The American System, Transportation, and Communication
HIST405N – United States History – Gary Grimm
Textbook – ISBN: 078-150669-815-1 U.S. History Openstax
The American System, Transportation, and Communication
Read the following primary source:
Link (website): Of Debates in Congress (Clay’s Debate of the American System in 1832) (Links to an external site.) (Click on “Next Image” to see all pages of the debate: pp.258-262.)
Then, address the following:
Describe the idea of Henry Clay’s “American System.”
Based on Clay’s economic vision of America, analyze how the American System would build the American market and economy?
Analyze the role of mechanization and communication in the American System.
Length: 2-3 pages (not including title page or references page)
1-inch margins
Double spaced
12-point Times New Roman font
Title page
References page
In-text citations that correspond with your end references
W3 Case Study Grading Rubric – 150 pts
W3 Case Study Grading Rubric – 150 pts
Criteria Ratings Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Length
5.0 pts
Meets length requirement
0.0 pts
Does not meet length requirement
5.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Content
15.0 pts
Paper addresses all aspects of the assignment.
12.75 pts
Paper addresses most aspects of the assignment.
11.25 pts
Paper addresses some aspects of the assignment.
9.0 pts
Paper addresses few aspects of the assignment.
0.0 pts
No effort
15.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Analysis
30.0 pts
Throughout the whole work, content expresses original thoughts or interprets the subject matter in a different perspective.
25.5 pts
Throughout most of the work, content expresses original thoughts or interprets the subject matter in a different perspective.
22.5 pts
Throughout some of the work, content expresses original thoughts or interprets the subject matter in a different perspective.
18.0 pts
Throughout little of the work, content expresses original thoughts or interprets the subject matter in a different perspective.
0.0 pts
No effort
30.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Support
30.0 pts
Throughout the whole work, claims are supported with detailed and persuasive examples; accurate facts and circumstances are used for support.
25.5 pts
Throughout most of the work, claims are supported with detailed and persuasive examples; accurate facts and circumstances are used for support.
22.5 pts
Throughout some of the work, claims are supported with detailed and persuasive examples; accurate facts and circumstances are used for support.
18.0 pts
Throughout little of the work, claims are supported with detailed and persuasive examples; accurate facts and circumstances are used for support.
0.0 pts
No effort
30.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Writing: Mechanics & Usage
20.0 pts
The writing is free of errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation that would detract from a clear reading of the paper.
17.0 pts
The writing contains a few errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation, but the errors do not detract from a clear reading of the text.
15.0 pts
The writing contains some errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation that need to be addressed for a clearer reading of the paper.
12.0 pts
The writing contains several errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation that impede a clear reading of the paper.
0.0 pts
No effort
20.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Clarity & Flow
20.0 pts
The writing contains strong word choice that clarifies ideas and masterful sentence variety aids with the flow of ideas.
17.0 pts
The writing contains varied word choice and sentence structures that clarify ideas and aid with the flow of ideas.
15.0 pts
The writing contains word choice and sentence structures that can be revised for better clarification of ideas and flow of ideas.
12.0 pts
The writing contains wording and sentence structures that are awkward and/or unclear, impeding the clarity and flow of ideas.
0.0 pts
No effort
20.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Source Integration
10.0 pts
Paper includes reference to a scholarly source within the case study and properly integrates the source.
7.5 pts
Paper includes reference to a scholarly source within the case study but does not properly integrate the source.
0.0 pts
Paper does not make reference to a scholarly source provided within the case study.
10.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome APA: Citation and Reference Formatting
10.0 pts
All sources are properly cited in the text and references page demonstrating a mastery of resource and APA citation reference format.
8.5 pts
Most sources are cited in the text and references page. Some minor errors may exist in citation, but it does not interfere with understanding the source of the information.
7.5 pts
Most sources are integrated, structured, and cited in the text and references page. Some errors may exist in citation that need to be addressed to clarify the source of information.
6.0 pts
Sources are not properly cited in the text/references page. Formatting contains several errors that suggest a lack of understanding of APA format.
0.0 pts
Sources are not cited.
10.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome APA Paper Format
10.0 pts
Paper is formatted to include all 6 of the following: title page, references page, Times New Roman font, 12-point font, double spacing, and page numbers.
8.5 pts
Paper is formatted to include 5 of the following: title page, references page, Times New Roman font, 12-point font, double spacing, and page numbers.
7.5 pts
Paper is formatted to include 4 of the following: title page, references page, Times New Roman font, 12-point font, double spacing, and page numbers.
6.0 pts
Paper is formatted to include 3 of the following: title page, references page, Times New Roman font, 12-point font, double spacing, and page numbers.
0.0 pts
Paper is formatted to include less than 3 of the following: title page, references page, Times New Roman font, 12-point font, double spacing, and page numbers.
10.0 pts
Total Points: 150.0
