Essay Instructions WORLD CIVILIZATIONS II Exam I (Take Home) Winter 2022 I. Inst

Essay Instructions
WORLD CIVILIZATIONS II
Exam I (Take Home)
Winter 2022
I. Instructions.
Further in this document you will find a list of two questions, which comprise Exam I.
You are required to answer BOTH (which includes all the sub-questions.)
Your answers should be typed, double-spaced, and at least four to five paragraphs, per answer, in length, minimum (longer answers are welcome and tend to score better).
II. Heading
Please include the following heading on your exam: (top, left side of page)
Name (ex. Joe)
Course # (ex. HIST 106)
Exam I
Date (ex. 10-18-20)
III. Deadline and Penalties:
Please submit your exam via CANVAS
You will lose 5 points for every day after January 9 that your paper is late.
You will get 1 EC point for every day early.
IV. Grading
An “A”answer will begin with a clear topic sentence identifying the main point(s). The answer will consist of specific examples from the readings and the course discussions. If there are any direct references (quotes or paraphrasing) of sources, they will be properly referenced by source and page number (ex. Congo Document, p. 121 OR Ways of the World, p. 188). The answer will be mistake-free, meaning it will be clearly written, without typos, and exhibit proper grammar and spelling. The answer will end with a concluding sentence restating the main point or points.
A “B” or “C”answer will have a topic sentence, some reference to the readings and course discussions with proper citations, and will be relatively free of mistakes. The number of specific references and mistakes will determine whether a “B” or “C”is merited.
A “D”answer will have little or no use of specific course materials and will be full of grammatical mistakes and typos.
An “F” answer will consist of no specific course materials and be written without any attempt at focus, grammar, or clarity. An “F” grade will also result if there is any evidence of plagiarism (see course syllabus for definition and examples), if information from the internet (other than the course website) is used in the paper, if material is copied from an Encyclopedia or other non-course sources, or if there is evidence that the work is not original or similar to that of another History 106 student(s). DO YOUR OWN WORK! All papers will be submitted to turnitin.com for originality verification.
**10 points of your grade will be based on the form (how well did you write) and your sources (how well did you utilize the readings in your responses and how specific were you) and if you properly credited your sources (parenthetical references at the end of the sentence or paragraph are fine).
(Please be specific in your answer and in your discussion of the readings.)
V. Questions
[Answer BOTH of the following questions in at least four or five paragraphs (each), making sure to use direct examples from course materials and discussion. 20 points
each.]
QUESTION 1:
What is Imperialism?
Which nations or regions of the world sought to create Empires in the late 1800s?
What were their motivations for doing so?
Include a discussion of (White Man’s Burden) in your response.
What were some of the examples of imperialism we discussed/read about in class (hint: India, China, Africa, Japan, Cuba, Mexico)?
Discuss at least three and explain why these can be considered imperialism.
Note, one of your examples MUST be the Belgian Congo and should utilize that document, specifically.
QUESTION 2:
What were the main factors that lead to the American Revolution (present them and discuss their significance)?
Why was the Declaration of Independence written (i.e. why did Revolutionary leaders feel it was necessary)?
How are the ideas of the Enlightenment represented in this document? Be specific.
Extra Credit: Fictional Journal Entry. (up to 5 points)
In a 1-3 page “diary entry,” pick one of the scenarios below and write a diary entry as if you were actually an eyewitness to the event listed.
The more creative the better.
To get the extra credit points you need to provide specific and accurate historical details.
Feel free to use our course materials or even information from the internet.
However, THE JOURNAL ENTRY MUST BE WRITTEN IN YOUR OWN WORDS.
Copy and pasting from the web, or simply rewriting information from other sources will not only result in the forfeiture of the extra credit points but will result in a penalty on your final exam score.
Scenarios:
1)A witness to the Boston Massacre (March 5, 1770).
2)An employee at the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory (March 25, 1911)
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Discipline: World civilization history