Van Valkenburg is using the same prompt for History 101 in Fall 2024. I asked for question #1 if they had to address all of the possible effects of the constitution and she said they could focus on one or two.
History 101 Research Paper, Due October 8th for one class (They do slide presentations before the paper is due)
Write a research paper on one of the following topics. The paper must be 4-5 pages.
Time New Roman, Font 12. All sources must be cited. Two Primary and two secondary sources must be included. MLA style or Chicago text style
Please choose from the following writing prompts:
1.How did the American Constitution affect the American Culture, Nationalism, Laws, Women, Men, Blacks, Minorities?
2.What were the significance of the founding fathers? (John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Alexander Hamilton, John Jay, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, and George Washington)
3.How did the plantation affect the life of slaves? Explain using economy, women, culture, politics.
4.How did the Civil War affect the North? Economy, Politics, Women, Blacks, and Technology.
5.How did the Civil War affect the South? Economy, Politics, Women, Blacks, and Technology.
6. Relate the issue of "States Rights" and the issues of today facing the Constitution and its interpretation?
No late work will be accepted. Research Paper Rubric revised.pdf
Eva has a different spin on her mid-term paper this semester, which is due Sunday, 10/13. They have to turn in a final paper and video presentation.
Here are the instructions and booklist for the HIST 101 book review project.