Overview
Instructions
For this assignment, instead of writing a paper, you will create a PowerPoint or a Prezi. In this assignment, you will become a Modern Day Revolutionary for a country of your choice. You would have already chosen a Modern Day Country by accessing the CIA World FACTBOOK. The link for the CIA World Factbook is
https://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/countries/
One country per person.
Please read the directions carefully.
DIRECTIONS FOR THE ASSIGNMENT The Declaration of Independence is one of the most powerful documents in American history. It is a list of grievances levied against the King of England, and the colonists believed he had abused his power. Staying true to the ideology that came out of the Enlightenment period, Thomas Jefferson and his cohorts created this list and then declared their independence.
You are going to create something similar to the Declaration of Independence using the country you chose in Weeks 1 and 2.
Please make sure you read through the Declaration of Independence. While it is one of our most revered documents, it will be a guide for you on this assignment. A link and document are provided for you.
Directions.
You are to research problems in the country you chose. You are tasked with writing a Declaration of Independence listing those problems. However, this assignment goes one step further. You will offer solutions to those problems.
Read as many articles as you can. These articles will give you insight on what is going on in the country you chose. Make sure you get articles from reliable sources. Using the APUS library will ensure the reliability of the articles.
All information has to be factual and current. The assignment will be done in a PowerPoint presentation or a Prezi.
MAIN (General) REQUIREMENTS
The minimum number of sources and citations for your presentation is three (3) sources. Any material that is not common knowledge has to be cited or any information that is taken directly from the site has to be cited and in quotations marks.
The presentation needs to be 600 to 900 words long.
You need visuals in your presentation. One third (1/3) of your presentation is to include visuals. Do not use background visuals. They make it hard to read the text. The PowerPoint and Prezi must include a cover slide with your name, course number and title (HIST112 – World Civilization Since 1650) and date. You are to have a separate slide for your references.
The rest of the directions are below.
This is what you should follow for your presentation,.
Slide 1 is the title of your Declaration, the class name, your name, my name and the date.
Slide 2 is an introduction of your Declaration explaining to me which country you chose and why.
Slide 3 Present your opening passages. This is equivalent to the first paragraph in the Declaration. The only passage you are allowed to use from the Declaration of Independence word for word is "When in course of human events". The rest is in your own words.
Slides 4, 5, 6 and 7 (or more) Present a minimum of 9 grievances and the solutions to those grievances, with1-2 grievances on each slide.
When you discuss modern-day governments, consider the executive, legislative, and judicial branches.
Slide 8 is your closing paragraph.
DO NOT FORGET VISUALS.
Slide 9 is your Bibliography Slide formatted correctly – Minimum of 3 Sources.
For this assignment, History majors should use in-source citations for your presentations. Using footnotes is complicated.
If you have any questions, please send me an e-mail.
Your project is due on Sunday of Week 7.
Please view the examples attached as your guidance.
PowerPoint Example
Syria PP
Prezi Example