In the previous unit you have learned about America before the arrival of the Europeans and the early colonial period - the European invasion, the planting of the various colonies, and the introduction of labor systems (both indentured servitude and chattel slavery). The 18th century represents the era of the mature colonies. During this century there will be increased competition between the imperial powers and many wars. The Spanish empire will continue its slow decline. The British Empire will grow - due to its successes on the battlefield, at sea and at the diplomatic tables - into the most powerful European state by the latter half of the century. Note that we will now use the terminology of "Britain/British" instead of English because the countries of Scotland and England (which had shared the same king since 1603) formally merged in a political union to become the Kingdom of Great Britain in 1707. France will become the primary competitor with Britain as the Dutch, Portuguese, and other European colonial powers fade.Over the next lessons, we will lay the ground for the American Revolution and the creation of a new nation. Pay close attention not only to political changes, but also changes in economic status and social consciousness in the thirteen British colonies. This will give you a better understanding of why the colonists began to feel that they would be better off on their own despite the fact that they were in a relatively weak position on the edge of a continental wilderness and would be responsible for defending themselves against the other European powers. This is a pivotal period in our history. It is the age when our view of ourselves as a distinct people apart, as Americans, begins. It is a fascinating transformation! Module Objectivesidentify key events, peoples, individuals, terms, periods, and chronology of the history of the United States in the 18th Century; distinguish between historical fact and historical interpretation; and connect historical events in chronological chain(s) of cause and effectdevelop critical thinking skills by discussing the living nature of history, using historical evidence to critique competing interpretations of the same historical events, explaining the nature of historical controversies for the 18th Centurysynthesize diverse historical information and evidence related to broad themes of U.S. history and present this information in coherent, well-articulated, and well-substantiated analytical discussionsdevelop the ability to connect choices, actions, and consequences to ethical decision making by examining the motivations and actions of key figures in U.S. history in the 18th Centurydevelop an understanding of civic and social responsibility by examining interactions within and between regional, national, and global communities in U.S. history in the 18th Centuryanalyze primary source documents relating to the time period of the 18th Centurydemonstrate basic awareness of the historical geography of the United States for the 18th CenturyPreviousNext

Primary Document Analysis Paper Guidelines   Word Document Primary Document Analytic Paper Guidelines Directions: – Please write a 3 page response to the following question. Responses should be typed in Times New Roman or Cambria, 12 point font, double spaced, with 1 inch margins on all sides. In his preface to the Voices of Freedom document reader, Eric Foner notes that “Freedom is not a fixed, timeless category with a single unchanging definition. Rather, the history of the United States is, in part, a story of debates, disagreements, and struggles over freedom.” Foner further contends that the documents “reflect how Americans at different points in history have defined freedom as an overarching idea, or have understood its many dimensions, including political, religious, economic, and personal freedom.” Read each of the following documents in Voices of Freedom: Ch. 18: Doc. 116 – John Ryan, “A Living Wage” Ch. 19: Doc. 122 – Woodrow Wilson, “A World ‘Safe for Democracy’” Ch. 20: Doc. 133 – Congress Debates Immigration Ch. 21: Doc. 140 – Franklin Roosevelt, “Speech to the Democratic National Convention” Ch. 22: Doc. 147 – Henry Luce, “The American Century” After reading each document in its entirety, first establish the historical context in which the author wrote, then comment on how each author defines freedom given the historical circumstances. You should include at least one supporting quotation to support your contention. (cite using in-text citations: Voices of Freedom, 268). Next, compare and contrast the authors’ definitions of freedom and comment on how the definition of freedom has changed over time from the Progressive Era through World War II. Again, be sure to include relevant contextual information so that your reader understands what was going on in the United States at the time that each document was written. (cite your Give Me Liberty textbook for this information. Give Me Liberty, 222). Discuss how and why the definition of freedom changed throughout the early years of the 20th century. Make sure to take notes on each document and appropriate contextual information BEFORE writing. The Primary Document Analysis Worksheet provides a good basis from which to take notes. Mechanical Requirements: Your paper should have a clear introduction with thesis statement that gives an overview of how the definition of freedom changed over time. Your paper should have a conclusion summarizing the significance of the changing definition of freedom in American history. 3 page minimum, 4 page maximum (this means at least 3 FULL – TO THE BOTTOM – pages) Typed – 12 point font, Times New Roman or Cambria 1 inch margins on all sides Double spaced Please write in the THIRD person (no “I” or “you”) Introduce all quotes with your own analysis – they should flow seamlessly as part of your sentence. Write in past tense Use active voice BE SURE TO PROOFREAD YOUR WORK! Visit the Writing Studio (or SmartThinking) for help with this – they arevery useful (and free!) services! Cite assigned course materials only below Foner, Eric. Give Me Liberty!. 4th ed. Vol. 2. New York: W.W. Norton, 2014. Print. Foner, Eric. Voices of Freedom. 4th ed. Vol. 2. New York: W.W. Norton, 2014. Print.