Native Americans in North America Before 1750

Prompt for Units 1 and 2
Write a total of 1,000 words that answer these two questions:
1. Write a 500-word essay identifying what you consider the three most important events in the history of Native Americans in North America before 1750 and defending each of your choices by discussing its overall historical impact.
2. Write a 500-word essay identifying what you consider the three most important historical developments before 1492 that enabled and encouraged Europeans to begin expanding into the western hemisphere and defending each of your choices by discussing its overall historical impact.
Be sure to read the prompt carefully before you begin writing and answer all components of each essay question.
Your essays should demonstrate what you have learned from this week’s course materialsthe assigned PowerPoint slides and lectures and the relevant chapters in the textbook, Give Me Liberty.
Consider the grading rubric (below) as you marshal your evidence, organize your thoughts, make your argument, and write your essays.
Please be sure to follow these stylistic guidelines for your essays:
Write a total of 1,000 words answering the two essay questions
Submit both of your essays in a single Word file (.doc or .docx)
Double-space and left-justify the text
Use 12-point Times New Roman typeface
Set 1-inch margins all around (left and right, top and bottom)
Please do not add headers or footers of any kind
Upload your essay in a Word file (.doc or .docx) in Modules or Assignments.
HIST 110 Weekly Essay
Criteria Ratings Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome
Evidence
Essays provide a sufficient amount and breadth of evidence drawn from the PowerPoint slides and lectures and relevant chapters in “Give Me Liberty”
40 pts
Full Marks
0 pts
No Marks
40 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome
Argument
Essays answer both questions succinctly and effectively by analyzing appropriate evidence to present a thoughtful and persuasive argument
40 pts
Full Marks
0 pts
No Marks
40 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome
Presentation Style
Essays have undergone thorough proofreading and revision and exhibit a proficient use of grammar, punctuation, and spelling
20 pts
Full Marks
0 pts
No Marks
20 pts
Total Points: 100
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