History Essay

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Humanities

The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand was the immediate cause of World War I. But the events that led to the Great War go further back into the nineteenth century. As with the Boxer Rebellion of 1900, nationalism, imperialism, and militarism all played a part.

Analyze how the forces of nationalism, imperialism, and militarism irrevocably led to World War I. Pay particular attention to the rise of Pan-Slavism in Eastern Europe and the corresponding rise of nationalism in German-speaking states. Analyze how the alliance system contributed to the ultimate outbreak of war.

Then analyze the events that drew the United States into World War I. Clearly discuss why America first remained neutral between1914-1917. What role did ethnicity play in America’s neutrality? Then identify and analyze the specific events that led to America’s entrance into the war. Evaluate America’s contribution to the war effort and to what extent America’s entry contributed to the end of the war. Finally, analyze the events that led to the defeat of the Treaty of Versailles. What effect did this have on America’s role in the world during the 1920s and 1930s? Pay particular attention to the role of President Woodrow Wilson both during and after the war, in particular, his efforts to establish the League of Nations.

This paper must be four to five double-spaced pages in length (not including the References page) and utilize no less than four academic quality sources. Margins should be no more than one inch (right and left) and the essay should be composed in an appropriate font and size. Sources must be documented and cited using APA format.

Rubric

Historical Essay Grading Rubric – 150 pts

Historical Essay Grading Rubric – 150 pts
Criteria Ratings Pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeLength
20.0 pts

Meets length requirement

 0.0 pts

Does not meet length requirement

20.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeContent
40.0 pts

Paper addresses all aspects of the assignment.

 34.0 pts

Paper addresses most aspects of the assignment.

 28.0 pts

Paper addresses some aspects of the assignment.

 20.0 pts

Paper addresses few aspects of the assignment.

 0.0 pts

No effort

40.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeOrganization & Concepts
40.0 pts

Ideas are logically organized, including inviting introduction (with a thesis statement) and a satisfactory conclusion, that come together in complete concepts.

 34.0 pts

Ideas are well organized, including inviting introduction (with a thesis statement) and a satisfactory conclusion, with complete concepts.

 28.0 pts

Organization and concepts need some restructuring.

 20.0 pts

Organization and concepts are difficult to follow and incomplete.

 0.0 pts

No effort

40.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWriting
25.0 pts

Throughout the whole work, the writing actively engages with the topic, is free of major errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation; demonstrates strong word choice and sentence variety; avoids short paragraphs that tend to make a paper choppy and difficult to read.

 21.25 pts

Throughout most of the work,the writing actively engages with the topic, is free of major errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation; demonstrates strong word choice and sentence variety; avoids short paragraphs that tend to make a paper choppy and difficult to read.

 17.5 pts

Throughout some of the work, the writing actively engages with the topic, is free of major errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation; demonstrates strong word choice and sentence variety; avoids short paragraphs that tend to make a paper choppy and difficult to read.

 12.5 pts

Throughout little of the work, the writing actively engages with the topic, is free of major errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation; demonstrates strong word choice and sentence variety; avoids short paragraphs that tend to make a paper choppy and difficult to read.

 0.0 pts

No effort

25.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAPA: Citation and Reference Formatting
15.0 pts

Throughout the whole work, in-text references are formatted using APA style; references page includes complete bibliographic information for sources using APA style; references page includes complete bibliographic information for sources using APA style.

 12.75 pts

Throughout most of the work, in-text references are formatted using APA style; references page includes complete bibliographic information for sources using APA style; references page includes complete bibliographic information for sources using APA style.

 10.5 pts

Throughout some of the work, in-text references are formatted using APA style; references page includes complete bibliographic information for sources using APA style; references page includes complete bibliographic information for sources using APA style.

 7.5 pts

Throughout little of the work, in-text references are formatted using APA style; references page includes complete bibliographic information for sources using APA style; references page includes complete bibliographic information for sources using APA style.

 0.0 pts

No effort

15.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAPA: Title Page, References Page, & Page Format
10.0 pts

Paper includes all of the following per APA style: title page, references page, correct margins, correct spacing, and correct font size.

 8.5 pts

Paper includes 4 of the following per APA style: title page, references page, correct margins, correct spacing, and correct font size.

 7.0 pts

Paoer uncludes 3 of the following per APA style: title page, references page, correct margins, correct spacing, and correct font size.

 5.0 pts

Paper includes 2 of the following per APA style: title page, references page, correct margins, correct spacing, and correct font size.

 0.0 pts

Paper includes 1 or none of the following per APA style: title page, references page, correct margins, correct spacing, and correct font size.

10.0 pts