The Question

Write an 800-1000 word essay on the following question:

To what extent does Johnny Tremain reflect the realities of the American Revolution? Responses to this question should be rooted in the assigned film and readings.

Formatting and Submission Guidelines

800-1000 words

double spaced

12 pt font

1 inch margins

Chicago Style footnotes (see below for info/examples)

word count at bottom of last page

Do not include a cover sheet—simply put the following information in the top left- hand corner of the first page, single-spaced:

Name

Date

Hist 2020

Midterm Essay Assignment

Writing and Citation Guidelines

Specific instructions on how to write a successful paper in this class can be found in the “Essay Guidelines” handout. Please read this document carefully before you start the paper assignment.

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Successful essays will use significant material from the course readings in responding to the question. Be sure to cite all evidence taken from a source—whether it is a quotation, a summary of an author’s point, or even a simple fact. I require Chicago Style FOOTNOTES. They are not difficult. It is the same concept as parenthetical references, just at the bottom of the page. All word processing programs have a footnote function. In MSWord, for example, it is usually under References>Insert Footnote. In the footnote, you place the author’s name, the work cited, the publication information, and the page number where the information can be found