HIS-144 ONL
America at War Worksheet
Scoring Guide
| Directions: Using resources from the Topic 7 Readings, including your textbook, materials provided by your instructor through class discussion, and materials from the GCU Library Guide for HIS-144 US History Themes, complete the assignment worksheet. Each answer to the questions should be a minimum of 100-200 words; and, include citations for each question formatted using the APA Style Guide. The overall assignment must include three to five relevant scholarly sources in support of your content. Each response should show good writing mechanics, grammar, formatting, and proper citations at the end of each question/response. Wikipedia, Ask.com, ehow.com and other online information sites, encyclopedias, or dictionaries are not considered university academic sources and are NOT TO BE USED. | POSSIBLE | ACTUAL |
| Described the causes of the war? Described what attempts were made beforehand to prevent war? | 15 | |
| Described the general course of the war (major battles, leader decisions, significant events). Described the turning point for victory or defeat. | 15 | |
| Described how the homefront responded to this war. Discussed opportunities and challenges American society faced during the war | 15 | |
| Explained the outcomes of the war and the significant changes or results that followed the war. | 15 | |
| Explained how the war contributed to the creation of an American identity. | 15 | |
| Each section is 100-200 words, with citations, and APA style. | 10 | |
| A minimum of three – five relevant scholarly resources. | 5 | |
| TOTAL | 90 |
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America At War – ONL