Directions
Over the next few weeks you will be assigned the following questions. You will need to read, research and
respond to each of these questions. It will be essential that you are thorough with your work and that you
understand the issue and take a position. You will also need to be prepared to defend your work.
One question per week is to be turned in online.
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A list of all resources used for your research (minimum three along with text book)
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All notes you used while researching your responses
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An outline of your response
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A rough draft of your response
A final draft submitted online. This will be due by the Sunday after the exam.
Question 1
Compare and contrast the Industrial Revolution of the 1800’s with the Technology Revolution of late 1900’s and 2000’s. What are the similarities and what are the differences in
terms of impact on the American and International society?
Question 2
What were the new technologies that impacted American society in the mid-1800’s? How
did these new technologies improve the standard of living in America? In particular, how did
the Cotton Gin impact the industries in the North and the South?
Question 3
How has the institution of slavery divided our country over the years? How did Missouri’s application for Statehood in 1817 impact the country? What impact has the slavery issue had
on our modern day Civil Rights movement? How can the development of Civil Rights be witnessed in the amendments of the US Constitution?
Question 4
How did the abolitionist movement use the Declaration of Independence as justification for
their actions? Why did the North want to eliminate slavery and the South did not? How do
you think the abolitionists movement impacts our society today? Is there such a thing as a
modern day abolitionists? Explain.
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Question 1. Compare and contrast the Industrial Revolution of the 1800’s with the Technology Revolution of late 1900’s and 2000’s. What are the similarities and what are the differences in terms of impact on the American and International society?
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Breakdown of Question (What is the question asking?)
Underline the key words. What does the question ask you to do?
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Notes: From your research you should take notes that will help you to develop and support
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Interpreting the Question
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Outline your response: This is just a brief outline format. Use additional space if necessary.
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III Conclusion
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Introduction: This will be a rough draft where you will develop the Introduction to your
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NAME _____________________________________ Chapter ________________
Question 2. What were the new technologies that impacted American society in
the mid-1800’s? How did these new technologies improve the standard of living
in America? In particular, how did the Cotton Gin impact the industries in the
North and the South?
Resources:
Resource 1 ____________________________ Year Resource Published _____________
Author of Resource 1 ______________________________ Amount of pages __________
Resource 2 ____________________________ Year Resource Published _____________
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Resource 3 ____________________________ Year Resource Published _____________
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Breakdown of Question (What is the question asking?)
Underline the key words. What does the question ask you to do?
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Notes: From your research you should take notes that will help you to develop and support
your argument. You will probably need more space than what is provided below.
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Outline your response: This is just a brief outline format. Use additional space if necessary.
I Introduction
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II Your argument
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III Conclusion
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NAME _____________________________________ Chapter ________________
Question 3. How has the institution of slavery divided our country over the years?
How did Missouri’s application for Statehood in 1817 impact the country? What
impact has the slavery issue had on our modern day Civil Rights movement? How
can the development of Civil Rights be witnessed in the amendments of the US
Constitution?
Resources:
Resource 1 ____________________________ Year Resource Published _____________
Author of Resource 1 ______________________________ Amount of pages __________
Resource 2 ____________________________ Year Resource Published _____________
Author of Resource 1 ______________________________ Amount of pages __________
Resource 3 ____________________________ Year Resource Published _____________
Author of Resource 1 ______________________________ Amount of pages __________
Breakdown of Question (What is the question asking?)
Underline the key words. What does the question ask you to do?
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Notes: From your research you should take notes that will help you to develop and support
your argument. You will probably need more space than what is provided below.
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How would you initially answer this question without any research?
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Outline your response: This is just a brief outline format. Use additional space if necessary.
I Introduction
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II Your argument
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III Conclusion
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NAME _____________________________________ Chapter ________________
Question 4. How did the abolitionist movement use the Declaration of Independ-
ence as justification for their actions? Why did the North want to eliminate slavery and the South did not? How do you think the abolitionists movement impacts our society today? Is there such a thing as a modern day abolitionists?
Explain.
Resources:
Resource 1 ____________________________ Year Resource Published _____________
Author of Resource 1 ______________________________ Amount of pages __________
Resource 2 ____________________________ Year Resource Published _____________
Author of Resource 1 ______________________________ Amount of pages __________
Resource 3 ____________________________ Year Resource Published _____________
Author of Resource 1 ______________________________ Amount of pages __________
Breakdown of Question (What is the question asking?)
Underline the key words. What does the question ask you to do?
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Notes: From your research you should take notes that will help you to develop and support
your argument. You will probably need more space than what is provided below.
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How would you initially answer this question without any research?
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Outline your response: This is just a brief outline format. Use additional space if necessary.
I Introduction
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II Your argument
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III Conclusion
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response of the question
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Grading Rubric for Research Group
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All assigned work is thorough and complete. Your response demonstrates a well
thought out argument with supporting information. Your writing style is clear and
concise and is understandable.
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All assigned work is complete. Your response demonstrates an attempt to present
an argument but does not appear to be original. Your writing style makes an attempt to be clear but gets caught up with long confusing sentences.
6
Certain aspects of your assignment is missing. Your response is confusing and
does not address all aspects of the question. Your writing style is confusing and it
is obvious you have not proof read your response.
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2
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Certain aspects of your assignment is missing.. Your response is short and does
not answer the question. Your writing style is hurried and unreadable.
Very few aspects of your assignment are turned in. Your argument is very brief.
Your response is wrong.
Nothing is turned in.
A rubric is a scoring guide that seeks to evaluate a student performance and work based on certain
criteria. A rubric therefore is an assessment tool used to measure the student’s work. It is a working
guide that allows students to understand the criteria on which their work and or performance will be