HISTY316-21A (HAM)

The Birth of the United States

15 Points

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Division of Arts Law Psychology & Social Sciences
School of Social Sciences
History

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Convenor(s)

Raymond Richards

Raymond Richards
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Paper Description

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Tom Paine, who was himself an important participant in the American Revolution, echoed the opinion of many when he said the conflict had “contributed more to enlighten the world, and diffuse a spirit of freedom and liberality among mankind, than any human event … that ever preceded it.” This paper explores the causes, course and consequences of the struggle by which thirteen colonies won independence from Britain and formed the United States of America.

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Paper Structure

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The paper is taught by lectures and tutorials. The tutorials take place during the Thursday classes.
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Learning Outcomes

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Students who successfully complete the course should be able to:

  • Students should

    learn a wide range of information about the American Revolution, also known as the American War of Independence

    • form an understanding of the founding of the United States, including the political, social, economic, intellectual, and military dimensions
    • use scholarly conventions when gathering information and using it to present an historical explanation
    • develop the ability to think, speak, and write clearly and analytically. Students should be able to weigh information and arguments, and to express themselves in a lucid and compelling manner
    • enjoy history.
    Linked to the following assessments:
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Assessment

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Internal assessment/examination ratio: 1:1

Students will write two assignments, each worth 25 percent of the overall grade for the paper. The first assignment will be a document analysis, and the other will be an essay.

The examination is worth 50 percent of the grade for this paper. It will be in three parts of equal value. Part A will ask a single essay question. Part B will ask students to identify and then discuss the significance of any three items from a range of choices. The final part will ask students to answer one essay question from a range. The examination will be based on The Birth of the Republic, the lectures and the tutorials.

Students will fail the paper if they claim historical knowledge from magical, supernatural or paranormal sources instead of from empirical evidence.

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Assessment Components

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The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 50:50. There is no final exam. The final exam makes up 50% of the overall mark.

The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 50:50 or 0:0, whichever is more favourable for the student. The final exam makes up either 50% or 0% of the overall mark.

Component DescriptionDue Date TimePercentage of overall markSubmission MethodCompulsory
1. The Document Analysis
29 Mar 2021
4:30 PM
25
  • Hand-in: Assignment Box
2. The Essay
27 Apr 2021
4:30 PM
25
  • Hand-in: Assignment Box
3. Exam
50
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Assessment Total:     100    
Failing to complete a compulsory assessment component of a paper will result in an IC grade
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Required and Recommended Readings

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Required Readings

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Edmund S. Morgan, The Birth of the Republic, 1763-89 3rd or 4th edition (University of Chicago Press)

The HISTY316 booklet is for sale at Waikato Print. You need it for the Document Analysis and for the tutorial readings.

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Online Support

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This paper uses Moodle to help communication between staff and students.
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Workload

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This paper is worth 15 points, so it involves 150 hours of study.
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Linkages to Other Papers

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Prerequisite(s)

All 300 level History papers normally have as prerequisites three papers in History, including at least one at 200 level.

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Restriction(s)

Restricted papers: HIST316

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