History Response Paper Assignment
In order to fulfill the requirements for the course students will write a response paper writing
assignments.
RESPONSE PAPERS
You will write a response papers of 2-3 pages in length. The topics can be any topic you found and read in the primary course text or other texts provided up to this point in the class. You will write a 2-3 page response that is double spaced, Times New Roman with 12 Font, and have a proper introduction and conclusion. The response must explain the topic, why it is important to History (the significance), why you are interested in the topic, and your thoughts on the topic. The response papers will each count for 15% of the grade for a total of 30%.
The headings should follow the example below regarding Name, Course Number and Title etc.
Depending on the trajectory of the course and work presented by the students, I may elect to
select future topics at the instructors discretion.
Header example:
Name
Course Number, Title, and Section Number
Professors Name
Date
Title Centered
5.5 Video on The American Revolution (Watch)
Video on Taxes and Ideology
Here is a video on the taxes and more importantly the last part on ideology and the American Revolution. This is very useful for more context.
5.6 Video on Prelude to the Revolution (Watch)
Causes of the American Revolution
This video link provides background into the Prelude to the American Revolution. It is very helpful and has an abundance of details along with some quick wit.
5.7 How Battles were fought in the Revolution (Watch)
Tactics in the Revolutionary Period
Here is a short video describing basics of how battles were fought during the Revolution. The series has several other videos you can search for on Youtube.
Requirements: 2-3 pages

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