english

Choose one of the following topics and write a 1-2 page essay. You must use at least 2 sources (your textbook can NOT be used as a source, non-academic sources such as Wikipedia, weebly.com, history.com. sparknotes, etc... can NOT be used as a source. You must included a Works Cited section at the end of the essay; the citations must be in MLA format.

1. Discuss the role of the Supreme Court in Reconstruction and the enforcement of the Reconstruction Amendments. Did the Court's ruling enhance or abridge the rights of African Americans in the late 19th Century? Cite and explain at least 2 specific examples to support your answer.

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2. Discuss the relationship between Big Business and government in the late 19th Century. How did each support one another? Cite and explain at least 2 specific examples of government legislation, actions, or inactions that supported the development of Big Business.

Rubric

20 Point Module Essay Rubric20 Point Module Essay RubricCriteriaRatingsPtsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAnswer to Prompt Question (s)fully answer all sections of the essay prompt.7.0 ptsFull Marksfully answered essay prompt4.0 ptsBelow Expectationssome minor omissions of information, major points are covered.0.0 ptsNo Marks7.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeUse of Specific Examplesuse at least 2 specific and relevant examples. explain examples5.0 ptsFull Marksused at least 2 specific and relevant examples3.0 ptsBelow Expectationsless than 2 examples or examples were not specific and/or relevant0.0 ptsNo Marks5.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSources (2 minimum)use at least 2 academic sources and cite them in correct format5.0 ptsFull Marks2 academic sources, properly formatted3.0 ptsBelow ExpectationsLess than 2 academic sources or sources are not college-level academic sources or not formatted correctly0.0 ptsNo Marks5.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeGrammar/ Writing StyleUse proper grammar and capitalization. Check spelling.3.0 ptsFull MarksVericite score of 35% or lower. Proper grammar, capitalization, and spelling2.0 ptsBelow ExpectationsVericite score of 36-55%. Minor grammar errors0.0 ptsNo Marks3.0 pts
Total Points: 20.0