USGU Assignment #3–Please see attached instructions. Thank you.

US Global Urban - Assignment #3: The (Re)Formation of Cities

1. Required Readings:

• Newark – Part I, Rise (pages 13 & 14) Chapters 2 and 3 (pages 39-86) (See attached)

Tuttle, Brad R. How Newark Became Newark: The Rise, Fall, and Rebirth of an American City. Piscataway, N.J: Rutgers University Press, 2009

1. This week’s questions are from the course textbook, How Newark Became Newark: The Rise, Fall, and Rebirth of an American City. Please write a short essay for the following questions:

1. What were the sentiments of the City of Newark regarding slavery and the Civil War, and how did those sentiments relate to the political, social and economic growth and development of Newark? Give examples from this week’s required reading.

1. In 1872 Newark hosted an industrial exhibition. What was the purpose and significance to Newark as a burgeoning city? What was the exhibition’s international connection?

1. Prepare an original and thoughtful (including references) response of 500 words.

1. Student participation includes the following attributes:

• Comments show evidence of a thorough reading and analysis of the material(s) -- this means the inclusion of references

• Points are relevant to the discussion in terms of increasing everyone’s understanding and are not merely a regurgitation of the readings. 

• Care is taken to distinguish among different kinds of information; i.e. facts, opinions, assumptions, or inferences. 

• There is a willingness to test new ideas rather than remain cautious and safe. 

• Submissions utilize correct word usage, spelling, and punctuation.

INSTRUCTIONS TO THE WRITER:

Follow the instructions above and response to the questions. The essay should be no less than 500 words in length. Sources cited should be included.

Sources cited should be from reading documents.

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