history assignment

Assignment 1.1: A Changing World Thesis and Outline
Due Week 3

“The discovery of America, and that of the passage to the East Indies by the
Cape of Good Hope, are the two greatest events recorded in the history of
[human] kind”—Adam Smith, in The Wealth of Nations, 1776. Think about
why he and many other notables supported this statement, especially concerning
the discovery of America. What was so important about this New World across the
Atlantic Ocean from Europe? How did it change globalization in terms of trade,
culture, societies, innovations, old and new world exchanges, and in other
ways?

Part 1:
1. Write a thesis statement that is one to two (1-2) sentences long in which
you:

1. State
   your thesis on how the discovery of America changed the world. Justify
   your response.

For the first part of this assignment, you will create a
thesis statement. A thesis statement is usually a single sentence somewhere in
your first paragraph that presents your main idea to the reader. The body of
the essay organizes the material you gather and present in support of your main
idea. Keep in mind that a thesis is an interpretation of a question or subject,
not the subject itself. (Note: Please consult the Purdue OWL Website
with tips on how to construct a proper thesis; the website can be found at: https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/545/01…)

Part 2:
For the next part of this assignment you will create an outline of the main
points you want to address in this paper. This outline will serve as the basis for
your Assignment 1.2 Final Draft. (Note: Please use the Purdue Owl Website to
assist you with this assignment; this website can be accessed at: https://owl.english.purdue.edu/engagement/2/2/55/)

2. Write a one to two (1-2) page outline in which you:

1. Determine
   three (3) major aspects that demonstrate Old and New World exchanges.
2. List
   five (5) specific groups that were affected by this event. Provide two (2)
   examples for each cohort describing how they were affected.
3. List
   five (5) ways that the creation of new global trade routes affected the
   occupations and lifestyles of the average working American in the
   colonies.
4. Use at
   least three (3) academic references besides or in addition to the
   textbook. Note: Wikipedia and other similar websites do not qualify
   as academic resources.

Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:

• Be
  typed, double-spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch
  margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or
  school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional
  instructions.
• 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 reference page are not included in the required assignment page
  length.

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this
assignment are:

• Recognize
  the main factors that led to America’s early development.
• Use
  technology and information resources to research issues in American
  History to 1865.
• Write
  clearly and concisely about American History to 1865 using proper writing
  mechanics.

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