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Benedict Roemer

Using My Sources

You might expect that primary sources take precedence over all other sources when writing an historical paper because they give you a …

Why should you care?

The question “why should anyone care about my research?” is perfectly fair. It’s not like I’ve learned or uncovered anything groundbreaking that …

Finding My Research Question

It would be perfectly logical to assume that one should start with a clear question and then proceed by researching that question. …

Fourierism and Brook Farm Post 1

The inhabitants of Brook Farm were a very special group of intellectuals and artists. Many Utopian communities included a sophisticated intellectual and …

Discussion Questions for March 14

Why were the different community cooperatives such as local clubs, and mutual insurance groups more successful than the phalanxes?  What was the …