HIST 108 AAMI American Colonial and Revolutionary History Questions

Please choose ONE question from each group which will require you to provide a total of FOUR responses. Each answer must demonstrate that you understand the material and must include accurate names, dates, places and events. Each response should contain 3-4 paragraphs or more with about 4-6 detailed sentences in each paragraph. There is no word limit but students must use as many sentences as necessary to provide a complete response to each question. The responses must be totally your own and will be checked, so please avoid plagiarism. Please type the number of the question you select before starting to type your response. Once an answer is submitted you will not be able to change it later. There is no time limit on this exam. Each question is worth twenty five points. Type your answers in the text box provided. Do not upload anything.

Unfortunately, I must provide another reminder that students must NOT copy anything from the internet or another source. Everything turned in as your writing must be 100% your writing. Any references used must be properly cited. In addition, submitting a paper that is mostly just citied material with little or no writing from the student will not be considered meeting the requirements of the assignment. Changing around a few words does not make a sentence your own and whether or not the plagiarism is unintentional or deliberate, the result will be the same. I regret that it is necessary to provide another reminder but the problem has continued despite all my efforts to prevent it.

Grading Rubric: Each question is worth 25 points.

23-25 points: An excellent response. The question was fully understood. Information provided was clear and accurate. Important names and dates were included. The length of the answer was appropriate to provide information and a thoughtful analysis. Information referenced was properly cited. Spelling and grammar was totally correct.

20-22 points: A very good answer. The question was mostly understood. Information provided was clear and accurate, but not as complete as it should have been. The length of the answer was adequate to provide information and a thoughtful analysis but a bit more detail would have helped. Information referenced was properly cited. Spelling and grammar were mostly correct.

18-19 points: A good answer. The question was generally understood but some parts of the question were not fully addressed. Information provided was mostly clear and accurate, but some information was incomplete or not fully developed. Some information was not cited correctly. The answer was a very basic with more detail required. A good starting point but with room for improvement. Spelling and grammar need improvement.

15-17 points: Needs improvement. The question was partially understood, but many elements of the question were not addressed. The response is very incomplete. Important names and dates are missing. Some of the information provided was correct but there are some inaccuracies. Spelling and grammar are in need of serious improvement. An attempt was made, but it is evident that only a basic understanding of the question was provided. The answer is much too brief. References are not properly cited.

14 and under: Not acceptable. The question was not understood and the information needed to answer it was not provided or is inaccurate or seriously incomplete. It is evident that the student did not properly prepare or study. Important names and dates are missing or listed incorrectly. Spelling and grammar are in need of serious improvement. References are not properly cited.

IF ANY PART OF ANY ANSWER IS COPIED FROM THE INTERNET OR ANOTHER SOURCE IT IS PLAGIARISM AND THE STUDENT WILL RECEIVE A ZERO FOR THE ENTIRE EXAM.

GROUP A

CHOOSE ONE QUESTION FROM THIS GROUP AND WRITE A BRIEF ESSAY AS A RESPONSE. THE ESSAY SHOULD INCLUDE RELEVANT NAMES, DATES, AND EVENTS. YOUR RESPONSE SHOULD CONTAIN 3-4 PARAGRAPHS OR MORE WITH ABOUT 4-6 DETAILED SENTENCES IN EACH PARAGRAPH. PLEASE TYPE THE NUMBER OF THE QUESTION YOU HAVE CHOSEN BEFORE TYPING YOUR RESPONSE.

CHOOSE ONE

1. Who was Hernán Cortés, what civilization did he conquer, how did he do it, and what advantages enabled Europeans to colonize the Americas so rapidly?

2. Why, how, and when was the Jamestown colony established, what problems and conflicts did the colonists experience, and what economic system did they establish?

3. What was Bacon’s Rebellion, when and why did it happen, and what was the outcome?

4. What factors led to the growth of the Trans-Atlantic slave trade, who participated, and what were the conditions of the Middle Passage?

5. Who were the Pilgrims and their leaders, how, when, and why was their colony established, and what problems did they experience?

GROUP B

CHOOSE ONE QUESTION FROM THIS GROUP AND WRITE A BRIEF ESSAY AS A RESPONSE. THE ESSAY SHOULD INCLUDE RELEVANT NAMES, DATES, AND EVENTS. 

YOUR RESPONSE SHOULD CONTAIN 3-4 PARAGRAPHS OR MORE WITH ABOUT 4-6 DETAILED SENTENCES IN EACH PARAGRAPH. PLEASE TYPE THE NUMBER OF THE QUESTION YOU HAVE CHOSEN BEFORE TYPING YOUR RESPONSE.

CHOOSE ONE

6. Who was Roger Williams and Anne Hutchinson, when did they live, why did they experience problems, and what was the outcome of their situations? They are two separate people so list each one individually.

7. What were the Salem Witch Trials, when and why did they happen, and what was the outcome?

8. How and when was the colony of Pennsylvania established, and what was unique about this colony and the man behind the vision for its future?

9. What was the House of Burgesses, when was it created, and why is it historically significant?

10. What was the Mayflower Compact, when was it created, and why is it historically significant?

GROUP C

CHOOSE ONE QUESTION FROM THIS GROUP AND WRITE A BRIEF ESSAY AS A RESPONSE. THE ESSAY SHOULD INCLUDE RELEVANT NAMES, DATES, AND EVENTS. 

YOUR RESPONSE SHOULD CONTAIN 3-4 PARAGRAPHS OR MORE WITH ABOUT 4-6 DETAILED SENTENCES IN EACH PARAGRAPH. PLEASE TYPE THE NUMBER OF THE QUESTION YOU HAVE CHOSEN BEFORE TYPING YOUR RESPONSE.

CHOOSE ONE

11. Who was Ethan Allen and the Green Mountain Boys, when and why did they become active, and why are they historically significant?

12. What caused the French and Indian War and when did it begin and end, who fought it in and why, and how did it result in a changed relationship between England the the American colonies?

13. What were the Stamp Act and the Quartering Act and why did they anger the American colonists? List each one separately. 

14. Explain the Boston Massacre and the Boston Tea Party and why each event is important. Include relevant names and dates. List each one separately. 

15. What happened at the Battle of Lexington and Concord and the Battle of Bunker Hill? Include relevant names and dates. List each one separately.

GROUP D

CHOOSE ONE QUESTION FROM THIS GROUP AND WRITE A BRIEF ESSAY AS A RESPONSE. THE ESSAY SHOULD INCLUDE RELEVANT NAMES, DATES, AND EVENTS. 

YOUR RESPONSE SHOULD CONTAIN 3-4 PARAGRAPHS OR MORE WITH ABOUT 4-6 DETAILED SENTENCES IN EACH PARAGRAPH. PLEASE TYPE THE NUMBER OF THE QUESTION YOU HAVE CHOSEN BEFORE TYPING YOUR RESPONSE.

CHOOSE ONE

16. Why is the Declaration of Independence an important document, who wrote it, on what date was it formally approved, and what issues did it leave unresolved at the time of its adoption?

17, What role did George Washington, John Adams, and Benjamin Franklin play in the American Revolution? Include important dates and events. List each individually. 

18. What was Shays’ Rebellion, when and why did it happen, and how did it contribute to the need for a Constitutional Convention?

19. Who is considered to be the “father of the Constitution,” explain the three branches of government and how they are intended to work to provide a separation of powers? Be precise.

20. Why was the addition of the Bill of Rights necessary, when was it added, and give five specific examples from the different amendments of rights which are protected as a result?