HIST405N The American System
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Masters |
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APA |
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Description/Paper Instructions
HIST405N The American System, Transportation, and Communication Case Study
Description
Case Study
Assignment
Required Resources
Read/review the following resources for this activity:
TEXTBOOK: CHAPTER 9, 10 (SECTION 10.4), 11 (SECTION 11.5), 13
Lesson
1 primary source that corresponds with your selected topic (noted in the topic instructions)
- Minimum of 2 scholarly sources (in addition to the textbook)
- Optional Resources to Explore
Feel free to review the library guide for scholarly sources and videos at the following link:
- History Library Guide
- Introduction
The purposes of each case study assignment include the following:
To hone your abilities to research using scholarly sources
To advance critical thinking and writing skills
To compile a response to the prompts provided
- To explore a historical topic and make connections to change over time
Instructions
PICK ONE (1) OF THE FOLLOWING TOPICS. THEN, ADDRESS THE CORRESPONDING QUESTIONS/PROMPTS FOR YOUR SELECTED TOPIC. USE AT LEAST ONE (1) DOCUMENTED EXAMPLE OF THE CORRESPONDING PRIMARY SOURCE IN YOUR WRITING.
Option 1: The American System, Transportation, and Communication
Read the following primary source:
In Defense of the American System, 1832
- Then, address the following:
- Describe the idea of Henry Clay’s “American System.”
- Based on Clay’s economic vision of America, analyze how the American System would build the American market and economy?
- Analyze the role of mechanization and communication in the American System.
OPTION 2: THE INDIAN REMOVAL ACT OF 1830
READ THE FOLLOWING PRIMARY SOURCE:
Transcript of President Andrew Jackson’s Message to Congress ‘On Indian Removal’ (1830)
Then, address the following:
Evaluate the rationale that President Jackson used in the removal of the Native Americans from east of the Mississippi River. Did the removal have the intended impact?
Identify the responsibilities given to the President under the Indian Removal Act of 1830.
Compare Jackson’s actions toward Native Americans in the context of his First Inaugural Address with the path of events during the Trail of Tears.
Determine if the removal of the Native Americans from east of the Mississippi River violate the principles found in the Declaration of Independence?
- Option 3: The Abolitionist Movement
Read the following primary source:
Declaration of Sentiments of American Anti-Slavery Society (1833) (Click on arrows to view all images of the document. Click on plus and minus signs to enlarge or reduce size of images.)
Then, address the following:
Assess if abolitionists were responsible reformers or irresponsible agitators?
- Explain how abolitionists upheld the Declaration of Independence as the foundation of antislavery and abolitionist thought.
- Assess the effect of the Gag Rule on the Abolitionist Movement.
- Analyze how the women’s rights movement would gain momentum from the antislavery movement.
HIST405N The American System
RUBRIC
QUALITY OF RESPONSE |
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POOR / UNSATISFACTORY |
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EXCELLENT |
Content (worth a maximum of 50% of the total points) |
Zero points: The student failed to submit the final paper. |
20 points out of 50: The essay illustrates poor understanding of the relevant material by failing to address or incorrectly address the relevant content; failing to identify or inaccurately explain key concepts or ideas; ignoring or incorrectly explaining key points or claims and the reasoning behind them; and/or incorrectly or inappropriately using terminology; and elements of the response are lacking. |
30 points out of 50: The essay illustrates a rudimentary understanding of the relevant material by mentioning but not fully explaining the relevant content; identifying some of the key concepts or ideas, though failing to fully or accurately explain many of them; using terminology, though sometimes inaccurately or inappropriately; and/or incorporating some key claims or points, but failing to explain the reasoning behind them or doing so inaccurately. Elements of the required response may also be lacking. |
40 points out of 50: The essay illustrates a solid understanding of the relevant material by correctly addressing most of the relevant content, identifying and explaining most of the key concepts and ideas, using correct terminology, explaining the reasoning behind most of the key points/claims; and/or where necessary or useful, substantiating some points with accurate examples. The answer is complete. |
50 points: The essay illustrates an exemplary understanding of the relevant material by thoroughly and correctly addressing the relevant content, identifying and explaining all of the key concepts and ideas, using correct terminology, explaining the reasoning behind key points and claims, and substantiating, as necessary or useful, points with several accurate and illuminating examples. No aspects of the required answer are missing. |
Use of sources (worth a maximum of 20% of the total points) |
Zero points: The student failed to include citations and/or references. Or the student failed to submit a final paper. |
5 out of 20 points: Sources are seldom cited to support statements, and/or the format of the citations is not recognized as APA 6th Edition format. There are major errors in the formation of the references and citations. And/or there is a major reliance on highly questionable The student fails to provide an adequate synthesis of the research collected for the paper. |
10 out of 20 points: References to scholarly sources are occasionally given; many statements seem unsubstantiated. There are frequent errors in the APA 6th Edition format, leaving the reader confused about the source of the information. There are significant errors in the formation of the references and citations. And/or there is a significant use of highly questionable sources. |
15 out of 20 points: Credible scholarly sources are used effectively to support claims and are, for the most part, clear and fairly represented. APA 6th Edition is used with only a few minor errors. There are minor errors in references and/or citations. And/or there is some use of questionable sources. |
20 points: Credible scholarly sources are used to provide compelling evidence to support claims and are clearly and fairly represented. The APA 6th Edition format is used accurately and consistently. The student uses references above the maximum required in the development of the assignment. |
Grammar (worth maximum of 20% of total points) |
Zero points: The student failed to submit the final paper. |
5 points out of 20: The paper does not communicate ideas or points clearly due to inappropriate use of terminology and vague language; thoughts and sentences are disjointed or incomprehensible; organization lacking; and/or there are numerous grammatical, spelling, and punctuation errors |
10 points out 20: The paper is often unclear and difficult to follow due to some inappropriate terminology and/or vague language; ideas may be fragmented, wandering, and/or repetitive; poor organization; and/or some grammatical, spelling, and punctuation errors |
15 points out of 20: The paper is mostly clear as a result of appropriate use of terminology and minimal vagueness; no tangents and no repetition; fairly good organization; almost perfect grammar, spelling, punctuation, and word usage. |
20 points: The paper is clear, concise, and a pleasure to read as a result of appropriate and precise use of terminology; total coherence of thoughts and presentation; and logical organization; and the essay is error-free. |
Structure of the Paper (worth 10% of total points) |
Zero points: The student failed to submit the final paper. |
3 points out of 10: The student needs to develop better formatting skills. The paper omits significant structural elements required for and APA 6th edition paper. Formatting of the paper has major flaws. The paper does not conform to APA 6th edition requirements whatsoever. |
5 points out of 10: The appearance of the final paper demonstrates the student’s limited ability to format the paper. There are significant errors in formatting and/or the total omission of major components of an APA 6th edition paper. They can include the omission of the cover page, abstract, and page numbers. Additionally the page has major formatting issues with spacing or paragraph formation. The font size might not conform to size requirements. The student also significantly writes too much or too little paper |
7 points out of 10: Research paper presents an above-average use of formatting skills. The paper has slight errors within the paper. This can include small errors or omissions with the cover page, abstract, page number, and headers. There could be also slight formatting issues with the document spacing or the font Additionally the paper might slightly exceed or undershoot the specific number of required written pages for the assignment. |
10 points: Student provides a high-caliber, formatted paper. This includes an APA 6th edition cover page, abstract, page number, headers and is double spaced in 12’ Times Roman Font. Additionally, the paper conforms to the specific number of required written pages and neither goes over or under the specified length of the paper. |
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