Historical Paper #1: The Spanish Inquisition

Write an 1,8002,000 word essays explaining an aspect of the Spanish Inquisition. Arguments should substantively use a broad range of primary source evidence from the Homza (ed.) The Spanish Inquisition, as well as secondary sources (for explaining context and method), especially from your groups bibliography (which Prof. Spohnholz has approved).

Papers will be graded by based on:

Historical Argument: Support for an independent, well-informed historical argument that contributes to a better understanding of the Spanish Inquisition from the perspective of at least one of our classes four central questions. You should give specific historical examples to help others understand the larger patterns in the evidence.

Intellectual honestly and proper citations: You should cite footnotes using Chicago of Manual Style for formatting. You may use evidence collected as part of your group efforts, but the argument should be your own and you should recognize any specific intellectual debts to classmates in your citations. Intellectual dishonestly may result in a failing grade on the paper (and in the class).

Compelling, clear and accurate writing: Papers should be completely understandable and grammatically correct, but also convey and contribute to an appreciation for historical thinking and its purpose in the world.