Write a 600-800 word paper about a failure in History. Identify a historical failure created by a historical character that lived between 1700 and 1860.

Historical Failure was Christopher Columbus

Assignment Directions

Students are to write a 600-800 word paper about a failure in History. (Example George Custer–do not use him for your paper, just an example!)

Students will identify a historical failure created by a historical character that lived between 1700 and 1860.

Students should show why this failure happened and how it could have been prevented or resolved more effectively. Note that you need to use logic and valid reasoning that goes beyond opinions or just a change of mind to properly address the issue of preventing a failure or correcting the failure. Use historical data and research to construct a solution to the failure. Your suggestion for correcting or preventing the failure should focus on systemic/cultural/political reasons for the failure.

Use Times New Roman 12 pt. font. Double-space.

Three cited sources are required. One of the three sources must be a primary source.

Sources should be cited according to Chicago Manual of Style. This means that you should have a separate bibliography page and footnotes in your paper. Failure to include a bibliography will result in a “0” on the assignment. Check to make sure you have included the bibliography before you send your document!

Use footnotes when you change sources in your paper. If you write an entire paragraph and have not changed sources, place a footnote at the end of the paragraph. Use footnotes at the end of quotes.

Note there is a tool in the Exam Reviews and Tools Module that explains the footnote process and how to create the Bibliography according to Chicago Style. Use this tool!

Remember that all assignments in this course are submitted through Turnitin.Com and that students receiving a 40% match or higher will receive an “F” on the paper.