H101 AMERICA HISTORY

                                                   AMERICA HISTORY CHAPTER 1 - 8

THE LINK TO THE ASSIGNMENT (https://openstax.org/books/us-history/pages/1-1-the-americas)

Submit the exam in one file only!!!Pull-out what you deem the most important historical event/development discussed in chapters 1 through 8; just one event/development for each chapter]. Take each of these eight events/developments and compare and contrast them to one event/development occurring during your life-time. The life-time event can be based on any criteria you wish [an event you liked, disliked, that impacted you or your race or state, that you despised or admired, that inspired you...).In all, you will be working with 16 events/developments. You will compare and contrast 8 events/developments from the chapters and 8 lifetime events/developments. Hence, while you will be comparing 16 events in all, you will only have to provide 8 comparative analyses [the act of comparing and contrasting two concepts] since your analyses will be in pairs. As an example, for one of your eight comparative analyses, you may wish to compare and contrast the Punic Wars and the Gulf War. Your comparative analysis would need to include what these two events have in common (at least two or three things) and where they differ (one or two things). In each of the eight analyses, you must demonstrate knowledge and understanding of both the chapter event and the life-time event. The life-time event can be based on memory or your understanding [though you can feel free to refresh your knowledge of the life-time event]; however, the chapter event should be as historically accurate as possible. The life-time event can range from a major political event to an insignificant social or cultural event. Please feel free to be creative [such as comparing and contrasting a sports event during your life-time and a cultural event in colonial times] or to be as formal as you wish. Your essay must include: An introduction telegraphing where you are headed in the essay.1.   Developed paragraphs that are easy to follow and to understand.2.   A brief discussion of the chapter events’ and the life-time events’ similarities and the differences in each of your comparative analyses.3.   A brief note as to why you selected each of the events.4.   A concluding paragraph for the essay. Your essay should demonstrate an understanding of the English language and your ability to navigate through the language. In other words, put your English skills to work. Make your essay, easy to read, informative and interesting. You have two days to work your magic so don’t feel rushed!!! I have selected this format to both challenge you and to allow your creative juices to flow in a course that many students find boring and stale.

Also No sub-titles, headings, boldings, numberings [this includes alphabets], bullets or other accessories will be accepted. Please prepare a formal essay that lets your writing do your talking!! No QUOTING!!  Each and every sentence must be your own!!AS A GENERAL RULE:  The bulk of this essay should focus on the chapter event rather than the life-time event!!!!  Demonstrate your knowledge and understanding of the chapter event!!!Short Answer 30 pts.  [Do only One]1. Discuss the three historical figures discussed in chapters 1-8 that impressed you most and  three historical figures in these same chapters that repulsed you most (or to put it any way; impressed you least!!!] Be sure to explain why these [6] people impressed or repulsed you. In this exercise, you must use an introductory paragraph, developed paragraphs about each figure and a concluding paragraph. In other words, this must be a formal Short Answer. 2.  Discuss and assess the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade and its major features and components.    3.  Discuss major features of Original culture, highlighting those features you find unique and special.4.  Discuss sexism in colonial American culture.  What do you feel explained it.5.  Discuss important events leading to the American Revolution.6.  Discuss three important cultural developments discussed in the readings, noting their strengths and weaknesses. Be sure to use common sense!! While neither assignment has a page limit, it would not be sensible for your Short Answer which is worth only 30 points to be longer than or even the same length as your Major Essay which is worth 70 points. Please submit exam in one file only!!!

EIGHT (8) PAGES AND NO PLAGIARISM AND WORKS CITED.