Cayen & Osvoldik 10th Grade Julius Caesar

Option 2: Assassinations

The assassination of Julius Caesar is one of several well-known political assassinations throughout history.

1. Have students research and create a project on other political assassinations, such as that of Archduke Francis Ferdinand of Austria in 1914, which was a contributing factor to World War 1. They may also research the several attempts made to assassinate Adolf Hitler during World War II. Or they may choose to research one of the four American presidents who have been assassinated: Lincoln, Garfield, McKinley, and Kennedy.
2. Develop a thesis and support this thesis with evidence from primary and secondary sources.
3. Create a presentation that includes photographs, illustrations, maps, or charts.

Databases:

Biography in Context

Britannica Annals of American History SCSD Library Database under Social Studies)

ABC CLIO Database (SCSD Library Database under Social Studies)

History Reference Center

Lands and People NOVELNY

Optional Resources:

Excerpts from John Wilkes Booth's diary, where the infamous assassin (and professional actor) paints himself as an American hero and compares himself to Brutus after shooting President Abraham Lincoln.

History.com

Assassinations and Attempts in the U.S. Since 1865

Assassinations and Attempts