Assignment Question
The period of American history from the Constitutional Period (1783-1793) to the start of American Civil War (1861)
Compose a reflection essays using the the following prompts (three parts):
Part 1) Surveying the period of American history running from the Constitutional Period (1783-1793) to the start of American Civil War (1861), pick a broad topic that you most appreciated learning about (for example, how the principles of the Revolution informed the content of early American politics, or how territorial expansion contributed to the tensions between the North and South, or how the paradox of freedom and slavery saturated all aspects of national life). Explain how this topic materialized in the historical moment and was experienced by people of that period in time. In your explanation use specific materials assigned for the course and the in-class discussion as supporting information. (600 words)
Part 2) Pick a more narrow topic that you appreciated learning about (for example, how the Second Great Awakening influenced American democracy in the Antebellum Period or why Nat Turner led a slave revolt in Virginia in 1831). Explain the historical details and greater significance (or meaning) of this topic, using assigned course materials as your supporting information. (400 words)
Part 3) Briefly, what from this time period would you like to learn more about? (100 words)
