Students: Below you will find the essay questions for mid term #1. PLEASE carefully and completely read my instructions, especially those regarding the specific prompts; Your failure to do so will lead to a decidedly unfavorable outcome...

You will take the mid term by accessing the exam under the "quizzes" icon. You will have only a single attempt to take the exam so do not log on until you are fully prepared. Once logged on you will have 80 minutes to complete the exam. When you log on to take the exam, you will be prompted to address ONE of the two essay questions randomly selected (there are no multiple choice / true-false questions). The essay exam is worth 100 pts. You must complete and submit your exam by 11:59 pm, April 20.

In preparing for your exam, it is essential that you complete the readings in Zinn and Divine through chpt. 5, up through the American War for Independence. It is IMPERATIVE that you carefully read each of my posted lectures as these provide bo