Essay About Impact Of English Colonization In North America

Write an essay of at least 900 words (three typed, double-spaced pages) in which you answer the following question:

Did religious or economic factors have a greater impact on English colonization in North America? Consider the effects of both religion and economics in your answer.

Refer to the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, which may be accessed online or in many libraries.

There are one hundred possible points on this project. In your essay, you should:

· Present a clear thesis. In your introduction, you must clearly express an opinion about the question. Either view is correct, as long as you defend it logically with evidence from your course materials. (15 points possible)

· Provide examples of how religion encouraged the formation of new colonies and led to colonial growth. (10 points possible)

· Evaluate the effects of the Great Awakening on the colonies. (15 points possible)

· Provide examples of how economic concerns encouraged the formation of new colonies and led to colonial growth. (10 points possible)

· Discuss the role of the colonies in mercantilism and triangular trade. (15 points possible)

· Explain why you believe either religious beliefs or economics were more important, noting their impact on colonial life and including examples and evidence from your course materials. (20 points possible)

· Use essay format. Follow the introduction-body paragraphs-concluding paragraph style. Your paper should read smoothly, and your word choice should reflect your ideas and beliefs. (10 points possible)

· Use proper spelling, grammar, and punctuation. (5 points possible)

Your project should follow the traditional essay format:

· Begin with an introductory paragraphin which you briefly summarize your topic. In one or a few sentences, express a thesis, or point of view. Your thesis will be a personal response to the question you are answering. You will express a personal view about a historic issue.

· Body paragraphswill make up the bulk of your essay. Use the body paragraphs to support and defend your thesis. Remember that each body paragraph should include a topic sentence. Other sentences in the paragraph should relate to the topic sentence.

· Finish your essay with a concluding paragraph. Summarize what you have said in the essay and boldly recap your ideas. Do NOT simply restate your thesis.

· If you use any direct quotations, be sure to cite them correctly.