Intro | Scurvy | Army Food | Ag Debate | Activity I | Activity II
Historians use a technique for measuring the significance of a single topic that appears in a document such as Private Sanford’s diary. Use this chart to analyze the importance of food to a private soldier stationed at a remote Army post. You may find more topics to list than those suggested. Make a mark in the chart any time one of these topics is mentioned. Which topics get the most attention? How important is food or meals to Private Sanford?
TOPIC |
FREQUENCY OF MENTION |
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Food |
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Duty |
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Friends |
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Money |
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Mail |
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