fluid writing style that uses grammar correctly, avoids awkward sentences, and utilizes good topic sentences 5The ability to analyze and engage different interpretations of the same historical event 6Correct use of the citations according to the History Department Writing Guide (Footnotes) 7Plagiarism in any form will result in a failing paper and possible failure for the entire course! Tips: 1Include analysis of a examples from the entire book 2Edit the draft of the paper as many times as possible before submitting it 3Read over the History Department Writing Guide 4Use discussion forum as a way to practice ideas for the essay
