Assignment

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Assignment Thomas Jeffersons Declaration of
Independence

• In the previous chapter, on the Scientific
  Revolution and The Enlightenment, we studied how
  science and new ways of thinking about mans
  place in the world spurred people to challenge
  traditional, accepted traditions.

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Assignment Thomas Jeffersons Declaration of
Independence

• In this chapter, we have studied the English and
  American Revolutions. In the American
  Revolution, the Declaration of Independence,
  written by Thomas Jefferson, laid out the reasons
  for the colonies leaving Great Britain, as well
  as the founding ideas for the new nation.

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Assignment Thomas Jeffersons Declaration of
Independence

• In a 5-paragraph essay, analyze the Declaration
  of Independence and explain how it shows ideas
  about politics, government, and the rights of man
  taken from the age of the Enlightenment

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Objective 8 points Excellent 4 points (each) Good 3-2 points (each) Poor 1-0 points (each) Total
Introduction directly and clearly states the point of view or purpose of the paper. Introduction directly and clearly states the view or purpose of the paper. Introduction may only vaguely state the view or purpose of the paper. Introduction does not state the papers purpose, or states it in an extremely unclear way.
Conclusion logically brings together all parts of the argument for a clear summary Conclusion logically brings together all parts of the argument for a clear summary. Conclusion may have gaps in bringing together the various parts of the argument. Conclusion does not bring together the parts of the argument.

Support 12 points Excellent 12-9 points Good 8-5 points Poor 4-0 points Total
Evidence used is appropriate, strong, and supports the main thesis All information used strongly supports the main thesis Most information used strongly supports the main thesis Most of the information in the paper is weak and does not support the main thesis

Clarity and Logic 4 points Excellent 4 points (each) Good 3-2 points (each) Poor 1-0 points (each) Total
Writing mechanics and structure follow common standards of written English for the subject Writing mechanics and structure have few, if any, errors Writing mechanics and structure may have some minor problems that do not detract from the paper overall. Writing mechanics and structure have numerous errors that cause major problems with the paper