Students: Below you will find the essay questions for mid term #1. PLEASE carefully and completely read my instructions, especially those regarding the specific prompts; Your failure to do so will lead to a decidedly unfavorable outcome…

You will take the mid term by accessing the exam under the “quizzes” icon. You will have only a single attempt to take the exam so do not log on until you are fully prepared. Once logged on you will have 80 minutes to complete the exam. When you log on to take the exam, you will be prompted to address ONE of the two essay questions randomly selected (there are no multiple choice / true-false questions). The essay exam is worth 100 pts. You must complete and submit your exam by 11:59 pm, April 20.

In preparing for your exam, it is essential that you complete the readings in Zinn and Divine through chpt. 5, up through the American War for Independence. It is IMPERATIVE that you carefully read each of my posted lectures as these provide both substantive material and an organizational / analytic framework essential to drafting a successful response to each essay. Each essay response should include a THESIS STATEMENT that is to be supported by SPECIFIC HISTORIC EXAMPLES in the body of your essay (your “argument.”) It is upon the strength of your argument and your use of historic examples in supporting that argument that you are evaluated. Your essay should include a concise conclusion.

You ARE NOT to use sources other than those provided for this course. The inclusion of outside sources will result in an “F” grade.

Carefully read each question I pose for your consideration. You must Directly and Fully address the question I ask (and not the question you choose to answer), otherwise you will receive only minimal credit for your submission. Note that question #1 has two distinct components you must address while #2 has three components you must address. To secure an “B” mark, you must demonstrate a basic command of the historical information, evidenced by your appropriate use of S