1. Assignment – Thomas Jefferson’s Declaration of Independence
In the previous chapter, on the Scientific Revolution and The Enlightenment, we studied how science and new ways of thinking about man’s place in the world spurred people to challenge traditional, accepted traditions.

2. Assignment – Thomas Jefferson’s Declaration of Independence
In this chapter, we have studied the English and American Revolutions. In the American Revolution, the Declaration of Independence, written by Thomas Jefferson, laid out the reasons for the colonies leaving Great Britain, as well as the founding ideas for the new nation.

3. Assignment – Thomas Jefferson’s Declaration of Independence
In a 5-paragraph essay, analyze the Declaration of Independence and explain how it shows ideas about politics, government, and the rights of man taken from the age of the Enlightenment

4. Excellent – 4 points (each) Good – 3-2 points (each)
Objective – 8 points
Excellent – 4 points (each)
Good – 3-2 points (each)
Poor – 1-0 points (each)
Total
Introduction directly and clearly states the point of view or purpose of the paper.
Introduction directly and clearly states the view or purpose of the paper.
Introduction may only vaguely state the view or purpose of the paper.
Introduction does not state the paper’s purpose, or states it in an extremely unclear way.
Conclusion logically brings together all parts of the argument for a clear summary
Conclusion logically brings together all parts of the argument for a clear summary.
Conclusion may have gaps in bringing together the various parts of the argument.
Conclusion does not bring together the parts of the argument.
Support – 12 points
Excellent – 12-9 points
Good – 8-5 points
Poor – 4-0 points
Evidence used is appropriate, strong, and supports the main thesis
All information used strongly supports the main thesis
Most information used strongly supports the main thesis
Most of the information in the paper is weak and does not support the main thesis
Clarity and Logic – 4 points
Writing mechanics and structure follow common standards of written English for the subject
Writing mechanics and structure have few, if any, errors
Writing mechanics and structure may have some minor problems that do not detract from the paper overall.
Writing mechanics and structure have numerous errors that cause major problems with the paper