Select and respond to one (1) of the two (4) prompts below. You will write one (1) essay. Have your historical source rubrics, my comments in the discussions, and the chapters of Building an American Republic with you as you create your answers. I recommend you list the examples in an outline of some kind you want to use before you write your essays.
Each quote should be followed by a reference. Use the format we have used in our discussions and that I demonstrate in the prompts. Ex: (Author, Title, Location)
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Each Essay Should Include…
five (5) paragraphs with at least five (5) sentences each.
at least three (3) quotes from our main text Building the American Republic with references in parentheses.
https://www.bibliopen.org/p/bopen/9780226300658
at least three (3) quotes from primary historical sources in Voices of Freedom with references in parentheses.
“The revolutionary generation’s emphasis on liberty raised questions about the future of slavery in the new republic. Slaves appreciated that by defining freedom as a universal right, the revolutionist had devised a weapon that could be used against their own bondage.”(Foner, Voices of Freedom, Petition of slaves to the massachusetts Legislature)
“The passage of the Fugitive Slave Act in 1850 tested in the most direct way the relationship between law and liberty. Numerous northerners that they would not obey the new measure, which abrogated the local laws that sought to prevent the kidnapping of free black people.”(Foner, Voices of Freedom, Resistance to the Fugitive Slave Act)
“In thirty years before the outbreak of the Civil War, proslavery thought came to dominate southern public life. Racism formed one pillar of the proslavery ideology”(Foner,Voices of Freedom, George Fitzhugh The Pro Slavery Argument).
at least one (1) quote from one of my presentations, from either the slide or the captions, in our course canvas with a reference in parenthesis.
“The abolishment movement was centered on those parts of the US where slavery had first ended, and which were least connected to the southern economy.”(Presentation/Northern Culture Reform, 1815-1860)
Watson describes a distinct and separate “northern culture of reform” and a “world of the South” in the US in the decades before the Civil War (Watson, Building the American Republic, chapters 9 & 10). Why did these regional societies exist? Were they completely different? Did they have anything in common? How were they connected? What was their most important difference?
Category: US History
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“The Contrasting Societies of the North and South: Examining the Regional Differences and Connections in Antebellum America”
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“Revisiting American History Through Film: A Review of [Film Title]”
During the semester, we will cover a variety of people, places, themes, and events related to American History. For extra credit, write a movie review of a historical film focused on the period our class covers (1400-1877). After watching the film, you will write a review regarding things like its entertainment value, production, historical accuracy, etc.
Follow the format suggested by Duke University’s Writing Studio: https://twp.duke.edu/sites/twp.duke.edu/files/file-attachments/film-review-1.original.pdfLinks to an external site.
Reviews must be between 800-1,000 words, double-spaced, 12-point Arial font. Include MLA parenthetical citations when referencing the film. A maximum of 10 points is possible.
Students who plagiarize or use artificial intelligence will not receive credit. They will go through the student misconduct procedures.
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Students may record a video review…like Roger Ebert. Look at fair use rules to make sure you’re not breaking any copyright laws. The video must be 5-8 minutes long. Check out https://www.quora.com/How-do-I-make-a-movie-review-videoLinks to an external site. for formatting tips. -
“Keeping it Simple: A Guide to Writing Concise Assignments”
No term paper just keep it simple please !!!!!!!! Please do not write a lot just keep it simple as possible and go to the next question.
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Title: The Impact of Social Media on Society: A Critical Analysis
Length- 3 pages
Citations- after quotes and at the end of paragraphs
Sources- at least 4 no more than 6, with appropriate web addresses
Primary Source- must be clearly discussed and quoted
Works cited- all sources are on the works cited and in the -
Title: “The 1965 Selma March: A Turning Point in the Civil Rights Movement”
write a research paper about the 1965 selma march and include 2 primary sources and 5 secondary sources that are cited correctly