Essay format: 1 question 2-3 pages You must use in-text citations or footnotes to show where you got the information to answer these questions from. The answers must be in a Microsoft Word file, and

Essay format:

1 question

2-3 pages

You must use in-text citations or footnotes to show where you got the information to answer these questions from.  The answers must be in a Microsoft Word file, and you will only be able to upload one file for the assignment.  Moreover, please remember to answer these questions through the time period we have covered so far in class: do not go beyond what was discussed through Module 5.

Choose one of these two questions to answer:

• Explain the role of slavery in the development of the United States up to this point.  Make sure to discuss and cite evidence that supports your argument, and cover the entire period from the founding of the original 13 colonies to the writing of the Constitution.  Why was slavery established in the first place?  Where was it most common, and why?  How did it shape what America would become?
• Explain three important differences between the Articles of Confederation and the Constitution, and why each document was approved at the time it was written.

Rubric Midterm Essay Exam Midterm Essay Exam Criteria Ratings Pts This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Citations Are sources cited? Are sources cited appropriately? 

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Mechanics Are word choice, spelling, grammar, and punctuation acceptable?

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Answering the Question Does the essay answer the question? 

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Content Is the content correct, specific, and relevant to answering the question? 

Chapter 1 from the American Yawp

http://www.americanyawp.com/text/01-the-new-world/

chapter 2 in the textbook, The American Yawp

http://www.americanyawp.com/text/02-colliding-cultures/

chapter 3

http://www.americanyawp.com/text/03-british-north-america/

chapter 4

http://www.americanyawp.com/text/04-colonial-society/

chapter 5 in The American Yawp

http://www.americanyawp.com/text/05-the-american-revolution/

chapter 6

http://www.americanyawp.com/text/06-a-new-nation/

chapter 7

http://www.americanyawp.com/text/07-the-early-republic/