Sophomores- Unit 4 Civil War Photography

Answer the following questions in paragraph form on a separate word document. Use MLA format, including a header with your name,  my name, class name, and date on the upper left side of the page. Also include a title at the beginning of your paper. Use font size 12 with one inch margins and double space.

The purpose of your paper is to explain the significance of photography during the Civil War period by analyzing and researching photographs by Matthew Brady. Click on this link to go to the website that will get you started with your research. Read through the text, then scroll to the bottom of the page to see the 16 photographs listed. You will choose ONE photograph of your choice to write about.

Paragraph 1:What was the purpose of Matthew Brady's photography during the Civil War? What type of images did he and his associated capture? What were the limitations of Civil War photography?
How have Brady's photographs been used in the recent past? 

Paragraph 2: Which photograph is your favorite? Provide the title and explain why it is your favorite.  Describe the scene/people in your photograph. Also, provide background information about your chosen photograph. You will need to research other websites to find more information. Only use credible websites that end in .edu, .gov, .org. Include your additional website/s on a separate works cited page at the end of your paper. Refer to the MLA link at the top right section of the blog to know how to properly site your website.

Paragraph 3: Click on this link to read about how photography during American wars has changed over the past century. Be specific in your explanations about photography during World War I and II, the Korean and Vietnam Wars,  and the Gulf War.  Also, explain how the role of the U.S. government has changed over time in relation to censorship and control over wartime media.

Due: Friday, December 2
Value: 15 points