History 371

Devine

Spring 2014

Writing Assignment #2 – Understanding the Populists

After reading James Turner’s essay on why Texan farmers became Populists, write a brief “executive summary” evaluating what he has to say. In one page (and no more than two pages) indicate 1) how Turner answers the central question: Why did certain farmers become Populists and why did others not become Populists? and 2) how does he demonstrate that his answer to this question is true (that is, what evidence does he give to show the validity of what he’s arguing).

Turn in a hard copy of your assignment at the beginning of class or email it to me BEFORE class begins.