HISTORICAL CONTEXTWho created the source? What do you know about the author? Where and when was the sourceproduced? What do you know about the time period in which the document was produced?How might this information affect the meaning of the source? Why is the source important? Towhat broad historical theme(s) does the source relate?

PURPOSEWhy was this source produced at the time it was produced? How might this information affectthe meaning of the source?

INTENDED AUDIENCEFor whom was the source created and how might this affect the reliability of the source?

POINT OF VIEWWhat is the author’s point of view? What point is the source trying to convey?Analyze the author’s gender, social background, economic status, political persuasion, ethnicity,nationality, religion, and race. How does the author’s point of view affect his reliability?

HIPP Analysis Instructions:

They used to tell me I was building a dream. And so I followed the mob When there was earth to plow Or guns to bear I was always there Right on the job. They used to tell me I was building a dream With peace and glory ahead. Why should I be standing in line Just waiting for bread? Once I built a railroad I made it run Made it race against time. Once I built a railroad Now it's done. Brother, can you spare a dime?

Once I built a tower up to the sun Brick and rivet and lime Once I built a tower, Now it's done. Brother, can you spare a dime? Once in khaki suits Gee we looked swell Full of that yankee doodle dee dum. Half a million boots went sloggin‘ through hell And I was the kid with the drum! Say don't you remember?

They called me Al. It was Al all the time. Why don't you remember? I'm your pal. Buddy, can you spare a dime?

Repeat last verse

HIPP #1: Brother Can You Spare A Dime