American History Timeline Custom Essay

Timeline Part I
NOTE: Before starting the Timeline project please refer to the “Example Timeline Matrix” document.
Instructions: Complete the matrix by providing the Time Period/Date(s) in column B, and the Description and Significance of the People/Event(s) to American History in column C. See complete instructions in the Syllabus for the Module 1 assignment entitled, “Timeline Part I.” NOTE: The timeline project does not need to be submitted to turnitin.

NOTE: Please write your answers in a clear and concise manner. Limit your submission of the Timeline Part I up to 250 words per topic/subtopic. For example, if a topic is divided into 3 subtopics, you may write a maximum of 250 per subtopic listed. Be sure to cite all sources.

Major Event/Epoch in American History Time Period/Date(s) Description and Significance of the People/Event(s) to American History
1) Describe three different American Indian cultures prior to colonization.
2) The effects of British colonization on the Native Americans.
3) The evolution of the socio-political milieu during the colonial period, including Protestant Christianity’s impact on colonial social life.
4) The effects of the Seven Years’ War.
5) The evolution of the concept of “God-given freedom of the individual” stemming from the Protestant Reformation and developing through the American Enlightenment and the Great Awakening, and culminating with the Declaration of Independence.
6) The evolution of the socio-political and cultural milieu that created the conditions necessitating and including the formation of the:
a) Declaration of Independence
b) U.S. Constitution (including the Bill of Rights)
7) The character of George Washington and his precedent-setting impact for future presidents.
8) The evolution of Jeffersonian Democracy and its legacy, including:
a) The Louisiana Purchase
b) The Second Great Awakening
c) The Embargo Act
d) Issues with the courts
9) The War of 1812
10) The Monroe Doctrine
11) The evolution of Jacksonian democracy and its legacy including:
a) The Nullification crisis
b) The bank crisis
c) The Trail of Tears
d) The socio-political effects of Manifest Destiny

12) The causes and effects of the Mexican-American War (1846-1848).

Timeline Part I Scoring Guide

REQUIREMENTS: POSSIBLE ACTUAL
Correct dates/time period for each of the 12 Major events listed in the matrix. 12

Accurate description and significance of the key players and events for each of the following :
1) Describe three different American Indian cultures prior to colonization. 9
2) The effects of British colonization on the Native Americans. 9
3) The evolution of the socio-political milieu during the colonial period, including Protestant Christianity’s impact on colonial social life. 10
4) The effects of the Seven Years’ War. 10
5) The evolution of the concept of “God-given freedom of the individual” stemming from the Protestant Reformation and developing through the American Enlightenment and the Great Awakening, and culminating with the Declaration of Independence. 7
6) The evolution of the socio-political and cultural milieu that created the conditions necessitating and including the formation of the:
a) Declaration of Independence
b) The U.S. Constitution (including the Bill of Rights) 14
7) The character of George Washington and his precedent-setting impact for future presidents. 8
8) The evolution of Jeffersonian Democracy and its legacy, including:
a) Louisiana Purchase
b) The Second Great Awakening
c) The Embargo Act
d) Issues with the courts 14
9) The War of 1812 10
10) The Monroe Doctrine 7
11) The evolution of Jacksonian democracy and its legacy including:
a) The Nullification crisis
b) The bank crisis
c) The Trail of Tears
d) The socio-political effects of Manifest Destiny 14
12) The causes and effects of the Mexican-American War (1846-1848). 6

Solid academic writing and in-text citations including a reference page using GCU documentation guidelines. 20
TOTAL 150