Essay #1

In a 4-6 page essay, answer the following question using our class readings and our class readings alone:

Imagine this scenario: you were active during the political debates of the 1760s and 1770s, but did not attend the Constitutional Convention. The Convention has passed the Constitution, and now it is up to the several states to either reject or ratify the document. You have been invited to participate in the New York ratifying convention to determine the Constitutions fate. Based on your understanding of the documents in Modules 1, 2, and to some extent, 3, would you vote to ratify the Constitution?

Papers should be submitted in 12 font, Times New Roman, double-spaced 1 in. margins.

Late papers will receive a reduction of one letter grade per day lateincluding the day ofwithout a documentedand excused medical or other emergency.

A range papers are those which are especially creative, perceptive, and persuasive in presenting original, clear arguments backed up by both textual evidence and fluid writing. Consistent with the learning outcomes for the class, they should also anticipate and seriously grapple with counterarguments. B range papers are for solid, clear arguments with textual support and serviceable writing. Papers that contain one or more of the following errors–primarily summarizing, failing to meaningfully engage the prompt or texts, or lacking basic proofreading–will warrant grades C or below.

These are neither collaborative nor research papers. You need not undertake, and indeed, I do not want, outside research for these papers; thoughtful, individualreflection on course materials is more than enough. Citations should be either as parentheticals or endnotes; as no outside research is expected, simple citations (page numbers only) are sufficient. Parenthetical citations or simple endnotes are fine (e.g. Tocqueville 1.2.4; McCulloch; Frymer 20).

Standard canons of academic integrity as described in the college handbook apply. Plagiarism will result in failure of the assignment and referral to the appropriate disciplinary boards. Ask me if you have any specific questions. Note: Use of AI is prohibited and is considered plagiarism, and in this case, keep in mind that your instructor is familiar with how chatbots organize information, write, and dodge requisite specificity. To discourage you from using AI writing tools on this assignment, I am requiring you construct your entire essay using google docs. Google docs has a “version history” built into (it’s the clock button on the top right of your screen); essentially you can see all of the additions and edits you made to go from a blank document to a completed essay. You should construct your essay from start to finish on google docs. If I suspect you of using AI to write your essay, I will ask you for a link to the google doc you used to create your essay. If you fail to provide me with a link that shows me the complete construction process of your essay, or if the google docs version history reveals that you have likely used an AI writing tool, you receive a zero on the assignment. It will be much better for you in terms of your grade and improving in your analytical, thinking, and writing skills if you just do your own work. I fully understand you are dealing with complex subject matter and difficult documents, and, believe me, I will take this into account when scoring your essay.