Assignment History 104

Assignment 1.1: A Changing World Thesis and Outline
  Due Week 3 and worth 50 points

“The  discovery of America, and that of the passage to the East Indies by the  Cape of Good Hope, are the two greatest events recorded in the history  of [human] kind”—Adam Smith, in The Wealth of Nations, 1776. Think about  why he and many other notables supported this statement, especially the  discovery of America. What was so important about this New World across  the Atlantic Ocean from Europe? How did it change globalization in  terms of trade, culture, societies, innovations, old and new world  exchanges, and in other ways?
 

Part 1:
  1. Write a thesis statement that is one to two (1-2) sentences long in which you:

1. State your thesis on how the discovery of America changed the world. Justify your response. 

For  the first part of this assignment, you will create a thesis statement. A  thesis statement is usually a single sentence somewhere in your first  paragraph that presents your main idea to the reader. The body of the  essay organizes the material you gather and present in support of your  main idea. Keep in mind that a thesis is an interpretation of a question  or subject, not the subject itself. (Note: Please consult the Purdue OWL Website with tips on how to construct a proper thesis; the website can be found at: https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/545/01/
 

Part 2:
   For the next part of this assignment you will create an outline of  the main points you want to address in this paper. This outline will  serve as the basis for your Assignment 1.2 Final Draft. (Note: Please  use the Purdue Owl Website to assist you with this assignment; this  website can be accessed at: https://owl.english.purdue.edu/engagement/2/2/55/
 

  2. Write a one to two (1-2) page outline in which you:

1. Determine three (3) major aspects that demonstrate Old and New World exchanges.
2. List  five (5) specific groups that were affected by this event. Provide two  (2) examples for each cohort describing how they were affected.
3. List  five (5) ways that the creation of new global trade routes affected the  occupations and lifestyles of the average working American in the  colonies.
4. Use at least three (3) academic references besides or in addition to the textbook. Note: Wikipedia and other Websites do not qualify as academic resources.

Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:

• Be  typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with  one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA  or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional  instructions.
• Include a cover page containing the title of the  assignment, the student's name, the professor's name, the course title,  and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in  the required assignment page length.

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

• Recognize the main factors that led to America’s early development.
• Use technology and information resources to research issues in American History to 1865.
• Write clearly and concisely about American History to 1865 using proper writing mechanics.