A World of Field and Fences

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These are 1-2 page responses (no more than 2 pages) to questions concerning topics from the reading of Cronon, William. “A world of fields and fences.” Changes in the Land: Indians, Colonists, and the Ecology of New England (1988), and to response the first question that I uploaded. See specific instructions in the documents below. The reading is the scannable document below.

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3/3/2019 Reading Reﬂection 7 (RR7) Reading Reﬂec on 7 (RR7) Submit Assignment Due Friday by 10am Points 40 Submitting a file upload (Turnitin enabled) File Types doc, docx, and pdf Available Feb 25 at 10am May 3 at 5pm 2 months Submission: Submit Weekly Reflections electronically on bCourses by 10am ON THE DAY OF YOUR SECTION or before the beginning of sections that begin prior to 10am. Also, be sure to bring a hard copy to section that you can draw on in discussion. You must submit RR assignments to bCourses on time, even if you miss section. THE DUE DATE LISTED ON bCOURSES DOES NOT APPLY FOR THIS ASSIGNMENT. Late submissions will be accepted up to one week after the due date, and will be marked down 20%. Reading Reflections (RRs): These are 12 page responses (no more than 2 pages) to questions concerning topics from the previous week’s readings and lectures. They offer a chance to clarify your knowledge, understanding and feelings on a theme or topic. The following guidelines aim to help you structure your paper to express your ideas clearly and succinctly. Be prepared to discuss your thoughts in section. 1. Responses: Before RRs are due, three questions will be posted in the “RR” folder on bCourses. Respond to only one of the three questions, observing the following guidelines: 2. The reflections should be written in the form of a response to an essay prompt, including: A thesis statement (1 sentence) in the first (typically brief) paragraph responding clearly to the question asked (e.g., “In this essay I argue that…”) A summary of the key points of your argument supporting your thesis (12 sentences directly following your thesis statement, and typically at the end of the first paragraph [e.g., “To support my argument, I consider points A, B and C.”]) A wellreasoned argument (typically 2 paragraphs after the thesis statement paragraph) Topic sentences describing paragraph contents and reflecting key point in your argument Sentences containing relevant information and analysis supporting your thesis A conclusion sentence at the end of the final paragraph that expands on your thesis Respond to the question based primarily on readings and lectures. There is no need to draw from outside material, though you may do so if you wish. Write succinctly and clearly, editing out all unnecessary verbiage. Use proper grammar and pay attention to writing style. Summarize and/or use examples to support your thesis. Demonstrate a close reading of the material and refer to specifics of authors’ arguments. https://bcourses.berkeley.edu/courses/1478590/assignments/7947439 1/2 3/3/2019 Reading Reﬂection 7 (RR7) Paraphrase rather than using quotes, unless you want to highlight and/or analyze something specifically related to how an author says what you choose to quote. Your personal opinions and feelings about the material are important, and you are strongly encouraged, but not required, to express these in the assignment. For instance, you may: Relate issues and themes to contemporary social, environmental or political topics Explore your feelings about the issues raised in terms of personal experiences Comment on the ethical implications of the issues addressed by the question Form: One to two pages total writing. 1" margins 12point font Use parenthetic references for all citations of quotes and ideas drawn from readings, with page numbers in MLA format [e.g., (du Buys 1998, 23)]. Do not include a bibliography. See the Reading, Writing and Reference folder in bCourses for an MLA form guide. Grading: Each RR will be graded for content, form, creativity and writing quality on a 40point basis (out of the 1000point total for the course). Submission schedule: Please submit RR3 and either RR4 or RR7. Do not submit both RR4 and RR7 (pick one). https://bcourses.berkeley.edu/courses/1478590/assignments/7947439 2/2 ESPM 50 - Reading reflections - week 7 Spring 2019 1. In his essay “A world of fields and fences,” William Cronon describes how New England colonists used fencing to bound their property. He argues that this highlights differences between Native American and colonists' ideas concerning land use and resource management. He states that “fences marked off, not only the map of a settlement's property rights, but its economic activities and ecological relationships as well.” Using specific examples from the reading and/or lecture, explain the following: A. how fences reflect different ideas about the nature of property and/or land ownership held by Native Americans versus European colonists. B. how fences reveal different uses of the land by Native Americans and colonists.
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The use of fencing in Farming in the early agriculture
According to the author, introduction, and use of fences in early agriculture was a turning
point. It is also true that both the Native Americans and the European colonies all applied
barriers in their early farming. The walls were either used demarcate animals from crops. Some
fences were used to divide land belonging to various people, i.e. showing ownership. There is a
different manner in which the Indians and the British...