assignment for American history class

Extra Credit Assignment HIST 1103 2018 DUE Wednesday Decemeber 5th

In three to four pages, using your textbook and lecture notes, evaluate important trends and themes in American history. Your assignment is to pick three trends that you notice throughout American history, from the Revolutionary War through 1945, and discuss how they have changed, endured, or even how they disappeared after a lengthy time.

For full credit (up to the maximum of 40 points), students must demonstrate how these trends persist(ed) in American society, and give solid examples to back them up. These trends could be things like racism, economic opportunity, etc. Examine how they have changed, and how these trends can be seen in numerous specific points in American History.

The paper will need to be in 12 point Times New Roman font, double spaced, with 1 inch margins. It will need to include footnotes, and include numerous citations and examples to receive full credit.

Please note that this is an extra credit assignment – it need NOT be done, but even a few points can help. However, be advised – under NO circumstances (barring medical emergency) will this assignment be accepted via email or late.

It is due by Wednesday, December 5th on Dropbox by midnight. To repeat, NO LATE SUBMISSIONS will be accepted without a good excuse.

Proper grammar will be required, and will factor in to the overall score. Please adhere to the standards of academic writing as posted by the instructor.

As the assignment is extra credit there will not necessarily be a set rubric – however the amount of effort and polish put into the assignment will directly affect the overall grade. Two pages will get you some points, three pages+ will get you more.