Overview
Write one (1) short essay in response to one of the prompts listed on the following
page. • Avoid anecdotal examples, long summaries or excessive quotations. • Cite evidence from the course readings o Citations should clearly state page numbers from the American Yawp, the lecture date as listed on the rubric, or the author of the primary source document. • Refer to at least two (2) primary source documents assigned this semester. • Use only course material: Lectures, Linked Videos, American Yawp, and Assigned Primary Source readings. No Outside Sources! Please use the following guidelines when formatting and completing the assignment: • Heading with Name & Course Information (suggested format provided on Canvas) • Size 11 or 12, Times New Roman or similar Font. Double Space the entire document. • Structure your essay with clearly organized paragraphs. Suggested Outline: • Write a brief, 3-4 sentence introduction including a 1-2 sentence thesis statement § The thesis statement should clearly answer the main question(s) in the prompt. This is the argument that you will support with your essay. § The prompts each contain multiple questions or points to cover so, integrate your responses into your thesis statement. • Write clearly delineated body paragraphs with concise sentences that explain specific historical examples that support your thesis. § Start each paragraph with an argument or claim that reiterates a portion of the thesis. § Provide plenty of specific historical evidence from the class material. • Evidence means specific historical examples of things that happened or things that people said or did in the past to support your argument.