Assignment 1: Different Approaches to Diversity Issues (1865–1925)

History 105: Due Week 3 and worth 120 points (Dr. Stansbury) 

Submission deadline: 9am Eastern time; Monday morning, October 21

In Assignment 1, we ask you to choose one of three topic choices listed below on the subject of diversity then use the Writing Guide located in Blackboard to write a brief paper on the subject. Each topic explores two different approaches to diversity during the 60-year period after the Civil War (1865–1925). The dynamic between the two approaches will have a profound impact on our history then—and now.

As you prepare and brainstorm ideas for your paper, first read and review what our Schultz textbook covers on the subject. Then, consider the other sources listed with each topic below. It is important that you review these sources carefully because your paper should use a minimum of three sources from the list below. Besides this instruction sheet and the Writing Guide, be sure to review the other helps (documents or video) provided by your instructor. For information on the SWS format, see the “Strayer Writing Standards” tab on the lower left of your Blackboard course shell. 

TOPIC CHOICE ONE: Empowering African Americans—Two Strategies

Here you will focus on the approaches of Booker T. Washington and W. E. B. Du Bois. Other noted names and certainly different organizations will become part of your inquiry. Washington’s famous 1895 “Atlanta Compromise” speech (labeled such later by critics) sets the tone. One might find virtues, problems and successes associated with both strategies. You might see elements of each in strategies of later leaders and related issues even today.

Sources: Schultz, p. 340–2, 400–1, 404–5. See http://historymatters.gmu.edu/d/39/; and see http://historymatters.gmu.edu/d/40

TOPIC CHOICE TWO: Getting Women the Vote—Two Strategies

Here you will focus on the approaches of two organizations and some names associated with each. These are the NAWSA (National American Woman Suffrage Association; later the League of Women Voters) and the NWP (National Women’s Party). You will identify the strategic approach and key players in each as they pursued the common goal of getting women the right to vote. One might find virtues, problems and successes associated with both strategies. You might see elements of each in strategies of later leaders and related issues even today.

Sources: Schultz, p. 364–366. Also see https://www.womenshistory.org/education-resources/biographies/carrie-chapman-catt on one of the leaders of the NAWSA; on the NWP’s Alice Paul, see https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5GDe4DkZN2A ; and https://americanhistory.si.edu/blog/2012/05/alice-paul-champion-of-woman-suffrage.html.

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TOPIC CHOICE THREE: Immigration—Two Opposing Approaches and Views

Here you will focus on two opposing views of immigration and its impact on American culture and life. These are visible in the late 1800s and early 1900s, in a time where immigration was skyrocketing for a long period—but significant restrictions would come into play. One view is represented by lines of a famous poem on the base of the Statue of Liberty. The other finds its place in laws restricting immigration. One might find virtues, problems and successes associated with one or both strategies. You might see elements of each in strategies of later leaders and related issues even today.

Sources: Schultz, p. 334–5, 348–9, 358–9, 408–9. Look for events and issues like the opening of Ellis Island, the melting pot idea, the Chinese Exclusion Act, and the National Origins Act. Also see the poem on the Statue of Liberty base: https://www.nps.gov/stli/learn/historyculture/colossus.htm . And see http://college.cengage.com/history/wadsworth_9781133309888/unprotected/ps/chinese_exclusion_act.htm .

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Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:

• Use the Strayer      Writing Standards (SWS).      The format is different than other formats like APA. Please take a moment      to review the SWS documentation for details.
• Be typed, double spaced between lines, using Times New Roman font, Calibri,      Arial, or Courier (size 10, 11, or 12), with one-inch margins on all      sides; citations and sources must follow SWS format. You must have a      Sources list at the end; each source listed must also be cited in the body      of the paper with an in-text citation. Check with your professor for      any additional instructions. 
• The preferred      file software is Microsoft Word (part of MS-Office). Alternatively, a student can use      Windows’ WordPad (not NotePad) or OpenOffice. (Please do not submit files in .pdf format or Apple’s Pages or google      docs.) 
• Include a cover page containing the title of the      assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title,      and the date. The cover page and the Sources page are not included in the      required assignment length.

· The body of the paper should be five paragraphs and a total of 500-to-800 words in length. The 500 minimum is firm; you really have not adequately developed the paper if less than that. The 800 maximum is a loose guideline. The body of the paper is to be double-spaced. Typically, if you follow these instructions, the body of your paper will be 2-1/2 to 3-1/2 pages in length—add a page for your title page and another for your sources list and that then gets to 4-1/2-to 5/1/2. But, the length requirement is evaluated by word count. 

The paper must be submitted (uploaded and attached) in the course shell provided online.

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

• Discuss the developments, racial and political      policies, and laws from 1865 to the 1920s following the end of slavery.

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Grading for this assignment will be based on answer quality, logic/organization of the paper, and language and writing skills, using the following rubric. [grading rubric is on the next 2 pages below]

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Grading for this assignment will be based on answer quality, logic/organization of the paper, and language and writing skills, using the following rubric. [rubric is on p. 3-4 here]

Points:   120

Assignment 1: Different Approaches to   Diversity Issues (1865-1925)

Criteria

Exemplary

100% A

Proficient

85% B

Fair

75% C

Meets Minimum Expectations

65% D

Unacceptable

0% F

1. Introduction: Identify the two different approaches that you will   discuss. Describe what you will cover in the paper. 

Weight: 10%

Thoroughly and clearly introduced   your paper by identifying the two   different approaches that you will discuss and describing what you will cover   in the paper. 

Satisfactorily introduced your paper   by identifying the two different   approaches that you will discuss and describing what you will cover in the   paper. 

Partially introduced your paper   by identifying the two different   approaches that you will discuss and describing what you will cover in the   paper. 

Insufficiently introduced your paper   by identifying the two different   approaches that you will discuss and describing what you will cover in the   paper

Poor or no introduction. Did not   identify the two different approaches that you will discuss. Did not describe   what you will cover in the paper. 

2. History and Issues: describe the development of the approaches,   any key people or events, and any “success.” 

Weight: 30%

Thoroughly and coherently described   the development of the approaches, any key people or events, and any   “success.”

Satisfactorily described the   development of the approaches, any key people or events, and any “success.”

Partially described the development   of the approaches, any key people or events, and any “success.”

Insufficiently described the   development of the approaches, any key people or events, and any “success.”

Did not submit or incompletely   described the development of the approaches, any key people or events, and   any “success.”

3. Comparison: evaluate what you see as the strengths and   weaknesses of each view, and the impact of each in that period of history.

Weight: 15%

Thoroughly and clearly evaluated   what you see as the strengths and weaknesses of each view, and the impact of   each in that period of history. Used   persuasive reasoning or clear examples. 

Satisfactorily evaluated what you   see as the strengths and weaknesses of each view, and the impact of each in   that period of history.

Partially evaluated what you   see as the strengths and weaknesses of each view, and the impact of each in   that period of history.

Insufficiently evaluated what you   see as the strengths and weaknesses of each view, and the impact of each in   that period of history.

Did not submit   or incompletely evaluated what you see as the strengths and weaknesses of   each view, and the impact of each in that period of history.

4. Conclusion: identify similar   issues or approaches that developed later, and any similar issues today. 

Weight: 15%

Thoroughly and effectively   identified similar issues or approaches that developed later, and any similar   issues today.

Satisfactorily   identified similar issues or approaches that developed later, and any similar   issues today.

Partially   identified similar issues or approaches that developed later, and any similar   issues today.

Insufficiently   identified similar issues or approaches that developed later, and any similar   issues today.

Did not submit   or incompletely identified similar issues or approaches that developed later,   and any similar issues today. 

5. Used the MINIMUM of three sources,   drawing from the list provided. The class text is one of the sources used.   Sources are listed at the end and matching in-text citations are used.

Weight: 10%

Meets at least the minimum number of   required sources; all sources high quality choices. Sources are listed at the   end and also cited in the body of the paper. Solid research is evident.

Meets minimum number of required   sources; most sources come from the list provided.

Does not meet the required number of   sources; some sources poor quality choices or not from the list provided.

Does not meet the required number of   sources; Insufficient on the reference list or in-text citations. 

No sources provided.

6. Writing and Presentation: 

Used good grammar. Presentation shows   clarity, reason, and critical thinking with proper writing mechanics. SWS   format is used for reference entries, in-text citations, paper layout, and   organization. Instructions followed. 

Weight: 20%

0–2 errors.

3–4 errors.

5–6 errors.

7–8 errors.

More than 8 errors present.

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