US history

· 1)  On page 2 of this document, you will find the Midterm Exam Assignment. Your response to the question must be typed—twelve-point font, double-spaced, one-inch margins. In writing your answer, please do not exceed five pages. 


· 2)  In your response, use only your assigned text(s), the instructor’s handouts, videos, or class notes taken from discussions. Do not use additional library or internet sources. 


· 3)  Your generalizations must be supported by direct citations from the text, class notes, or instructor’s handouts. 


· 4) Citations should be made in MLA format. Click on HELPFUL LINKS: MLA button

On eCampus if you need additional help.

Note: You must cite parenthetically throughout your narrative. Please follow this format. There should be many citations throughout your response taken from the sources noted above because assumptions and interpretations must be bolstered by citations. The strength of your response is dependent largely upon your citation of the assigned sources.

· 5)  To earn your full points, please included in-text citations AND a Works Cited Page. 


· 6)  You must write your own, unique, independent answer to this question. Please try to write using your SCHOLARLY VOICE (3rd person Point of View: He, She, It, They). 


· 7)  Please use proper grammar and spelling, and try NOT to use 1st person POV: “I, Me, You, Your, Us, We.” Or 2nd person POV: “You, Your.” Also, please try not to use rhetorical questions or questions of any kind, but write a coherent, persuasive essay. 


· 8)  Please look at the sample Rubric handout (under Mid-term exam button) to see how your Mid-term exam will be graded. 


· 9)  All papers will be checked for plagiarism! Make sure you properly site your sources in your essay (in-text citations) when quoting or paraphrasing source materials. Students caught cheating will face failure of the course and will be reported to the Dean. (and it will affect your academic record). 


10) Date Due: See eCampus Instructions. NO LATE WORK ACCEPTED!!

MIDTERM QUESTION:

Directions: Answer the following essay listed below. Please write a multi- paragraphed essay and include specific evidence of from Unit 01 and 02 assignments, readings, videos, etc. Please use MLA in-text citations within your essay and a Words Cited page.

Please watch this TedTalk called:

"Hamilton vs. Madison and the birth of American partisanship"

Link to video:

https://www.ted.com/talks/noah_feldman_hamilton_vs_madison_and_the_birth _of_american_partisanship


(Approx. 14:16 mins)

Based on what you have learned so far in Unit 01 and 02, how do Hamilton and Madison reflect the ideals of the United States constitution? Compare and contrast Hamilton and Madison. How are their ideas different? How are they the same? Do they remind you of other individuals we have studied so far in US History?

Provide at least three clear examples from Unit 01 and 02. This can include other people and events we have studied so far in this course.

*Note: Include your Works Cited page on the same document as your essay. Provide at least 3 specific examples (from Unit 01 and 02) to support your argument. (The Howard Zinn Textbook counts as one source).

*Note: try to write this in 3rd person Point of View (Scholarly tone): He, She, It, They. This essay is different than writing a discussion board. You are writing a research essay exam. Please do not reflect on your own person experiences, but instead provide examples learned in this History course.

“HISTORY IS FICTION, EXCEPT FOR THE PARTS THAT I LIKE, WHICH ARE, OF COURSE, TRUE.” ~ JIM CORDER

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