UNIT 6 ASSESSMENT
WRITTEN AS ONE PAPER
Question 1
Identify the innovator from 1815-1860 you feel had the most significant impact on American culture and expansion, including which innovation(s) and why.
Your response must be at least 200 words in length. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying APA citations.
Question 2
Defend which reform movement you feel was most successful in this antebellum America; identify significant writings, leaders, methods, and obstacles faced when working towards this goal.
Your response must be at least 200 words in length. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying APA citations.
Question 3
Take the perspective of an American citizen in 1837, and identify yourself: location, age, and occupation. Assuming this role with no future knowledge, describe your view of Andrew Jackson. Provide an opinion on at least three distinct issues that took place during his administrations (1829-1837).
Your response must be at least 500 words in length. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying APA citations.
REFERENCES TO BE USED:
Johnson, M. P. (2012). Reading the American past: Selected historical documents: Volume 1: To 1877 (5th ed.). Boston, MA: Bedford/St. Martin’s.
Roark, J. L., Johnson, M. P., Cohen, P. C., Stage, S., & Hartmann, S. M. (2014). The American promise: A concise history, volume 1: To 1877 (5th ed.). Boston, MA: Bedford/St. Martin’s.