Discussed the development of the British colonial system in the Americas through the early years of the United States republic. One topic we discussed was the use of control, whether it was control exerted over the physical land, indentured servants, or slaves. In your paper explain how the British and, later, U.S. governments exerted control over the land they claimed power over. Why was control important to these governments? What were their methods of control? Who were they trying to control? In addition to this, explain what lingering effects these aspects of control have on modern U.S. society.
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Discussed the development of the British colonial system in the Americas through the early years of the United States republic. One topic we discussed was the use of control, whether it was control exerted over the physical land, indentured servants, or slaves. In your paper explain how the British and, later, U.S. governments exerted control over the land they claimed power over. Why was control important to these governments? What were their methods of control? Who were they trying to control? In addition to this, explain what lingering effects these aspects of control have on modern U.S. society.
Additional Questions to Consider
What is the historical context in which this event occurred or gave rise to this concept/person?
What are the positive and negative long term ramifications of this event/concept/person?
Who/what benefitted the most from this event/concept/person? Why?
How does this event/concept/person influence our modern life? Explain
What other events/concepts/people can you think of that have a similar impact?
Rubric
Each essay will be worth 40 points. You will be graded on the following:
Length: 3-5 pages [4 points]
Formatting: Cover page and works cited page (these two pages do not count to your total page count). 1″ margins, 12pt. font, double-spaced. [4 points]
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Spelling and Grammar: Paper has been proofread for spelling and grammar. [4 points]
Citations: Use of at least five citations from the assigned reading. [4 points]
You do not need to use outside sources. (Any outside sources will not count to your total citations.)
Citation Use: Proper use of citations to explain the student’s analysis. Correct use of MLA or Chicago Style. [2 points]
Clarity: Paper is presented in clear and understandable manner. [6 points]
Argument: Student has a clear understanding of the article’s main argument. [7 points]
Analysis: Analysis, interpretation, and opinion is presented clearly and backed with citations from the article. [7 points]
Connections: Connections made to the modern experience in the United States. [2 points]
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