{"id":26775,"date":"2024-05-25T21:05:27","date_gmt":"2024-05-25T21:05:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.writemyessays.app\/blog\/questions\/from-manifest-destiny-to-white-mans-burden-analyzing-the-symbols-of-american-empire\/"},"modified":"2024-05-25T21:05:27","modified_gmt":"2024-05-25T21:05:27","slug":"from-manifest-destiny-to-white-mans-burden-analyzing-the-symbols-of-american-empire","status":"publish","type":"questions","link":"https:\/\/www.writemyessays.app\/blog\/questions\/from-manifest-destiny-to-white-mans-burden-analyzing-the-symbols-of-american-empire\/","title":{"rendered":"From Manifest Destiny to White Man’s Burden: Analyzing the Symbols of American Empire"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Overview:<\/strong> <\/span><\/span>In this assignment, you will analyze political cartoons from the Spanish-American War era to explore how concepts of civilization and barbarism shaped ideas surrounding U.S. imperialism. Furthermore, you will trace these concepts back to their earlier connections with Manifest Destiny and the justification for westward expansion and the relocation and forced assimilation of indigenous peoples in the contiguous United States.<\/span><\/p>\n

Objectives:<\/strong> <\/span><\/span>Upon completion of this assignment, students should be able to:<\/span><\/p>\n

1. Construct a historical thesis supported by selected primary sources. 2. Estimate the correct era from which a primary source derives.
3. Interpret the thesis of a secondary source.<\/span><\/p>\n

Instructions:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    Thesis Construction<\/span>: Begin your essay by formulating a thesis that articulates your perspective on how the notions of civilization and barbarism influenced U.S. imperialistic ideas. Ensure that your thesis could be supported by the primary sources available to you.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Analyzing Political Cartoons<\/span>: Choose at least three political cartoons from the Spanish- American War era that either support or criticize U.S. imperialism. Describe each cartoon in detail, highlighting key elements, symbols, and characters. Analyze the cartoons in the context of the broader political and social atmosphere of the era. How do they depict the concepts of civilization and barbarism?<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Connecting Past to Present<\/span>: Link the themes found in the cartoons to the ideas underpinning Manifest Destiny, especially in relation to westward expansion and the treatment of indigenous communities. Highlight any parallels, continuities, or divergences you observe.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Incorporating Secondary Sources<\/span>: Engage with at least two secondary sources we’ve discussed in and out of class. Interpret the thesis of these sources and integrate them into your analysis to strengthen your arguments.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Era Estimation<\/span>: For each primary and secondary source you incorporate, identify the likely era from which it originates and justify your estimation,<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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    Submission Guidelines:<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Length: Approximately 1200-1500 words.
    Format: Times New Roman, 12-point font, double-spaced. Citations: Use Chicago Manual of Style for all citations. Submit as a .doc or .pdf file.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Evaluation Criteria:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    • Integration of Knowledge<\/strong>: Demonstrated ability to cohesively link primary and secondary sources to your main thesis.<\/li>\n
    • Engagement with Information Literacy<\/strong>: Proficiency in estimating the correct historical era from which your chosen primary sources derive.<\/li>\n
    • Critical Thinking<\/strong>: Depth of analysis regarding civilization and barbarism themes and their connection to U.S. imperialism and Manifest Destiny.<\/li>\n
    • Communication Skills<\/strong>: Clarity, coherence, and organization of your written work.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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      Imperialism Assignment Rubric<\/span><\/div>\n

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      Thesis Construction<\/span><\/p>\n
      This criterion evaluates the clarity, insightfulness, and development of the student’s thesis statement. The thesis should articulate a well-defined perspective or argument regarding the influence of civilization and barbarism on U.S. imperialistic ideas during the Spanish-American War era. It should be directly relevant to the assignment and capable of being supported by primary and secondary sources.<\/div>\n
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      10<\/span> <\/span>pts<\/span><\/p>\n

      Excellent<\/div>\n
      Thesis is insightful, directly addresses the assignment, well-supported by sources.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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      8<\/span> <\/span>pts<\/span><\/p>\n

      Good<\/div>\n
      Thesis is clear, adequately supported, but may lack some depth.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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      6<\/span> <\/span>pts<\/span><\/p>\n

      Satisfactory<\/div>\n
      Thesis is present but vague or broad, with minimal support.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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      4<\/span> <\/span>pts<\/span><\/p>\n

      Needs Improvement<\/div>\n
      Thesis is unclear, off-topic, or missing.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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      0<\/span> <\/span>pts<\/span><\/p>\n

      No Marks<\/div>\n
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      10<\/span> <\/span>pts
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      Analysis of Political Cartoons<\/span><\/p>\n
      This measures the depth and quality of the student’s analysis of selected political cartoons. The analysis should include a detailed description of the cartoons, an understanding of the symbols and characters used, and a contextual interpretation of how these cartoons reflect or critique the concepts of civilization and barbarism in relation to U.S. imperialism.<\/div>\n
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      15<\/span> <\/span>pts<\/span><\/p>\n

      Excellent<\/div>\n
      In-depth, insightful analysis with excellent understanding of the era’s context.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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      12<\/span> <\/span>pts<\/span><\/p>\n

      Good<\/div>\n
      Good analysis with clear understanding of context, but less depth.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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      9<\/span> <\/span>pts<\/span><\/p>\n

      Satisfactory<\/div>\n
      Basic analysis, some understanding of context.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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      6<\/span> <\/span>pts<\/span><\/p>\n

      Needs Improvement<\/div>\n
      Limited or superficial analysis, little context.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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      0<\/span> <\/span>pts<\/span><\/p>\n

      No Marks<\/div>\n
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      15<\/span> <\/span>pts
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      Use of Secondary Sources<\/span><\/p>\n
      This criterion assesses how effectively students integrate and interpret secondary sources. Students should demonstrate an understanding of the authors’ theses in these sources and skillfully incorporate these perspectives into their own analysis to strengthen their arguments.<\/div>\n
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      15<\/span> <\/span>pts<\/span><\/p>\n

      Excellent<\/div>\n
      Integrates secondary sources exceptionally, enhancing thesis and analysis.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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      12<\/span> <\/span>pts<\/span><\/p>\n

      Good<\/div>\n
      Good integration, but with minor relevance or clarity issues.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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      9<\/span> <\/span>pts<\/span><\/p>\n

      Satisfactory<\/div>\n
      Basic integration, somewhat unclear or lacking depth.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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      6<\/span> <\/span>pts<\/span><\/p>\n

      Needs Improvement<\/div>\n
      Poor use or integration of secondary sources.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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      0<\/span> <\/span>pts<\/span><\/p>\n

      No Marks<\/div>\n
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      15<\/span> <\/span>pts
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      Connecting Past to Present<\/span><\/p>\n
      his focuses on the student’s ability to link the themes in the political cartoons and their arguments to the broader historical context, particularly the ideas underpinning Manifest Destiny and the treatment of indigenous communities. This involves identifying parallels, continuities, or divergences between past and present themes.<\/div>\n
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      5<\/span> <\/span>pts<\/span><\/p>\n

      Excellent<\/div>\n
      Excellently draws insightful parallels between historical themes and Manifest Destiny.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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      4<\/span> <\/span>pts<\/span><\/p>\n

      Good<\/div>\n
      Good parallels with clear observations, less depth.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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      3<\/span> <\/span>pts<\/span><\/p>\n

      Satisfactory<\/div>\n
      Makes basic connections with some relevant observations.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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      2<\/span> <\/span>pts<\/span><\/p>\n

      Needs Improvement<\/div>\n
      Struggles to make connections, off-topic observations.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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      0<\/span> <\/span>pts<\/span><\/p>\n

      No Marks<\/div>\n
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      5<\/span> <\/span>pts
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      Era Estimation<\/span><\/p>\n
      This criterion evaluates the student’s ability to accurately identify and justify the historical era from which their chosen primary and secondary sources originate. It involves an understanding of historical context and the ability to place sources within a specific temporal framework.<\/div>\n
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      5<\/span> <\/span>pts<\/span><\/p>\n

      Excellent<\/div>\n
      Accurately estimates era with well-justified reasoning.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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      4<\/span> <\/span>pts<\/span><\/p>\n

      Good<\/div>\n
      Generally accurate estimation with reasonable justification.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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      3<\/span> <\/span>pts<\/span><\/p>\n

      Satisfactory<\/div>\n
      Basic estimation, weak or unclear justification.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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      2<\/span> <\/span>pts<\/span><\/p>\n

      Needs Improvement<\/div>\n
      Incorrect or no estimation, lacks justification.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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      0<\/span> <\/span>pts<\/span><\/p>\n

      No Marks<\/div>\n
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      Quality Writing<\/span><\/p>\n
      This optional criterion rewards exceptional writing skills. It includes the clarity, coherence, and organization of the essay, as well as adherence to grammatical rules and the specified formatting guidelines.<\/div>\n
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      5<\/span> <\/span>pts<\/span><\/p>\n

      Excellent<\/div>\n
      Excellent clarity, coherence, organization, grammar, format adherence.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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      4<\/span> <\/span>pts<\/span><\/p>\n

      Good<\/div>\n
      Good clarity, organization, minor errors.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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      3<\/span> <\/span>pts<\/span><\/p>\n

      Satisfactory<\/div>\n
      Satisfactory clarity, noticeable errors.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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      2<\/span> <\/span>pts<\/span><\/p>\n

      Needs Improvement<\/div>\n
      Poor clarity, organization, numerous errors.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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      0<\/span> <\/span>pts<\/span><\/p>\n

      No Marks<\/div>\n
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      5<\/span> <\/span>pts
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      Total Points: <\/span>55<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
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