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Required Resources Read/review the following resources for this activity:
• Textbook: Chapter 18, 21, 23 • Lesson • Minimum of 3 scholarly sources (in addition to the textbook). The sources
associated with each topic selection below can be used as part of the 3 scholarly sources.
Optional Resources to Explore Feel free to review the library guide for scholarly sources and videos at the following link:
• Link (website): History Library Guide (Links to an external site.)
Introduction The purposes of each case study assignment include the following:
• To hone your abilities to research using scholarly sources • To advance critical thinking and writing skills • To compile a response to the prompts provided • To explore a historical topic and make connections to change over time
Instructions Pick one (1) of the following topics. Then, address the corresponding questions/prompts for your selected topic. Use at least one (1) documented example of the corresponding primary source in your writing.
Option 1: Big Business (Monopolies) and Exploitation of Workers View the following resource:
• Link (video): The Progressive Era (Links to an external site.) (27:30)
Browse and read one (1) of the following:
• Link (article): Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire (Links to an external site.) • Link (library article): The Pullman Strike (Links to an external site.)
Then, address the following:
• Explain if big business leaders were "captains of industry," "shrewd businessmen," or "robber barons."
• Based on one of the resources noted for this option, assess American working conditions and exploitation of workers in the Age of Industry.
• Analyze the role that government played in reforming American working conditions.
• Explain the benefits of the Federal Government regulations of monopolies. • Analyze which progressive presidents attained economic justice and reform for
workers.
Option 2: Who is A Progressive? Review the following site:
• Link (website): Presidential Election of 1912: A Resource Guide (Links to an
external site.)
Then, address the following:
• According to Roosevelt, what are the characteristics of a progressive?
• Explain and give examples of the characteristics of "anti-progressives." • Trace what types of activities "anti-progressives" engaged in? • Analyze the goals of progressivism. • Explain what areas of society progressives addressed? • Analyze the progressive achievements Roosevelt highlights in his speech?
Option 3: World War I Review the following resources:
• Link (video): A War to End All Wars: Part 2 (Links to an external site.) (6:56) • Link (library article): The Treaty of Versailles and the Rise of Nazism (Links to an
external site.)
Then, address the following:
• Trace the origins of World War I, and assess if the world war was inevitable in 1914?
• Explain if it was possible for the United States to maintain neutrality in World War I. If yes, explain how. If no, explain why not.
• Analyze if the United States should have entered World War I to make the world safe for democracy.
• Analyze if the Treaty of Versailles was a fair and effective settlement for lasting world peace.
• Explain if the United States Senate should have approved of the Treaty of Versailles.
Writing Requirements (APA format)
• Length: 3-4 pages (not including title page or references page) • 1-inch margins • Double spaced
• 12-point Times New Roman font • Title page • References page • In-text citations that correspond with your end references
Grading This activity will be graded based on W5 Case Study Grading Rubric.
Course Outcomes (CO): 4, 5, 6
Due Date: By 11:59 p.m. MT on Sunday
References
Dyer, J. (Director), & Dyer, J. (Producer). (2005). A war to end all wars: Part 2 [Video]. Dallas County Community College District. Academic Video Online.
Farmer, B. (2018). The Treaty of Versailles and the Rise of Nazism. New American (08856540), 34(21), 33–38. https://chamberlainuniversity.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://search.ebscohost.com/login. aspx?direct=true&db=a9h&AN=132888411&site=eds-live&scope=site
The Library of Congress. (2018, October 23). Presidential election of 1912: A resource
guide. https://www.loc.gov/rr/program/bib/elections/election1912.html
McNatt, E. B. (1944). The Pullman strike (Book). American Economic Review, 34(1), 184–186. https://chamberlainuniversity.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://search.ebscohost.com/login.
aspx?direct=true&db=bah&AN=8700110&site=eds-live&scope=site
Media Rich Communications (Producer). (2004). The progressive era [Video]. Academic Video Online.
Smith, P. (2017). The Triangle disaster: How a fire a century ago at a New York clothing factory changed U.S. labor laws. New York Times Upfront, 150(1), 11. https://chamberlainuniversity.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://search.ebscohost.com/login.
aspx?direct=true&db=ehh&AN=125077563&site=eds-live&scope=site
Rubric W5 Case Study Grading Rubric - 175 pts
W5 Case Study Grading Rubric - 175 pts
W5 Case Study Grading Rubric - 175 pts
Criteria Ratings
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeLength
5 pts
Meets length requirement
0 pts
Does not meet length requirement
W5 Case Study Grading Rubric - 175 pts
Criteria Ratings
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeContent
15 pts
Paper addresses all
aspects of the
assignment.
12.75 pts
Paper addresses most
aspects of the
assignment.
11.25 pts
Paper addresses some
aspects of the
assignment.
9 pts
Paper addresses few
aspects of the
assignment.
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAnalysis
40 pts
Throughout the whole
work, content expresses
original thoughts or
interprets the subject
matter in a different
perspective.
34 pts
Throughout most of the
work, content expresses
original thoughts or
interprets the subject
matter in a different
perspective.
30 pts
Throughout some of
the work, content
expresses original
thoughts or interprets
the subject matter in a
different perspective.
24 pts
Throughout little of the
work, content expresses
original thoughts or
interprets the subject
matter in a different
perspective.
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSupport 40 pts
Throughout the whole
work, claims are
supported with detailed
and persuasive
examples; accurate
facts and circumstances
are used for support.
34 pts
Throughout most of the
work, claims are
supported with detailed
and persuasive
examples; accurate
facts and circumstances
are used for support.
30 pts
Throughout some of
the work, claims are
supported with detailed
and persuasive
examples; accurate
facts and circumstances
are used for support.
24 pts
Throughout little of the
work, claims are
supported with detailed
and persuasive
examples; accurate
facts and circumstances
are used for support.
W5 Case Study Grading Rubric - 175 pts
Criteria Ratings
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWriting: Mechanics & Usage
20 pts
The writing is free of
errors in grammar,
spelling, and
punctuation that
would detract from a
clear reading of the
paper.
17 pts
The writing contains a
few errors in grammar,
spelling, and
punctuation, but the
errors do not detract
from a clear reading of
the text.
15 pts
The writing contains
some errors in
grammar, spelling, and
punctuation that need
to be addressed for a
clearer reading of the
paper.
12 pts
The writing contains
several errors in
grammar, spelling,
and punctuation that
impede a clear
reading of the paper.
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeClarity & Flow
20 pts
The writing contains
strong word choice
that clarifies ideas and
masterful sentence
variety aids with the
flow of ideas.
17 pts
The writing contains
varied word choice
and sentence
structures that clarify
ideas and aid with the
flow of ideas.
15 pts
The writing contains
word choice and sentence
structures that can be
revised for better
clarification of ideas and
flow of ideas.
12 pts
The writing contains
wording and sentence
structures that are
awkward and/or
unclear, impeding the
clarity and flow of
ideas.
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSource Integration
15 pts
Paper includes reference to a
scholarly source within the case
study and properly integrates the
source.
11.25 pts
Paper includes reference to a scholarly
source within the case study but does
not properly integrate the source.
0 pts
Paper does not make reference
to a scholarly source provided
within the case study.
W5 Case Study Grading Rubric - 175 pts
Criteria Ratings
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAPA: Citation and Reference Formatting
10 pts
All sources are
properly cited in the
text and references
page demonstrating a
mastery of resource
and APA citation
reference format.
8.5 pts
Most sources are cited
in the text and
references page. Some
minor errors may exist
in citation, but it does
not interfere with
understanding the
source of the
information.
7.5 pts
Most sources are
integrated, structured,
and cited in the text
and references page.
Some errors may exist
in citation that need to
be addressed to clarify
the source of
information.
6 pts
Sources are not
properly cited in the
text/references page.
Formatting contains
several errors that
suggest a lack of
understanding of APA
format.
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAPA Paper Format
10 pts
Paper is formatted
to include all 6 of
the following: title
page, references
page, Times New
Roman font, 12-
point font, double
spacing, and page
numbers.
8.5 pts
Paper is formatted
to include 5 of the
following: title
page, references
page, Times New
Roman font, 12-
point font, double
spacing, and page
numbers.
7.5 pts
Paper is formatted
to include 4 of the
following: title
page, references
page, Times New
Roman font, 12-
point font, double
spacing, and page
numbers.
6 pts
Paper is formatted
to include 3 of the
following: title
page, references
page, Times New
Roman font, 12-
point font, double
spacing, and page
numbers.
0 pts
Paper is formatted
to include less than
3 of the following:
title page, references
page, Times New
Roman font, 12-
point font, double
spacing, and page
numbers.
Total Points: 175
