Speech

You will write a speech about women’s right to bear arms (and women right’s in general) and  being against “passive citizen” distinction. This speech take place in the French Revolution. Use at least 2 direct quotes from 2 differentprimary sources in the speech. (Character Packet in the File Section will be a major help with knowing the Pauline Leon’s motives. DO NOT use as one of the sources). No Introduction is needed, just jump into the meaning of the speech.

How to Research

Distinguish between PRIMARY SOURCES (written atthe time or by participants/witnesses) and SECONDARY SOURCES (written later byexperts who have reviewed the evidence). You should be looking at PRIMARY foryour Reacting speeches.

Use primary sources written at the time of theevent or before (Event is the French Revolution).

Read sources in full then cull the parts thatwill strengthen your argument. The goal is for you to figure out whatquote/idea provides the best support. You dont need a long quote; just capturethe main idea.

You can use primary sources to convey advice,provide historical examples, etc. OR you can disagree with the source and usethe quote as an example of a wrong or bad idea.

Tips for Writing Strong Speeches/Articles

       Articles must represent a distinct point ofview and aim to persuade readers to takeup the cause in debate. In addition to using persuasive language, you must relyon experts/authorities from the era to bolster your points especially ROUSSEAUand BURKE and primary sources from the era.

      Adopt the tone of yourcharacter and the historical context. Serious issues are at stake. Read up onyour character so you understand his/her upbringing, values, and family ties.

      Avoid 21st century slangin your speeches. Address your audience formally and in the voice of someonefrom the 1790s. Look carefully at primary sources for examples.

       Be persuasive. Every speech is an opportunity toconvert someone to your side. What approach will impress your audience? Givehistorical examples and words of wisdom to convince them. Be passionate butgrounded in facts.

How to Use Primary Source Quotes

Remember that these writing assignments areresearch papers. You must sort through different primary sources to find theright ones and demonstrate that you have done the research.

Use quotes when quoting exact words from asource. Use Insert Footnote in Microsoft Word or Google Docs to embed thefootnote marker at the end of the sentence (after the punctuation). When you cut& paste, the footnote will move with the text and automatically renumber.See below for examples.

Do not quote more than a sentence or 2 becausethese essays are short & should rely on your own ideas.

Provide the context of the quote so its clearto the reader/listener what the original source was talking about. Be sure tointroduce the source of the quote. Examples:

       As Rousseau states in the Social Contract, itis only Political Laws, which constitute the form of government, that arerelevant.

       I remember when we swore in the Tennis CourtOath, nothing can prevent us from continuing our deliberations.

 

For the article, you use

Use footnotes instead of parentheses to documentyour sources.3  Be sureto include the author, title (and the page number if youve read a book orarticle). Even if you dont quote a source, be sure to cite any information yougot from outside sources.

The best speeches/articles will show asophisticated understanding of the material. The National Assembly should bedebating not just individual issues, but which ideas will drive French History forward Rousseau or Burke?

Note!!!!

       Use sources that are upto 1791, dont go past this year

       Introduce the characterat the beginning of the speech

       Highlight what you thinkis the important mentions in the speech

 

Original background and sources are provided in the File section.(DO NOT USE SOURCES PASS THE YEAR 1791)

Sources:

https://revolution.chnm.org/exhibits/show/liberty–equality–fraternity/item/571

https://revolution.chnm.org/exhibits/show/liberty–equality–fraternity/women-and-the-revolution

 Other Sources are provided in the File Section.