Assignment Prompt & Instructions
– ## questionsforhistory.docx
– ## HIS131–ExamIIEssayQuestionsSection001AFall2025.pdf
**## questionsforhistory.docx**
History P
Answer
**ONE** of the following essay questions. Although there is no word or length requirement, please write a well-thought-out response and address all parts of the question. (Questions are Posted in attached paper_
–I will add your Essay grade to your points earned on the Multiple Choice portion of the Exam. This is why the assignment says that it "does not count toward the final grade." Obviously, it does count; however, the Multiple Choice grade will include the score from your the Essay. It is listed as the last question in the Multiple Choice. Logistically, this permits me to simplify the gradebook and have a combined Exam grade listed under one title in Grades–"Exam II Multiple Choice."
–Also, by separating the Essay from the Multiple Choice, it provides you with as much time as needed (prior to the due date) to complete the Essay.
**## HIS131–ExamIIEssayQuestionsSection001AFall2025.pdf**
1
HIS 131—Exam II (Fall 2025)
Durham Technical Community College
Due: by 1:00 PM on Saturday, October 4, 2025
Point Total: 100 Points
• Five points will be deducted for each day the assignment is turned in late.
• It is your responsibility to save a copy of your exam.
• Please submit the exam through Canvas.
• **The last opportunity to submit a late essay is by 1:00 PM on Monday, October 6.
• Please remember to complete the multiple-choice portion of the exam.
Directions
• Your response should be typed, double-spaced, and in an appropriate font size (10-12 pt.).
Please note, I understand the formatting may differ if you are using the textbox in Canvas.
• Please remember to put your name on the assignment.
• To answer these questions, you may use your class notes, posted lectures, textbook, and
materials on Canvas. Do NOT consult other outside sources. Failure to comply with this
requirement may result in disciplinary action in accordance with the Durham Tech Academic
Honest Policy.
• Please note that it is NOT acceptable to use generative AI (Artificial Intelligence) to create
or aid with this assignment. Its use will be considered a violation of the Academic Honesty
Policy and treated as an act of plagiarism.
• For this assignment, you only need to cite direct quotations, and it is fine to use MLA style
citations, placing references as needed at the end of a given sentence. Also, there is no need
for a separate “Works Cited” page. More information about MLA style citations is available
through the Durham Tech Library homepage.
https://www.durhamtech.edu/dtcclibrary/citationhelp.htm
Examples: (Shi 321)
• It is inappropriate to simply copy extended passages from the textbook. That is plagiarism.
If you do use material from the textbook, you must rewrite the passages in your own words.
Furthermore, it is fine to use your notes and/or any posted lectures; however, do not simply
cut and paste from my posted lecture notes. Not only is that inappropriate but it also does not
actually demonstrate your comprehension of the material.
[https://www.durhamtech.edu/dtcclibrary/citationhelp.htm](https://www.durhamtech.edu/dtcclibrary/citationhelp.htm)
2
Essay (100 points)
Answer ONE of the following essay questions. Write a well-thought-out response and address
all parts of the question.
1. Why was Spain interested in getting rid of Louisiana? Why was the United States interested
in acquiring this territory? Why was Spain not interested in making a deal with the United
States for Louisiana? Lastly, how did the United States eventually acquire Louisiana from
France?
2. What were the consequences of the War of 1812? How did they contribute to the
establishment of the Era of Good Feelings?
3. Why was the Missouri statehood issue so politically controversial? How was this specific
crisis resolved? Lastly, what did this crisis demonstrate about the disruption nature of western
expansion and the institution of slavery?
4. What was the Compromise of 1850? What were its major provisions? How did the
legislation pass? Finally, what did the Compromise accomplish?
5. How and why did the Second Party System collapse? What consequences did the collapse
have on American politics?
6. Why did Abraham Lincoln issue the Emancipation Proclamation? What did the proclamation
do? Do you believe Lincoln deserves the title of the “Great Emancipator”? Please explain your
reasoning.
Extra Credit (It is worth up to 10 points added to your Exam II grade.)
If you complete the extra credit question, it is fine to include it in the same file (Word Document
or PDF) as your exam essay. However, clearly label this section of your assignment as “Extra
Credit.”
Extra Credit Assignment: Answer a second essay question from the above list.
**## HIS131–ExamIIEssayQuestionsSection001AFall2025.pdf**
1
HIS 131—Exam II (Fall 2025)
Durham Technical Community College
Due: by 1:00 PM on Saturday, October 4, 2025
Point Total: 100 Points
• Five points will be deducted for each day the assignment is turned in late.
• It is your responsibility to save a copy of your exam.
• Please submit the exam through Canvas.
• **The last opportunity to submit a late essay is by 1:00 PM on Monday, October 6.
• Please remember to complete the multiple-choice portion of the exam.
Directions
• Your response should be typed, double-spaced, and in an appropriate font size (10-12 pt.).
Please note, I understand the formatting may differ if you are using the textbox in Canvas.
• Please remember to put your name on the assignment.
• To answer these questions, you may use your class notes, posted lectures, textbook, and
materials on Canvas. Do NOT consult other outside sources. Failure to comply with this
requirement may result in disciplinary action in accordance with the Durham Tech Academic
Honest Policy.
• Please note that it is NOT acceptable to use generative AI (Artificial Intelligence) to create
or aid with this assignment. Its use will be considered a violation of the Academic Honesty
Policy and treated as an act of plagiarism.
• For this assignment, you only need to cite direct quotations, and it is fine to use MLA style
citations, placing references as needed at the end of a given sentence. Also, there is no need
for a separate “Works Cited” page. More information about MLA style citations is available
through the Durham Tech Library homepage.
https://www.durhamtech.edu/dtcclibrary/citationhelp.htm
Examples: (Shi 321)
• It is inappropriate to simply copy extended passages from the textbook. That is plagiarism.
If you do use material from the textbook, you must rewrite the passages in your own words.
Furthermore, it is fine to use your notes and/or any posted lectures; however, do not simply
cut and paste from my posted lecture notes. Not only is that inappropriate but it also does not
actually demonstrate your comprehension of the material.
[https://www.durhamtech.edu/dtcclibrary/citationhelp.htm](https://www.durhamtech.edu/dtcclibrary/citationhelp.htm)
2
Essay (100 points)
Answer ONE of the following essay questions. Write a well-thought-out response and address
all parts of the question.
1. Why was Spain interested in getting rid of Louisiana? Why was the United States interested
in acquiring this territory? Why was Spain not interested in making a deal with the United
States for Louisiana? Lastly, how did the United States eventually acquire Louisiana from
France?
2. What were the consequences of the War of 1812? How did they contribute to the
establishment of the Era of Good Feelings?
3. Why was the Missouri statehood issue so politically controversial? How was this specific
crisis resolved? Lastly, what did this crisis demonstrate about the disruption nature of western
expansion and the institution of slavery?
4. What was the Compromise of 1850? What were its major provisions? How did the
legislation pass? Finally, what did the Compromise accomplish?
5. How and why did the Second Party System collapse? What consequences did the collapse
have on American politics?
6. Why did Abraham Lincoln issue the Emancipation Proclamation? What did the proclamation
do? Do you believe Lincoln deserves the title of the “Great Emancipator”? Please explain your
reasoning.
Extra Credit (It is worth up to 10 points added to your Exam II grade.)
If you complete the extra credit question, it is fine to include it in the same file (Word Document
or PDF) as your exam essay. However, clearly label this section of your assignment as “Extra
Credit.”
Extra Credit Assignment: Answer a second essay question from the above list.
**## questionsforhistory.docx**
History P
Answer
**ONE** of the following essay questions. Although there is no word or length requirement, please write a well-thought-out response and address all parts of the question. (Questions are Posted in attached paper_
–I will add your Essay grade to your points earned on the Multiple Choice portion of the Exam. This is why the assignment says that it "does not count toward the final grade." Obviously, it does count; however, the Multiple Choice grade will include the score from your the Essay. It is listed as the last question in the Multiple Choice. Logistically, this permits me to simplify the gradebook and have a combined Exam grade listed under one title in Grades–"Exam II Multiple Choice."
–Also, by separating the Essay from the Multiple Choice, it provides you with as much time as needed (prior to the due date) to complete the Essay.
**## HIS131–ExamIIEssayQuestionsSection001AFall2025.pdf**
1
HIS 131—Exam II (Fall 2025)
Durham Technical Community College
Due: by 1:00 PM on Saturday, October 4, 2025
Point Total: 100 Points
• Five points will be deducted for each day the assignment is turned in late.
• It is your responsibility to save a copy of your exam.
• Please submit the exam through Canvas.
• **The last opportunity to submit a late essay is by 1:00 PM on Monday, October 6.
• Please remember to complete the multiple-choice portion of the exam.
Directions
• Your response should be typed, double-spaced, and in an appropriate font size (10-12 pt.).
Please note, I understand the formatting may differ if you are using the textbox in Canvas.
• Please remember to put your name on the assignment.
• To answer these questions, you may use your class notes, posted lectures, textbook, and
materials on Canvas. Do NOT consult other outside sources. Failure to comply with this
requirement may result in disciplinary action in accordance with the Durham Tech Academic
Honest Policy.
• Please note that it is NOT acceptable to use generative AI (Artificial Intelligence) to create
or aid with this assignment. Its use will be considered a violation of the Academic Honesty
Policy and treated as an act of plagiarism.
• For this assignment, you only need to cite direct quotations, and it is fine to use MLA style
citations, placing references as needed at the end of a given sentence. Also, there is no need
for a separate “Works Cited” page. More information about MLA style citations is available
through the Durham Tech Library homepage.
https://www.durhamtech.edu/dtcclibrary/citationhelp.htm
Examples: (Shi 321)
• It is inappropriate to simply copy extended passages from the textbook. That is plagiarism.
If you do use material from the textbook, you must rewrite the passages in your own words.
Furthermore, it is fine to use your notes and/or any posted lectures; however, do not simply
cut and paste from my posted lecture notes. Not only is that inappropriate but it also does not
actually demonstrate your comprehension of the material.
[https://www.durhamtech.edu/dtcclibrary/citationhelp.htm](https://www.durhamtech.edu/dtcclibrary/citationhelp.htm)
2
Essay (100 points)
Answer ONE of the following essay questions. Write a well-thought-out response and address
all parts of the question.
1. Why was Spain interested in getting rid of Louisiana? Why was the United States interested
in acquiring this territory? Why was Spain not interested in making a deal with the United
States for Louisiana? Lastly, how did the United States eventually acquire Louisiana from
France?
2. What were the consequences of the War of 1812? How did they contribute to the
establishment of the Era of Good Feelings?
3. Why was the Missouri statehood issue so politically controversial? How was this specific
crisis resolved? Lastly, what did this crisis demonstrate about the disruption nature of western
expansion and the institution of slavery?
4. What was the Compromise of 1850? What were its major provisions? How did the
legislation pass? Finally, what did the Compromise accomplish?
5. How and why did the Second Party System collapse? What consequences did the collapse
have on American politics?
6. Why did Abraham Lincoln issue the Emancipation Proclamation? What did the proclamation
do? Do you believe Lincoln deserves the title of the “Great Emancipator”? Please explain your
reasoning.
Extra Credit (It is worth up to 10 points added to your Exam II grade.)
If you complete the extra credit question, it is fine to include it in the same file (Word Document
or PDF) as your exam essay. However, clearly label this section of your assignment as “Extra
Credit.”
Extra Credit Assignment: Answer a second essay question from the above list.
**## questionsforhistory.docx**
History P
Answer
**ONE** of the following essay questions. Although there is no word or length requirement, please write a well-thought-out response and address all parts of the question. (Questions are Posted in attached paper_
–I will add your Essay grade to your points earned on the Multiple Choice portion of the Exam. This is why the assignment says that it "does not count toward the final grade." Obviously, it does count; however, the Multiple Choice grade will include the score from your the Essay. It is listed as the last question in the Multiple Choice. Logistically, this permits me to simplify the gradebook and have a combined Exam grade listed under one title in Grades–"Exam II Multiple Choice."
–Also, by separating the Essay from the Multiple Choice, it provides you with as much time as needed (prior to the due date) to complete the Essay.
**## HIS131–ExamIIEssayQuestionsSection001AFall2025.pdf**
1
HIS 131—Exam II (Fall 2025)
Durham Technical Community College
Due: by 1:00 PM on Saturday, October 4, 2025
Point Total: 100 Points
• Five points will be deducted for each day the assignment is turned in late.
• It is your responsibility to save a copy of your exam.
• Please submit the exam through Canvas.
• **The last opportunity to submit a late essay is by 1:00 PM on Monday, October 6.
• Please remember to complete the multiple-choice portion of the exam.
Directions
• Your response should be typed, double-spaced, and in an appropriate font size (10-12 pt.).
Please note, I understand the formatting may differ if you are using the textbox in Canvas.
• Please remember to put your name on the assignment.
• To answer these questions, you may use your class notes, posted lectures, textbook, and
materials on Canvas. Do NOT consult other outside sources. Failure to comply with this
requirement may result in disciplinary action in accordance with the Durham Tech Academic
Honest Policy.
• Please note that it is NOT acceptable to use generative AI (Artificial Intelligence) to create
or aid with this assignment. Its use will be considered a violation of the Academic Honesty
Policy and treated as an act of plagiarism.
• For this assignment, you only need to cite direct quotations, and it is fine to use MLA style
citations, placing references as needed at the end of a given sentence. Also, there is no need
for a separate “Works Cited” page. More information about MLA style citations is available
through the Durham Tech Library homepage.
https://www.durhamtech.edu/dtcclibrary/citationhelp.htm
Examples: (Shi 321)
• It is inappropriate to simply copy extended passages from the textbook. That is plagiarism.
If you do use material from the textbook, you must rewrite the passages in your own words.
Furthermore, it is fine to use your notes and/or any posted lectures; however, do not simply
cut and paste from my posted lecture notes. Not only is that inappropriate but it also does not
actually demonstrate your comprehension of the material.
[https://www.durhamtech.edu/dtcclibrary/citationhelp.htm](https://www.durhamtech.edu/dtcclibrary/citationhelp.htm)
2
Essay (100 points)
Answer ONE of the following essay questions. Write a well-thought-out response and address
all parts of the question.
1. Why was Spain interested in getting rid of Louisiana? Why was the United States interested
in acquiring this territory? Why was Spain not interested in making a deal with the United
States for Louisiana? Lastly, how did the United States eventually acquire Louisiana from
France?
2. What were the consequences of the War of 1812? How did they contribute to the
establishment of the Era of Good Feelings?
3. Why was the Missouri statehood issue so politically controversial? How was this specific
crisis resolved? Lastly, what did this crisis demonstrate about the disruption nature of western
expansion and the institution of slavery?
4. What was the Compromise of 1850? What were its major provisions? How did the
legislation pass? Finally, what did the Compromise accomplish?
5. How and why did the Second Party System collapse? What consequences did the collapse
have on American politics?
6. Why did Abraham Lincoln issue the Emancipation Proclamation? What did the proclamation
do? Do you believe Lincoln deserves the title of the “Great Emancipator”? Please explain your
reasoning.
Extra Credit (It is worth up to 10 points added to your Exam II grade.)
If you complete the extra credit question, it is fine to include it in the same file (Word Document
or PDF) as your exam essay. However, clearly label this section of your assignment as “Extra
Credit.”
Extra Credit Assignment: Answer a second essay question from the above list.
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