Early American Colony;
Book: Give me liberty an American history by eric foner seagull volume 1.
Early American Colony
Assignment:
Write a 3 page paper about one (1) of the American Colonies in the 17th Century (1601-1700). Include, at minimum, the following answers but feel free to add additional information from your research.
Who settled that colony? Are there any other notable figures?
What was their economic source?
Early interaction with Native Americans
Description of daily life, clothing, religious practices
What happened to that colony?
Be specific in your examples and cite all sources. The textbook can be a source (chapters 2 & 3), but you will need more information than is found in the text, so plan to include at least two additional academic sources. Citations need to be in APA format.
Grading Criteria:
Format: Typed, double-spaced, 12 pt Courier New font, 1” margins, minimum 3 (full) pages and 3 sources. APA format for cover page and citations. 5 points
Content: Detailed description & explanation of the colony, as well as an analysis of their place in early American history. Good incorporation of research into paper. 15 points
Quality: Good organization: This includes a good introduction and conclusion, clear transitions, avoidance of repetition, and avoidance of packing multiple points in same paragraph. Writing style: This includes good prose in general, proofreading, grammar and sentence structure. 5 points
