AP World History
2nd Quarter Project
19th Century Biographies
Ms. Clairice Riggio
Background Information: The umbrella of the 19th Century covers the time period of 1750 to 1914. Historians refer to this period as The Long 19th Century and it is characterized by several themes which have shaped the world we live in today. These themes are Industrialization, Revolution and Independence Movements, Nationalism, Reform Movements, Imperialism and Emancipation. These themes illustrate the changes that helped set in motion the increase in the power of the West in the world at large.
Task: You are to choose one of the aforementioned themes of the 19th Century and discuss TWO individuals that personified that theme. You are to discuss ONE Male and ONE Female. They must be related to the same theme and have had similar goals, but they do NOT have to have worked together! Papers should discuss the background information of each individual, the contributions/activities of each individual and their impact on World History. Your introduction should examine the theme and your conclusion should establish a connection between the two individuals.
Grading: The grade for this project will be determined by the following criteria:
Discussion of Theme: 10 points
Background Information: 20 points total (10 points for each individual)
Activities/Contributions: 20 points total (10 points for each individual)
Impact: 20 points total (10 points for each individual)
Conclusion/Connection: 10 points
Bibliography/Citation: (MLA Format): 10 points
Format, Spelling, Grammar: 10 points
MLA Format can be found on the Information Center Blog
Background Information: The umbrella of the 19th Century covers the time period of 1750 to 1914. Historians refer to this period as The Long 19th Century and it is characterized by several themes which have shaped the world we live in today. These themes are Industrialization, Revolution and Independence Movements, Nationalism, Reform Movements, Imperialism and Emancipation. These themes illustrate the changes that helped set in motion the increase in the power of the West in the world at large.
Task: You are to choose one of the aforementioned themes of the 19th Century and discuss TWO individuals that personified that theme. You are to discuss ONE Male and ONE Female. They must be related to the same theme and have had similar goals, but they do NOT have to have worked together! Papers should discuss the background information of each individual, the contributions/activities of each individual and their impact on World History. Your introduction should examine the theme and your conclusion should establish a connection between the two individuals.
Grading: The grade for this project will be determined by the following criteria:
Discussion of Theme: 10 points
Background Information: 20 points total (10 points for each individual)
Activities/Contributions: 20 points total (10 points for each individual)
Impact: 20 points total (10 points for each individual)
Conclusion/Connection: 10 points
Bibliography/Citation: (MLA Format): 10 points
Format, Spelling, Grammar: 10 points
MLA Format can be found on the Information Center Blog
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Papers should be approximately 5-7 pages in length.
Papers MUST be typed, doubled-spaced, 1” margins, 12 pt. font Times New Roman or Arial.
Papers should have a cover with a title, your name, my name and your class period.
Papers will NOT be accepted unless they are stapled!
Papers are Due no later than Wednesday, January 17. Late papers will lose half a letter grade for each day they are late.
This project is part of your second quarter project grade which is 20% of your second Quarter grade!!
Plagiarism will NOT be tolerated!!
Biography Proposal: One page write-up what theme you have selected, who you are researching and why and some of your possible sources MUST be submitted for my approval on Wednesday, January 3. This write-up will count in your writing grade.
Papers should be approximately 5-7 pages in length.
Papers MUST be typed, doubled-spaced, 1” margins, 12 pt. font Times New Roman or Arial.
Papers should have a cover with a title, your name, my name and your class period.
Papers will NOT be accepted unless they are stapled!
Papers are Due no later than Wednesday, January 17. Late papers will lose half a letter grade for each day they are late.
This project is part of your second quarter project grade which is 20% of your second Quarter grade!!
Plagiarism will NOT be tolerated!!
Biography Proposal: One page write-up what theme you have selected, who you are researching and why and some of your possible sources MUST be submitted for my approval on Wednesday, January 3. This write-up will count in your writing grade.
Library Resources
Online Databases
History Study Center
Wilson Biographies
Encyclopedia Britannica Online-Student Edition
World Book Online
Student Resource Center
Websites
Academic Integrity-MLA Citation
Academic Integrity-Noodletools Citation System
Citation Machine
Citation Style For Research Papers
Academic Integrity-Noodletools Citation System
Citation Machine
Citation Style For Research Papers
