Homework
The discovery of America, and that of the passage to the East Indies by the Cape of Good Hope, are the two greatest events recorded in the history of [human] kind"-Adam Smith, in The Wealth of Nations, 1776. Think about why he and many other notables supported this statement, especially concerning the discovery of America. What was so important about this New World across the Atlantic Ocean from Europe? How did it change globalization in terms of trade, culture, societies, innovations, old and new world exchanges, and in other ways?
Part I:
Write a thesis statement that is one to two sentences long in which you:
• State your thesis on how the discovery of America changed the world. Justify your response.
For the first part of this homework, you will create a thesis statement. A thesis statement is usually a single sentence somewhere in your first paragraph that presents your main idea to the reader. The body of the essay organizes the material you gather and present in support of your main idea. Keep in mind that a thesis is an interpretation of a question or subject, not the subject itself.
Part II:
For the next part of this homework you will create an outline of the main points you want to address in this paper. This outline will serve as the basis for your Homework Draft.
Write a one to two pages outline in which you:
• Determine three major aspects that demonstrate Old and New World exchanges.
• List five specific groups that were affected by this event. Provide two examples for each cohort describing how they were affected.
• List five ways that the creation of new global trade routes affected the occupations and lifestyles of the average working American in the colonies.
Format your homework according to the give formatting requirements:
• The answer must be using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, typed, with one-inch margins on all sides.
• The response also includes a cover page containing the student's name, the title of the homework, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
• Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.
The specific course learning outcomes associated with this homework are:
o Recognize the main factors that led to America's early development.
o Use technology and information resources to research issues in American History to 1865.
o Write clearly and concisely about American History to 1865 using proper writing mechanics.