This document provides instructions for Assignment 2 which asks students to discuss how their understanding of America's origins has changed after reading historical documents. Students are asked to discuss new insights into early immigrant experiences and the effect of this new knowledge on concepts like property ownership, citizenship, freedom, and the American Dream. Students must post their response by January 9th and review and comment on two peers' responses by January 13th, supporting their conclusions with evidence from readings.
Assignment 2Discussion – Rethinking American OriginsAfter.docx
1. Assignment 2:
Discussion – Rethinking American Origins
After reading the historical documents for this Module, how has
your understanding of America’s origins changed? For example,
what new things have you learned about the early American
immigrant experience? What effect does this new knowledge
have on how you think about crucial elements of American life,
like property ownership, citizenship, freedom (and other
political ideals), as well as the “American Dream”?
By
Saturday, January 9, 2016
, post your responses to the appropriate
Discussion Area
. Review and comment on at least two peers’ responses by the
end of the module,
Wednesday, January 13, 2016
. Be sure to make specific references to readings and other
research to support your conclusions.
Submit your response to the appropriate
Discussion Area
. Start reviewing and responding to your peers’ posts as early in
the module as possible. Expand on your classmates’ posts to
critically engage in the discussion. You can ask a question, post
a comment, or add a point to expand the discussion.