Source Analysis One
After looking at both sources and including my prior knowledge. I noticed water issues are more widespread than we realize. The video shows how Centreville, IL isn’t the only town flooding or enduring water issues. It’s a major issue that comes with many negative side effects. Many of the effects are time-consuming or cause physical, mental, and emotional pain and issues. Most of the residents that experience the issue in Morrisa and Centreville are old and are already at risk with their health. I believe that makes the situation worse because flooding can lead to damage and mold. Mold can cause many issues for residents such as respiratory issues, headaches, fatigue, nausea, dizziness, and exposure to toxic chemicals. One of the residents in the video already had cancer so exposure to mold or lead can worsen his health conditions. The Flood and Forgotten website show and connects to how horrible water contamination can be. There should be some moral and ethical obligations that the government should have to uphold because residents shouldn’t have to constantly endure this issue. In the video, the problem of insurance not covering damages was mentioned. That’s unfair because residents who live in these neighborhoods are either low-income or African Americans living in poverty. Both sources show how unethical the government can be to communities that don’t serve them well.
Source Analysis Two
After looking at and comprising both sources, I favor the article more than the video. I learned many fundamental things from both of the sources. I would have liked it if the video was more interactive. I enjoyed the website more than the video. The article was short and simple. It showed how organizations from around the world also have a part in grassroots organizations. I enjoyed how the article included the three grassroots organizations in the articles and also what they aim for and their purpose. I enjoyed how when she was talking in the video, she took her time explaining everything by breaking all the information down instead of just throwing it all at once. The video helped me learn how to look at the whole problem while trying to help the oppressed. You have to start from the bottom and find the root of this issue or oppression and then work through helping those individuals. You have to aim to fix the issue at every level instead of just focusing on one level or one specific issue. Using a multifaceted approach to help solve the problem. Looking past the surface-level problem so you can understand the systemic issue. Being mindful while also being an advocate and spreading awareness for the oppressed since many can’t help themselves. I learned the important role that grassroots organizations play in the sustainability and function of certain communities.
Source Analysis Three
The video Cahokia: Mississippian Metropolis was an informative source. I was able to learn allot about the history of Cahokia and how it came to be what it is now. I believe the background information offered in the Video will be able to help my group with our research. The video included extensive coverage of the rise of civilization while also giving a great introduction and covering the history of how Cahokia came to be. I believe the information in this video can be cross-referenced with the information we’re finding in our archival research. Also, can be cross-referenced with what we find from other sources about what is now Cahokia Heights. I was able to gain knowledge from everything in the video except from one part which is the idea of the Big Bang Theory. I don’t believe that’s how the world came to be or exactly what happened. I find it interesting how history starts and how all the places we have now developed from little to nothing like Cahokia. Being right near the Mississippi River is one of the reasons I believe the development of St. Louis and Cahokia was so major because both cities are right off of the river. The Mississippi River was used for industrial needs, goods, and travel. Overall, I enjoyed this source. I was able to retain information from it and I hope to later be able to use this knowledge when I’m doing the archival research. Hopefully, I can connect something found in the archives to this video.