The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand was the immediate cause of World War I. But the events that led to the Great War go further back into the nineteenth century. As with the Boxer Rebellion of 1900, nationalism, imperialism, and militarism all played a part.
Analyze how the forces of nationalism, imperialism, and militarism irrevocably led to World War I. Pay particular attention to the rise of Pan-Slavism in Eastern Europe and the corresponding rise of nationalism in German-speaking states. Analyze how the alliance system contributed to the ultimate outbreak of war.
Then analyze the events that drew the United States into World War I. Clearly discuss why America first remained neutral between1914-1917. What role did ethnicity play in America’s neutrality? Then identify and analyze the specific events that led to America’s entrance into the war. Evaluate America’s contribution to the war effort and to what extent America’s entry contributed to the end of the war. Finally, analyze the events that led to the defeat of the Treaty of Versailles. What effect did this have on America’s role in the world during the 1920s and 1930s? Pay particular attention to the role of President Woodrow Wilson both during and after the war, in particular, his efforts to establish the League of Nations.
This paper must be four to five double-spaced pages in length (not including the References page) and utilize no less than four academic quality sources. Margins should be no more than one inch (right and left) and the essay should be composed in an appropriate font and size. Sources must be documented and cited using APA format.
Rubric
Historical Essay Grading Rubric – 150 pts
Historical Essay Grading Rubric – 150 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeLength
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| 20.0 pts
Meets length requirement
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0.0 pts
Does not meet length requirement
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20.0 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeContent
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| 40.0 pts
Paper addresses all aspects of the assignment.
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34.0 pts
Paper addresses most aspects of the assignment.
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28.0 pts
Paper addresses some aspects of the assignment.
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20.0 pts
Paper addresses few aspects of the assignment.
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0.0 pts
No effort
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40.0 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeOrganization & Concepts
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| 40.0 pts
Ideas are logically organized, including inviting introduction (with a thesis statement) and a satisfactory conclusion, that come together in complete concepts.
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34.0 pts
Ideas are well organized, including inviting introduction (with a thesis statement) and a satisfactory conclusion, with complete concepts.
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28.0 pts
Organization and concepts need some restructuring.
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20.0 pts
Organization and concepts are difficult to follow and incomplete.
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0.0 pts
No effort
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40.0 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWriting
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| 25.0 pts
Throughout the whole work, the writing actively engages with the topic, is free of major errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation; demonstrates strong word choice and sentence variety; avoids short paragraphs that tend to make a paper choppy and difficult to read.
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21.25 pts
Throughout most of the work,the writing actively engages with the topic, is free of major errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation; demonstrates strong word choice and sentence variety; avoids short paragraphs that tend to make a paper choppy and difficult to read.
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17.5 pts
Throughout some of the work, the writing actively engages with the topic, is free of major errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation; demonstrates strong word choice and sentence variety; avoids short paragraphs that tend to make a paper choppy and difficult to read.
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12.5 pts
Throughout little of the work, the writing actively engages with the topic, is free of major errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation; demonstrates strong word choice and sentence variety; avoids short paragraphs that tend to make a paper choppy and difficult to read.
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0.0 pts
No effort
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25.0 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAPA: Citation and Reference Formatting
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| 15.0 pts
Throughout the whole work, in-text references are formatted using APA style; references page includes complete bibliographic information for sources using APA style; references page includes complete bibliographic information for sources using APA style.
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12.75 pts
Throughout most of the work, in-text references are formatted using APA style; references page includes complete bibliographic information for sources using APA style; references page includes complete bibliographic information for sources using APA style.
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10.5 pts
Throughout some of the work, in-text references are formatted using APA style; references page includes complete bibliographic information for sources using APA style; references page includes complete bibliographic information for sources using APA style.
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7.5 pts
Throughout little of the work, in-text references are formatted using APA style; references page includes complete bibliographic information for sources using APA style; references page includes complete bibliographic information for sources using APA style.
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0.0 pts
No effort
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15.0 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAPA: Title Page, References Page, & Page Format
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| 10.0 pts
Paper includes all of the following per APA style: title page, references page, correct margins, correct spacing, and correct font size.
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8.5 pts
Paper includes 4 of the following per APA style: title page, references page, correct margins, correct spacing, and correct font size.
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7.0 pts
Paoer uncludes 3 of the following per APA style: title page, references page, correct margins, correct spacing, and correct font size.
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5.0 pts
Paper includes 2 of the following per APA style: title page, references page, correct margins, correct spacing, and correct font size.
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0.0 pts
Paper includes 1 or none of the following per APA style: title page, references page, correct margins, correct spacing, and correct font size.
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10.0 pts
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