The goal of the paper is for each student to trace one theme
in American history from the Colonial period through the Civil War, and
synthesize this information into a 5-page paper. The paper should not just review a series of
unrelated facts, but show the connections between them and weave them into an
analytical and/or narrative essay.
Each student will choose one theme from the five options
below. Some areas that students might
include in their paper are suggested in parenthesis. These lists are not exhaustive, but are meant
as a starting point for students.
1.
Democracy (Colonial, Revolution, Constitution,
Age of Jackson, Reconstruction)
2.
Economy (Colonial, National Bank Question,
Market Revolution, Beginnings of
Industrialization)
3.
Race/Ethnicity (racial conflict, immigration,
slavery)
4.
Territorial Expansion (French & Indian War,
Louisiana Purchase, War of 1812, Adams-Onis, Manifest Destiny in Mexico and
Oregon)
5.
Foreign Policy (Revolution, Sovereignty Issues that Lead to War of 1812,
Conflicts with Spain and Mexico, Monroe Doctrine)
The paper is due through turnitin.com on February 13th.
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