America as a World Power Homework

America as a World Power

The following reading is to be completed along with the worksheet by the beginning of class on Tuesday, Oct. 8.

Please read Chapter 18-4 in The Americans textbook. I've included a copy of this chapter section in your shared Imperialism folder. It is entitled, "18 - 4: America as a World Power." Please complete the worksheet that goes with it. It is entitled, "18-4: America as a World Power Worksheet." Again, this is in the shared folder as well.

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Essay Test Thursday! Study!

 Essay Test Thursday on Causes of the Spanish-American War

Don't be this guy. Study for this timed exam.

Don't forget to study for Thursday's essay test. Be sure to report directly to the computer lab. 

The essay is worth 100 test points and will be timed for the class period. No extensions.

Here is how you will be graded out of 100 points:

10 points - Handwritten Outline Written Prior to Exam (5 minutes)

15 points - Thesis Statement / Introduction - contains the main points you plan to argue. Based on the prompt.

60 points - Body of Essay - at least four main points w/ significant support for your argument based on your thesis

10 points - One counterclaim argument w/ optional reply

5 points - Conclusion with no new material introduced