In what ways was American slavery an eminently modern system? How is American capitalism a direct descendant of American slavery? Please keep your paper to 1500 words. Be sure to use evidence from the book, ?The Half has Never Been Told? by Edward Baptist, to support your arguments in the paper. You may also use evidence from the other assigned readings (Eric Foner’s ?Give Me Liberty! (Vol. 1, 4th Edition)? or Elizabeth Cobbs’ ?Major Problems in American History?, Volume 1, 4th Edition) to support your arguments, but your answer should focus almost exclusively on evidence from The Half Has Never Been Told.
Long Paper Rubric (2)
Long Paper Rubric (2)
Criteria Ratings Pts
Thesis
Excellent
50.0 pts Very Good
47.0 pts Good
43.0 pts Satisfactory
39.0 pts Average
34.0 pts Below Average
30.0 pts Partially Proficient
25.0 pts Not Proficient
13.0 pts Failure
0.0 pts
Did the paper have a strong thesis statement? Did you follow all of the guidelines provided to you in the thesis statement worksheet? Without a thesis the paper lacks clear direction. 50.0 pts
Evidence
Excellent
50.0 pts Very Good
47.0 pts Good
43.0 pts Satisfactory
39.0 pts Average
34.0 pts Below Average
30.0 pts Partially Proficient
25.0 pts Not Proficient
13.0 pts Failure
0.0 pts
Did the paper contain evidence to support the argument? IF you are going to make an argument, then you need evidence to support it. Be sure to cite your sources. 50.0 pts
Writing
Excellent
50.0 pts Very Good
47.0 pts Good
43.0 pts Satisfactory
39.0 pts Average
34.0 pts Below Average
30.0 pts Partially Proficient
25.0 pts Not Proficient
13.0 pts Failure
0.0 pts
Was your writing clear and concise? For full marks your paper needs to be void of spelling and grammar errors. You also need to avoid using the passive voice. A good paper is not one that is written well, but instead is edited thoroughly and rewritten for clarity.
50.0 pts
Prompt
Excellent
50.0 pts Very Good
47.0 pts Good
43.0 pts Satisfactory
39.0 pts Average
34.0 pts Below Average
30.0 pts Partially Proficient
25.0 pts Not Proficient
13.0 pts Failure
0.0 pts
Does the paper address the prompt? You need to be sure to answer the questions and stay within the parameters of the prompt for full credit. 50.0 pts
Total Points: 200.0
