“Big Picture” assignments are similar to document analysis assignments but cover a much larger period of time. The difference is you will now respond to a prompt, make your own connections and find yo

“Big Picture” assignments are similar to document analysis assignments but cover a much larger period of time. The difference is you will now respond to a prompt, make your own connections and find your own sources for support. For this “Big Picture” assignment you will just be creating an outline. As part of the outline you will need to write a thesis statement and provided at least 4 pieces of evidence that support your thesis. Use the sources below, as well as the course text, to find evidence that supports your thesis. As part of  each piece of evidence should also include a few sentences on how and why the evidence supports your thesis.  Be sure to cite your sources withinyour outline.

Prompt 1

Chapters 2-4 have covered the time period where the colonies have developed, prospered, and rebelled, created a new government, and then worked to figure out how to make that new government work.  Colonial rebellion, the Constitution, and the working out of its meanings have all included the broader theme of inclusion and rights.  The rights of the colonies under British rule and the rights of individuals and states in relation to a broader Federal government is one of the issues/themes covered in the textbook. 

• Who was entitled to the benefits and privileges of the personal freedoms, political rights, and economic opportunities during this time period and what criteria did the nation establish for these groups to have these rights?

Helpful Sources

American Civilization, A Brief History: Ch 1-4 (Course Text)

Thoughts on Government, John Adams (Links to an external site.)

Letter to the Massachusetts State Legislature Explaining His Reasons for Not Signing the Constitution, Eldridge Gerry

Example of what is expected for this assignment:

Thesis Statement: State your position clearly and concisely. This should be several sentences in length.

Supporting Evidence 1: Two or three sentences explaining how this evidence supports your position followed by the source of the evidence (text, document, website, etc.)

Supporting Evidence 2: Two or three sentences explaining how this evidence supports your position followed by the source of the evidence (text, document, website, etc.)

Supporting Evidence 3: Two or three sentences explaining how this evidence supports your position followed by the source of the evidence (text, document, website, etc.)

Supporting Evidence 4: Two or three sentences explaining how this evidence supports your position followed by the source of the evidence (text, document, website, etc.)