There have been many atrocities in the course of American history, and many of them have occurred in institutions or at the hands of doctors that were meant to improve the lives and conditions of those who they cared for. Documents and witnesses exist that can attest to the darker side of medicine in our nation, and it is important for students to examine the evidence that exists to gain a better understanding of a past that is not so distant. Primary sources provide a historical document that represents a portrayal of the past that could represent multiple identities, viewpoints, and motives, and can be interpreted in many different ways. This DBQ activity provides students with 18 different sources that represent different topics or issues that have existed in our national history of mental health practices and institutions. For each document there are questions to activate and engage the viewer or reader to analyze the documents to gain better perspective and develop their own opinions. I believe that this activity will promote a deeper understanding on the past presented in these documents and that it will leave the participant with a desire to explore more into the mental health practices and institutions of the 20th century.
To complete the activity, it is necessary to start at the bottom with Document 1 and move up through the questions consecutively. Answer the questions for each document, and list any questions that arise as you complete the activity.
APA citations are in the comment section of each document.
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