For this monograph, write an essay of at least 500 words in response to the following prompts:_x000D_
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How does the author argue that the year, 1831, was such a pivotal time? What new challenges and/or questions did Americans begin to have at that time?_x000D_
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Be sure to have a clear argument that you defend with relevant evidence from the monograph or other sources we have studied this semester. Organize your paper with a logical structure and use clear topic sentences and transitions to help your reader understand the logic of your organization. IMPORTANT: Edit your paper thoroughly to avoid errors and to improve readability. Take your essay to the writing center or ask me to help you with proofreading before you submit your essay!_x000D_
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Grading criteria:_x000D_
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• Argument: 25% Does your paper have a clear, singular, specific argument that answers the question?_x000D_
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• Evidence: 25% Do you use all of the relevant evidence to defend your argument? Relevant evidence includes not only references to the monograph, but also to at least one other document or source we have studied this semester (United Sates History anything from the years 1325-1828)_x000D_
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• Organization: 25% Does your paper have a logical structure and use clear topic sentences and transitions?_x000D_
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• Clarity: 25% Is your prose efficient, crisp and polished, free of excessive passive voice or distracting spelling or grammatical errors? Did you avoid use of the first person voice (I, we, our, us, me, my, mine)?_x000D_
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Formatting:_x000D_
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• 12-pt., Times New Roman font, double-spaced_x000D_
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• 500 words or more_x000D_
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Use MLA citation for quotes. Your paper is due no later than Sunday, November 1, 11:59PM