Final Exam Essay

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Please write a well-constructed essay on the following topic:Trace attitudes on how much power should be given to a central government from the Colonial Era to the Civil War.  Do this by first discussing how the characteristics of the colonial governments reflected the colonists views of who should have power and why (4 points, 6-7 sentences with examples). Then explain why the colonists opposed the Stamp Act but chose to justify their opposition to this law using the ideas of John Locke [you must explain Lockes ideas] (8 points, 10-12 sentences with examples).  Then show (with examples) how the Articles of Confederation reflected the ideals of the Revolution and detail the reasons why this government failed (9 points, 10-11 sentences with examples)).  After that, describe (with examples) how the design of the federal government under the Constitution and Bill of Rights helps prevent the central government from abusing its power (8 points, 9-10 sentences with examples). Next, describe three events between 1792 and 1857 in which the federal government asserted power over the states or the states claimed their own powers (9 points, 10-11 sentences with examples).  Then show how the Dred Scott Decision made slavery an individual right and in doing so made it more difficult to keep the country together (5 points, 7-9 sentences with examples). Finally explain why secession was portrayed as a states right but how the decision to leave the country was driven more by fears of the effects of abolition on the South (7 points, 9-10 sentences with examples).writing Instructions:1.The purpose of this essay is not for you to just provide a laundry list of facts, but for you to pursue some analysis into the events that have shaped American history - that is you must explain WHY things happen.2. It is important to state a central thesis in your introduction, which you then develop in the multi-paragraph body of your paper. You must also have a formal conclusion that restates and summarizes your key points.Grading Rubric:Answers all parts of the question with strong and specific examples that directly relate to the thesisExtensive analysis that not only explains why but also connects to the overall thesis.Solid thesis. Introduction outlines essay and good summary conclusion.  Solid writing skills (topic sentences, well developed paragraphs).

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