US Civil War
US Civil War
a noteworthy event from the period covered in" rel="nofollow">in this class and describe the historical facts/events/persons in" rel="nofollow">involved, as well as the historical significance of the
chosen subject in" rel="nofollow">in American History. (In other words, why do we care about this event?)
Formal essays are to be typed and double-spaced. Each essay may in" rel="nofollow">include references from the class textbook as well as any lectures/note materials used in" rel="nofollow">in class, but
should utilize
other research sources as well, regardless of medium, at the discretion of the student… use real
research sources, please.
Each essay should be 3-5 pages typed, double-spaced, with 12 pt font. You will be evaluated on research, writin" rel="nofollow">ing (syntax, grammar, organization, etc). Also, you must
cite all in" rel="nofollow">information borrowed from any of the above listed sources. If you do not cite your sources, you are plagiarizin" rel="nofollow">ing and, therefore, will receive no credit for
the assignment. Students are not required to use research sources beyond those assigned for this class.
Textbook: Give me Liberty, Volume 2, Foner ISBN 9780393920345 (eBook OK - ISBN 9780393522273)