Category: American history

For this essay, discuss three reasons why the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) was created, according to the collaborated research in this novel. 
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Times New Roman 12-point-font. Double Spaced lines. Essay must be Left Justified.
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Osage Native American Essay (this is not your title)
Essay Title 
Think of a title for you essay. (Center)
Body Paragraphs: 
Formatting
All paragraphs must have 5 sentences or more.  
No quoting. All statements must be in your own words. 
No outside sources can be used, only use the required novel.
No questions, only direct statements.  
All essays will be checked for plagiarism.
Introduction Paragraph
Here you want to write an introduction paragraph detailing what is going to be discuss in the essay.
No footnotes needed in this section.
The last sentence in this section must be your thesis statement. In the thesis statement please state the three reasons (separate topics) the FBI was created according to the author’s research. Please discuss these three topics in the three body paragraphs.
Three Body Paragraphs:
All topics must be discussed in separate paragraphs.  
Please avoid cross discussing topics.
Each paragraph must have 3 or more footnotes per paragraphs.
All statements must be written in third person, scholarly.
Please avoid opinion statements in this section (I, me, and my).
Please avoid a book review, (30-points deduction for such).
Yes, many examples are required.
However, no aspect of death can be discussed.
This essay cannot mention ANY form or indication of death, synonyms or acronyms related to the causes of death, leading to death, or possibilities of death. 
Students will lose 50-points from their final grade for discussing any of these topics.
Please think deeper: Why was the Federal Bureau of Investigation created?
Conclusion:
Use this area to summarize your findings in an opinion paragraph.
What have you learned after reading this novel?
In this section only, the concluding paragraph, death can be discussed.
Footnotes are optional in this section of the essay.
Bibliography
Separate page is required.

The Paper: 
This paper gives you the opportunity to put into practice what you have learned about ethnohistory and Native American history in this class.  Your paper will be a close reading of primary documents put into historical context (THIS IS FROM THE TEXTBOOK “FIRST PEOPLES” BY COLIN G. CALLOWAY THAT I WILL PROVIDE-THESE ARE FOUND AT THE END OF EACH CHAPTER). For this assignment you may use anything from the course textbook “First Peoples.”  
However, you are not allowed to use any sources that have not been assigned or that aren’t from the “First Peoples” textbook.  Any papers that use outside sources will receive a failing grade.  (PLEASE NO OUTSIDE SOURCES-USE ONLY CHAPTERS I HAVE PROVIDED)
The paper should address the following question(s):  
Read pages 1-5 in the introduction to the course textbook “First Peoples.” This includes the sections titled “America’s Master Narrative,” and “Indian History: A Shared Past.”  (I HAVE PROVIDED THIS)
QUESTIONS: How does the “master narrative” of American history that is commonly taught in schools change if we view that history from the standpoint of Native American peoples?  What would be the major themes/turning points/developments in American history when viewed from the perspective of Native Americans?  Be sure to explicily relate this to the “master narrative” that is discussed on pages 1-5 of the textbook introduction. 
The paper should demonstrate the uses of these sources by analyzing them and placing them into the historical context you have discovered through the secondary readings.  You may of course draw on information you’ve gotten from the textbook. 
This paper should be told in your voice, meaning that you should limit the amount of direct quotes (paraphrase whenever possible!)  
If you summarize your entire textbook or other secondary sources while minimally developing your overall analysis and argument, you will not have met the requirements for this assignment. 
Also—be sure that you make use of the primary documents taken from the end of every chapter, but realize that we have studied how and why some documents can be problematic.  When using the primary documents, be sure to incorporate the documents into your overall argument; don’t just summarize the document summaries and introductions…use the ideas and words of the people you are studying to support an argument (thesis) that you develop throughout your paper. (NOTE: I PROVIDED ALL PRIMARY DOCUMENTS- I CIRCLED IN RED THE START OF THE DOCUMENTS BUT I HIGHLIGHTED THE TITLES OF THE DOCUMENTS IN YELLOW- SO IT IS EASIER TO SEE OR FIND)
Be sure to begin your paper with a thesis statement. Use specific examples as evidence for your points, and avoid unsupported generalizations. You are writing a piece of history.
The paper should be approximately 4-5 pages long, typed and double spaced w/ 1” margins on all sides and using 12 point times new roman font. If you use google docs to type your paper, you will need to download as a PDF to submit the paper via turnitin (HE’S GOING TO MAKE US TURN IT IN TO TURNITIN)  
All quotes and ideas taken from the documents or other readings must be cited using parenthetical citations. For the textbook, use the author’s last name and the section cited.  Example: (Calloway, 135).  
Plagiarism (representing the ideas of another as your own) is unacceptable and will result in a grade of 0 on this assignment.  Also, you are allowed to use ONLY the assigned materials from this class (including the text, other assigned articles, and lectures/videos.  If you use any other sources (including unassigned texts/articles or web sources) you will receive no credit for the paper.
This paper should be cumulative in nature, meaning that you should think about American history from beginnings to the present, and include appropriate examples to support your argument.  Keep the following requirements in mind: 
You should include a discussion of examples from the 18th, 19th, and 20th centuries (at least one per century). (I PROVIDED A CHAPTER FOR EACH CENTURY WITH PRIMARY DOCUMENTS)
Your paper should incorporate at least five of the primary documents found at the end of the textbook chapters.  (PROVIDED AT END OF EACH CHAPTER-CIRCLED THE START OF THE DOCUMENTS AND HIGHLIGHTED TITLE OF DOCUMENTS IN YELLOW)
Though the paper is cumulative, of course you cannot write a total revision of American history in just 4 or 5 pages.  (READ THIS PLEASE!) Therefore, your thesis statement needs to be clear and concise about your argument and the evidence that supports your argument.  The rest of the paper is your development of that specific argument.  
Remember this paper is a major part of your final course grade.  The final copy should be polished and reflect mature deliberation and analysis of the material that we studied this semester (I JUST PROVIDED THE TEXTBOOK)
Tips for Success on the Term Paper Assignments
When completing the term paper, keep the following tips in mind: 
Your grade will largely be determined by argument and evidence.  
Be sure that you have a clearly stated thesis statement that clearly answers the prompt.  This should be somewhere in the introduction. 
Your evidence should directly support the argument that you are making.  Do more than summarize the evidence– analyze it and tell the reader how it supports your argument.  
Follow the standard format for an argumentative essay: introduction, body/evidence, and conclusion 
The evidence used to support your argument is more than your opinion— you are developing an argument based on evidence.  
Most importantly– think critically about your subject and show that you are able to analyze evidence.  Remember what we discussed in week 1–  history can be complex and messy, and easy answers are often not available.  Your term papers are a good place to demonstrate the complexity of historical analysis. 
Be sure to review the rubric for the essay!  
RUBRIC PROVIDED 
FOLLOWING CHAPTERS I HAVE PROVIDED for evidence with primary documents at end of chapter:
Textbook for course: Sixth Edition- “First Peoples A Documentary Survey of American Indian History” by Colin G. Calloway
(18th Century- 1763-1800) Chapter 4: Revolutions East and West, 1763-1800 (pages. 192-238)
(19th Century-1840-1890) Chapter 6: Defending the West, 1840-1890 (pages.304-358)
(20th Century-1929-1974) Chapter 8: From the Great Crash to Wounded Knee, 1929-1974 (pages. 436-489)
(Present) Chapter 10: Nations within a Nation: Indian Country Today (pages.566-633)
Textbook “First Peoples” and Table of Contents
Textbook: “First Peoples” -Introduction-American Indians in American History (pg.1-5)
I attached the table of contents- in case you see a chapter you like and feel it would be best to help you write the essay-you can let me know and I will provide it.
Please feel free to ask me questions if you have any concerns! Or if you cannot see the pdfs provided.
Again, please only use the pdf’s I have provided from the textbook-NO OUTSIDE SOURCES- ALL PAGE NUMBERS ARE THERE.

Critical Thinking Paper
History 1301
Dr. Snaples
Overview
The purpose of this paper is for you to explore a controversial decision or topic in
American history and to eventually reach a conclusion about it. You will pick one of the topics
listed below and then consult your notes, read the appropriate sections of the textbook, and do
independent research on the topic. After completing your research, you will identify at least
three(3) arguments on each side of the issue before reaching your own conclusion. Finally, you
will summarize the topic, arguments, and your conclusion in a 750 to 1,500 word essay.
Keys to Reading and Research
Approach each topic critically, assume for the first part that you agree with the idea or
issue and for the second that you do not, what arguments would you use for each side?
Try to understand the arguments being made by the other viewpoint and address then
when supporting the issue, then do the same when opposing it.
Use logic rather than emotion, simply liking one side better than the other indicates a lack
of thought.
Resources
In addition to the textbook, the library staff has prepared a research guide for both
History 1301 and 1302. The guides include helpful books and online resources available through
the library here on campus. My thanks to the library staff for providing them for your use.
Go to the TCCD Home page, http://www.tccd.edu/,
Click on the libraries tab at the top
Click on Research Guides / Tutorials
Then either select History from the list of subjects, or search for Snaples
Click on the appropriate course, 1301 or 1302
The campus also has a Writing Center located in the SCLC room 0106. The lab is a
tutoring center offering assistance by trained members of the staff and faculty for written
assignments. Appointments are recommended but you can drop in, meeting with them sooner
rather than later is advised.
Format
The paper should have a header that contains the student’s name and class information
including course title, days of the week, and time.
At the end of the paper include any sources other than lecture notes or the textbook which
you consulted.
The paper should be between 750-1,500 words. Do not include the header or citations at
the end in the word count. The review should be presented in paragraph format with complete
sentences.
The last thing in the review should be a word count of the review.
Plagiarism
Your paper is an original work prepared by you and not information you found elsewhere
and simply copied. If more than five (5) words in a row were taken from another source they
should be placed in quotation marks. No quote should be longer than twenty-five (25) words
long. The entire paper should not contain more than fifty (50) quoted words in total. Each
violation of these rules will result in a letter grade, 5 point, penalty.
Topics
Select One (1) of the topics listed below:
History 1301 U.S. History Before 1876
1) Did Columbus’ voyages ultimately harm or benefit North America?
2) Which of the first two colonies, Virginia or Massachusetts, offered colonists the best
opportunities in terms of societal advancement, wealth, freedom, and life expectancy?
3) Which of the first political parties, the Federalists or the Democrats, offered the best
vision for the future of the country?
4) Did Eli Whitney’s invention of the Cotton Gin ultimately harm or benefit the United
States?
5) Andrew Jackson is considered a transformative President, was the country better
before or after Andrew Jackson?
Submission
On the Class Home Page in Canvas is a link which says Submit Here, submit your paper
there. If in doubt, email your paper to your professor.

https://encyclopediaofarkansas.net/entries/elisha-baxter-87/ 
https://texaspolitics.utexas.edu/archive/html/exec/governors/01.html 

March: Book 2 Essay Assignment
Though the 1950s had witnessed significant challenges to racial segregation and inequality, a younger generation of civil rights activists pushed for more rapid change during the 1960s. New organizations such as the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee encouraged widespread use of direct action such as sit-ins, the Freedom Rides, and voter registration campaigns to create a more equitable society. After reading March: Book 2, which chronicles the experiences of John Lewis during the early 1960s, along with other supporting primary sources, address the following questions:
What were civil rights activists seeking to accomplish through their use of direct action during the early 1960s and did they succeed?
In answering these questions, you must draw upon at least FIVE separate scenes from Lewis’ book, addressing the specific tactics used by civil rights activists, the goals they sought, the individuals involved, and the obstacles they faced.
Be sure to use Chapter 25 in the Foner text and at least two of the primary sources included in the March: Book 2 Materials folder in Course Content to inform your work. This assignment is meant to assess your ability to interpret both primary and secondary historical sources.
Guidelines
Provide a strong thesis. The thesis should be a concise statement in the first paragraph of your essay that clearly answers the assigned questions. Consider both specific and larger goals sought by civil rights activists and whether they achieved them.
Develop an appropriate and concise historical context for the paper. Provide a historical background that explains how the freedom movement evolved by the early 1960s, addressing specific tactics and events such as sit-ins, the Freedom Rides, the Birmingham protests, the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, and voter registration campaigns. Be sure to draw on the Foner textbook and sources from the Blackboard assignment folder to develop this context.
Use specific evidence from March: Book 2 and additional primary sources to support your thesis. The examples you select should provide support for your argument; do not merely provide a description of the contents of several sources or summarize their overall content.
Cite your sources properly and include a works cited page. Be sure to cite both paraphrased and directly quoted information, placing the page number(s) on which you found the cited information in parentheses at the end of the sentence. For example, material from March: Book 2 would be cited within your essay as follows: (Lewis et al. 103-4). The entry in the Works Cited page would be:
Lewis, John, Andrew Aydin, and Nate Powell. March: Book 2. Top Shelf, 2015. Print.
A sample Works Cited entry for an online document would be:
Peck, Jim. “Freedom Ride.” CORE-lator, May 1961. Civil Rights Movement Archive. . Accessed on 1 November 2020.
A Works Cited entry for the textbook would look like this:
Foner, Eric.  Give Me Liberty: An American History, Vol. 2.  5th Seagull ed., W.W. Norton, 2017. Print.
If you would like additional guidance with MLA format, see the following websites:
https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/mla_style/mla_formatting_and_style_guide/mla_formatting_and_style_guide.html
http://libguides.montgomerycollege.edu/mla
Provide a conclusion that effectively wraps up your argument and leaves the reader convinced that you have supported your thesis.
Logistics
Your analysis should be five pages, typed, and double-spaced. Use one-inch margins and a suitable 12 pt. font such as Times New Roman.
Do not provide a separate title page. Include your name, the course and section number, and the date single-spaced in the upper left-hand corner of the first page.
Provide a meaningful title for your paper and center it above the first paragraph.
Always make sure that you have a back-up copy for yourself.
Allow yourself plenty of time to read the materials, consider the question, revise an initial draft, and proofread your final paper. Please feel free to discuss with me any questions or concerns you may have about the paper before it is due.
Remember to adhere to the Academic Honesty policies stated in the syllabus.
How to Post Your Assignment
Save your essays in an accessible format (doc, .docx, .pdf) with a clear name identifying the file as your own.
Go to the “Assignments” link on the course main menu and click on “March: Book 2 Essay.” Attach your file no later than Sunday, May 5, at 11:59 pm. Late papers will be penalized one letter grade for each day past the assigned deadline.
You may type a message in the “Submission” box, but be sure to attach your file by clicking on the “Browse local files” or “Browse cloud service” button, attaching your file, and selecting “Submit.”
Remember: You are to post your assignment online. No e-mailed papers will be accepted, unless an emergency has arisen and you have already cleared it with me.
Checklist for Success
After you complete your paper, measure it against the following criteria:
Does your essay answer the assigned questions?
Does your essay present a thesis in the opening paragraph? Does your paper present clear ideas, provide concrete evidence, and demonstrate effective reasoning? 
Is your essay clear and effectively organized? Is each paragraph in your paper organized around a well-defined topic?  Does each paragraph begin with a clear topic sentence? Does each paragraph relate to your thesis?
Do you properly cite evidence from the assigned readings? Did you include a works cited page?
Have you checked your essay for spelling mistakes, grammatical problems, and misplaced or misused punctuation?
Have you made sure that your paper conforms to the guidelines given above under “logistics”?

The essay has a thesis (argument), and be sure that it includes at least 5 specific pieces of evidence (descriptions of sources, documents, or events) to defend your argument.
How has the role of the president in setting United States foreign policy evolved over time? What are the current limitations on the president’s “Commander in Chief” power when it comes to foreign policy? In your answer, be sure you have a thesis (argument) about the president’s powers in foreign policy, and be sure to draw on specific presidents and events and provide detailed explanations as necessary.

Detailed Outline:
Introduction (2-3 Paragraphs):
Define and discuss the criteria for democracy. What does a country need to be democratic?
Use the textbook, the article entitled “What democracy is and isn’t”, and the video lectures to get the information need for this section.
Thesis Statement (1 Paragraph):
Clearly state whether or not you think America is a democracy. Briefly preview the three pieces of evidence you are going to use.
Your thesis statement is your argument. It must be clear and strongly stated so I know what you are arguing.
Supporting Evidence 1 (1-3 Paragraphs)
Using Freedom House’s 2021 (2020 if 21 is not available) analysis of the U.S., support your argument regarding democracy in the U.S.
This web page is link in the Final Exam module. Please visit it early and start reading through it.
Supporting Evidence 2 (1-3 Paragraphs)
Choose a news quiz article from the ones provided and explain the event covered in the article and how it supports your argument.
I will provide you with links to many articles that will work well for whichever side you argue.
You are free to find your own article, but you should send it to me first.
Supporting Evidence 3 (1-3 Paragraphs)
Choose another quiz news article from the ones provided and explain the event covered in the article and how it supports your argument.
I will provide you with links to many articles that will work well for whichever side you argue.
You are free to find your own article, but you should send it to me first.
-Conclusion (1-2 Paragraphs)
Summarize your supporting evidence and how it supports your overall argument. This should include a brief discussion about how the other argument could be right.

You will write an essay answering the question listed below. You must submit it as a double-spaced, 1-inch margins, Times New Roman 12-point font, Microsoft Word document. Submit it to the Canvas Assignments section, uploading the Word file, by 5:00 PM on Thursday May 9. Use ONLY notes on in-class lectures, assigned documents (primary sources), and the textbook. You must cite evidence from at least the textbook and preferably the textbook and primary sources. Cite any information taken from a source, whether quoted word for word or paraphrased. When you cite the textbook, give the author and page number, and when you cite a primary source, give the author’s last name and a short version of the title, just like in a response paper. If I discover (through Turnitin) that an essay uses material from the internet or from other outside sources, it will receive no credit.
Why did Americans fail to resolve their differences over slavery peacefully? What made the issue so difficult?

Who started the Civil War and Why?  Use the crucial political context of the decade before the beginning of the American Civil War to develop an argument about the real issues of the conflict between North and South.

Purpose
To understand the way the United States reacts to another country, it is important to first understand the other country. Many U.S. policies can seem odd or upsetting to some, while those same policies are praised by others. In this assignment, you will select one of the listed countries, and prepare a brief on that country in which you will decide if you think the U.S. should have a trade relationship with that country. You will also research the current U.S. position to see if it aligns with your recommendation.  
Lesson Outcomes
Analyze and evaluate significant political actions of another country (CLO 1, 2, 4, 5)
Communicate a political policy position in written form (CLO 2, 3, 4)
Steps for Completing the Task
Step 1: Choose a Country.
There is a wide array of countries you may choose from, depending on your interests. This assignment is to help you understand a different culture and government, as well as our policy relationships with them.
The list is separated into parts of the world. Determine what part of the world interests you and then select one of the countries listed:
Europe: Spain, Portugal, Italy, France, Germany, Greece, Finland, Sweden
Eastern Europe: Kazakstan, Ukraine, Bulgaria, Romania, Poland, Hungary, Turkey
Middle East/North Africa: Oman, UAE, Yemen, Pakistan, Morocco, Algeria, Kuwait
Sub Saharan Africa: Sudan, Angola, Kenya, Nigeria, Cameroon, Chad, Central African Republic
Asia: South Korea, Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, Brunei, Cambodia
Step 2: Research the Country
You need to become very familiar with your selected country’s background, government, geography, economics, population, and industries.
Here are some interesting and informative sites to help you with this:
World Factbook
Infoplease
US Trade Policy
Writing a Policy Brief
Step 3: Write the Brief
A brief is simply a summary of important facts about a country. Your brief should be 2.5-3 pages in length. Be sure to review the Writing a Policy Brief (PDF) information. A policy brief includes the following information and you are advised to follow this:
Title: Name of the Country you are analyzing.
Executive Summary: This section is often one to two paragraphs long; It will include an overview of the people, government structure (i.e. Democracy or authoritarian), historical view of the country (are they stable or prone to political violence)
Context or Scope of Problem: This section will be one to two paragraphs outlining what the country has that America might want to trade or find desirable. 
Policy Recommendations: Based on your view of the countries structure, do you recommend trade with this country? What will be the advantages? Do you see any disadvantages with trading with them (i.e. alienating other countries or replacing something we are getting from another country)
US Current Policy: Now do a quick review of the supplied web pages and/or others and explain the current US trade policy towards your country. Is it the same as you recommend?
Sources: These should be reliable sources that you have used throughout your brief to guide your policy discussion and recommendations. You may use APA or MLA style (APA is preferred).
Criteria for Success
To be successful, your paper should: 
Be accurate 
Include an introduction and thorough background of your chosen country
Address and explain the advantages or disadvantages to US trade 
Give a concise and pointed recommendation based on your research
A thorough review of current policy
Be written in your own academic voice with minimal errors in grammar, punctuation, and spelling 
Use academic English (no slang or texting language). 
Make sense and flow well (Hint: read your responses out loud before submitting.) 
Be properly formatted (brief style with APA or MLA citations) and 2.5-3 pages in length.
If your paper meets these criteria, then you will earn points for the paper as follows: 
Criteria
Points
Completeness
5 points
Accuracy
25 points
Depth & Detail
30 points
Writing Style
10 points
Citations
10 points
Total Points Possible
80 points
Just pick any topic you think would be best for you because I don’t mind as long as it is from the listed options above. Use the attached file as an example and make sure to use Highschool language as I am in highschool taking a college class.