History

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History 1302: United States History II Section 61005, Fall 2019

Instructor: Prof. Mark E. Green, MA, MBA E-mail: [email protected]

Short Paper 1

Answer the following question:

Was the “New South” really new?

In other words,

Did a “New South” emerge after the Civil

War? Yes? or No?

• If yes, what changes occurred?

- Economically

- Socially / Racially

- Politically / Legally

• If no, why didn’t it take place? What aspects of

the South remained the same?

- Economically

- Socially / Racially

- Politically / Legally

• What is theme of the song, “Strange Fruit,” that was

made popular by jazz artist Billie Holiday?

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Grading criteria:

• Paper is worth 10 points.

• Should be approximately 2-5 pages in length – not including the cover page.

• No shorter than 2 full pages.

• Based on text (Chapter 17 of The American Journey) and class discussions. *Outside research is strongly suggested.

• All papers must be typed, in 12-point font, double spaced, with one- inch margins on all sides.

• Papers are due at the beginning of class; or, to Prof. Green via Blackboard or his DCCCD email – no later than 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, September 26, 2019.

• For each day a paper is late 2.5 points will be deducted from the final grade.

Paper should:

• Educate and inform the reader: Become the subject matter expert.

• Address the central question(s): And have a clear and coherent

argument.

• Take a stand/position: Use the text and other sources to back

up/support your position.

• Knowledge of subject: Paper uses evidence (i.e. examples, details,

facts) in a way that supports the central argument and demonstrates a

clear understanding of the material.

• Analysis of material: Paper is critical of evidence that is presented.

When using concepts, issues, or examples in various outlets of evidence

paper explains relevance to central thesis.

• Clarity/organization: Paper is clear and well-organized. It is organized

in an efficient style; paper flows in a manner that makes sense to reader.

It does not “jump” from issue-to-issue or time period-to-time period.