Events described in founding fathers

U.S. History 31A

Lesson 4 Assignment Parts A and B

 

 

Part A. Chapter/Story Analysis (10 points each, 60 points total)

Write a brief analysis of the historical significance of each of the six chapters. Be sure to mention the event that is central to each chapter and the roles key figures played in the event.

 

  1. The Duel

 

 

 

  1. The Dinner

 

 

 

  1. The Silence

 

 

 

  1. The Farewell

 

 

 

  1. The Collaborators

 

 

 

  1. The Friendship

 

 

 

 


Part B. Essay (40 points)

Using your briefs, write an organized, well-thought-out, multi-paragraph essay related to your reading assignment, Founding Brothers. Respond to one of the following two prompts:

 

  • Apply the generalization “Historical events are often the result of a variety of contributing factors” to the events described in Founding Brothers. What factors from the book and the era led to the events that were the inspiration for these chapters?

 

  • Apply the generalization “Historical events are often the result of luck, fate, chance, coincidence” to the events described in Founding Brothers.

 

Note: Review the tips for writing a historical essay that are outlined in the course introduction. The essay should be typed, double-spaced, and three to five pages in length.

 

Start your essay here (be sure to restate the prompt you chose):

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