American History Assignment 11-19-10

Students should pick one of the following topics: the Haymarket Riot, the Homestead Strike, or the Pullman Strike. Students are to write at least a 3 paragraph newspaper article describing the event, why violence occurred (if it did), and how the strike affected workers. Then students are to write editorials in response to the articles, offering their opinions about the events, workers' actions, the company's actions, and any government involvement. Newspaper article must include minimum of two images. Share the assignment with me on google docs.