History Essay

History 1301 Common Assignment: Social Responsibility

Select one of the social reform movements from the list below and write an 3-5 page essay that includes

the following information:

1. Give a general description of the movement.

2. Goals of the movement.

3. Discuss at least 2 people known for work in the movement.

4. Examine the accomplishments/impacts of the movement.

Topics (Pick one)

1. Abolition

2. Temperance (through 1865)

3. Prison/Asylum Reform (through 1865)

4. 2nd Great Awakening

5. Women’s Suffrage (through 1865)

6. Public School Reform (through 1865)

Guidelines for the Assignment:

1. The essay should be 3- 5 word processed, double-spaced pages in 12 point Times New Roman or

Arial font.

2. You must use at least 5 academic sources (your textbook, Spark notes, Prezi, Wikipedia, etc…

can NOT be used as sources).

3. You must cite specific examples.

4. Due Date: June 30 by 11:59PM

5. Must be submitted in Blackboard via Safeassign.