The following questions should be answered by Wednesday January 30, 2013, 12:00a.m. Students, essay questions should be answered in your own words by summarizing, paraphrasing, and/or analyzing content information. You should use the textbook or internet as a resource but not to copy and paste or write in someone else's words. Content information should be accurate and based on informational readings and text.Students are to select one (1) question to answer in two detailed paragraphs and state a thesis sentence based on your argument to be explained (Thesis statement should be the 1st or 2nd sentence). Grammatical errors should be reviewed and corrected before submitting your essay questions. The essay is worth 80 points total.
Extension Assignment- Students should comment on at least two of their classmates’ essays by Friday, February 1, 2013, 12:00a.m. Your comments should be at least 2-3 sentences in length. he comment should be a critical evaluation of the essay and explain whether you agree with the argument or disagree. This assignment will allow students to become peer supporters in this AP US History class and help critic the writings of their classmates. This assignment is worth 20 points (10 points per comment).Your overall grade will come from Mrs. Ladd.
Students, remember select one question from the following questions listed below:
1. To what extent were the supporters and the reforms of the Populists of the 1890s both ahead of their times and behind their times?
2. Analyze the reasons for relatively few congressional or presidential accomplishements during the Gilded Age, despite high voter participation in national politics.
3. To what extent did the election of 1896 represent a turning point in the history of U.S. politics?
