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