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United States History Dual Enrollment Research Paper
Assignment: You will demonstrate your understanding of a
historical question that is formed from an event in the first half of
our study of United States History and the research process. Many
college courses require you to submit a research paper and by
completing this assignment, you are preparing for college.
Requirements: The research paper must be between 1800-2100
words (not including the title page, source references and
bibliography) and this is around 7 pages. This paper will include a
title page (including your name, block, date and title), proper
citations in MLA style and a bibliography. You must use at least 6
sources: 2 books, 2 Internet, and 2 “other”—software, periodicals,
journal articles, etc. The final draft of the paper will be turned into
turnitin.com.
Topics: The topic of your research paper must be based on one of
the historical questions below. The historical question that you
choose is the question that you will answer in your research paper,
based on your research.
Due Dates/Process of Completion:
1. **Thesis Statements – Oct. 6 (B) and Oct. 7 (A)
2. ***First Outline – Oct. 27 (B) and Oct. 28 (A)
a. You will complete an outline of your paper and the
requirements for the outline will be on a separate handout.
3. ***Research Paper Proposal – Nov. 17 (A) and Nov. 18 (B)
a. Your proposal will contain the following:
a. Summary of the research that you have uncovered
b. List of 3 sources that you have used so far
4. ***Final Paper – Jan. 12 (B) and Jan. 13 (A)
Historical Questions:
1.
Which colony was more democratic, Virginia or New England?
2.
Was American colonists use of armed rebellion really justified against England?
3.
To what extent would you label the Sons of Liberty a terrorist group?
4.
Important of foreign intervention in the American Revolution and the American Civil War?
5.
To what extent did the Marshall led supreme court strengthen federal government power?
6.
To what extent was the Louisiana Purchase a cause of the Civil War?
7.
To what extent did the founding fathers represent the average American in the Constitution?
8.
Was the United States justified in going to war in the War of 1812?
9.
How did the War of 1812 create nationalism?
10. Was the Era of Good Feelings, really an era of Good Feelings? How accurate is that label?
11. What was the impact of the Emancipation Proclamation on the Civil War?
12. To what extent was the Age of Jackson an expansion of Democracy?
13. How was the French and Indian War a cause of the American Revolution?
14. To what extent did the abolition movement bring about the Civil War?
15. In what ways was Manifest Destiny ominous fulfillment?
16. In what ways was Manifest Destiny a negative force on American politics and culture?
17. How did sectionalism cause the Civil War?
18. How did the US government justify the Mexican-American war?
19. “After the War of 1812 an Era of Good Feelings emerged within American society.” Support, modify, or
refute this statement.
20. “Andrew Jackson’s presidency was a Turning Point for rise of democracy in American politics.” Support,
modify, or refute this statement.
21. Evaluate the impact of the acquisition of new territories in the West had on American politics from 18201860.
22. Explain how religious movements influenced the development of American society from the late
seventeenth century to the early nineteenth century.
23. Evaluate the extent to which womanhood changed between the American Revolution and the outbreak of
the Civil War. Be sure to consider the issues of race and class.
24. How did industry impact/shape the outcome of the Civil War?
25. “It was inevitable the Union would prevail in the Civil War.” Support, refute or modify this statement.
26. How did the issue of state rights led to conflict and war?
27. Did the Confederate states have the legal right to secede from the Union?
28. Compare and contrast the experiences of Native Americans and African Americans up until 1865.
Research Paper Assignment #2: Outline
Directions: An outline of your research paper will be due on _______________________. Your
outline must be typed. Use the following format to guide your work.

Introduction:
o Thesis Statement:

Paragraph 1:
o Topic Sentence:
o Supporting Details
o Conclusion Sentence:

Paragraph 2:
o Topic Sentence:
o Paragraph 3:
o Topic Sentence:

Paragraph 3…..continue the same format for the remainder of your paragraphs

Conclusion:
o Restate the thesis question
Research Paper Assignment #3: Research Paper Proposal
Assignment: The research paper proposal is where you will present the research that you
have uncovered up until this point. You will list 3 sources that you have used so far (you
can have more) and explain how you will use them in your paper.
What is due:

You will turn in a word document which is divided into Part A and Part B.
o Part A will focus on the summary of the research you have uncovered up
until this point.
o Part B will focus on the 3 (at least 3, you can have more) sources you have
used so far. These sources must be in the correct MLA format. Sources are
explained for how they will support the paper.
Name: _____________________________________
Submission Evidence:
Assignments:
Turned In:
Grade:
Thesis Statements
Outline
Paper Proposal
Thesis Statements Rubric:
Requirement:
Historical Question #1
Evidence:
Thesis Statement
2-3 sentences on how you
would answer the question in
your research paper
Grade:
_______/5
_______/5
Total Points: ________/10
Outline Rubric:
Requirement:
Introduction
For each paragraph:
Conclusion
Effort
Evidence:
Thesis Statement
Topic Sentence
Supporting Details
Concluding Sentence
Restate the thesis statement
Effort was put into completing
a full outline of the paper
Grade:
/2
/2
/2
/2
/2
/2
Total Points: ________/12
Research Paper Proposal:
Requirement:
Part A:
Part B:
Evidence:
Summary of the research
Includes Supporting Details
At least 3 sources
Sources are explained for how
they will contribute to the
paper
Sources in correct MLA format
Grade:
/3
/4
/3
/3
/3
Total Points: ________/16
Final Paper Rubric:
Requirement
Thesis &
Introduction
Content/
Evidence/Support
Topic Sentences,
Transitions, and
Concluding
Sentences
Conclusion
Style/Voice
In-Text Citations
Mechanics
MLA Format
Works Cited
DE US History Research Paper Rubric
Details
Poi
nts
Ear
ned
Points
Possible
Thesis is clearly stated in the introduction
and restated in the conclusion
Thesis is clear, arguable, well-developed and
is an arguable statement of position
Introduction effectively grabs reader’s
attention and states topic
Paper is researched, detailed and historically
accurate
All information relates to the thesis
Paper uses information from a variety of
sources (not jut 1 or 2)
Analyzes evidence throughout paper
Connections are made between evidence and
thesis
Each body paragraph explores one topic
4
Topic sentences, transitions, and concluding
sentences are included in each body
paragraph
6
Summary of topic with concluding ideas
Introduces no new material
Style and voice are appropriate to the given
audience and purpose
Word choice is specific, meaningful and
somewhat varied throughout the paper
In-text citations are included for all
paraphrased and quoted information
(parenthetical)
All six sources are represented in the paper
3
3
3
Citations are formatted correctly
3
Minimal or no errors in spelling and
grammar
4
Correct MLA Format (font, spacing, MLA
header, last name/page number)
Works Cited format is correct (alphabetical
order, hanging indents, font, last name/page
number)
3
3
3
3
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
3
Organization
Word Count
Final Draft
Total Score
Comments:
Sources are documented correctly and match
those used in the essay
2 books, 2 Internet, and 2 “other” sources are
included
3
Essay is correctly divided into paragraphs
and is well-organized.
Essay is 1800-2100 words
Final draft uploaded to Turnitin.com on time.
If the final draft is late 5 points a day will be
deducted.
5
6
4
________/ 85
points