Before you begin writing, you need to gather high-quality sources for both of your case studies. For each source, write a brief annotation explaining what it argues and how you'll use it.
At least 2 scholarly sources on the Weimar Republic (Pelz counts)
At least 2 scholarly sources on your chosen authoritarian government
At least 2 primary sources — at least 1 must be from the Weimar period (use the course website)
For each source: write 3–5 sentences covering its main argument, how you'll use it, and any perspective or bias to note
Example annotation: Pelz, William A. A People's History of Modern Europe. Pluto Press, 2016. — Pelz provides a bottom-up perspective on European political movements, covering revolutions, working-class struggles, and authoritarian regimes. Chapter 10 is especially relevant because it traces how economic instability in the 1920s–30s produced conditions for fascism. I will use it to analyze the structural parallels between Weimar's collapse and my second case study. Pelz's emphasis on ordinary people's experiences will help me move beyond elite political history.
Your Information
📚 Case Study 1: Weimar Republic Sources
Include at least 2 scholarly sources. Pelz counts as one. Use Chicago or MLA format for the citation.
📚 Case Study 2: Your Chosen Government Sources
Include at least 2 scholarly sources on the authoritarian government you selected.
🗂️ Primary Sources
At least 2 primary sources total. At least 1 must be from the Weimar period (use the course website). The second can be from your chosen government.
🔎 Initial Reflection
After reviewing your sources, write 2–3 sentences: What patterns or themes are you already noticing across your two case studies? What questions are you still trying to answer?