The American West
Please read/cite the attached course materials for week 5 and then respond to the questions in essay form. Include the questions in the essay as headers.
1. What political, environmental, and/or social changes did commercial agriculture bring to the American West?
2. What was the federal government’s role in the development of the West in the 20th century?
3. How and why were the Sunbelt cities created and what impact did they have on the environment?
GRADING RUBRIC FOR “A”
The student’s paper exemplary. Content of the paper exceeds all information required by assignment, demonstrates critical thinking skills, includes sophisticated analysis and uses research support to demonstrate the student’s knowledge gained from the course.
The student goes far beyond the required analysis and critical thinking and offers additional perspectives as it compare’s to the student’s understanding.
Assignment is formatted exactly as required.
The student uses excellent understanding and application of theory and knowledge of sources and shows critical thinking and analysis.
Terminology, tone, and English used reflects terms and language from the field of study.
Organization is relevant to topic, clear and understandable with logical flow that makes the project easier to follow.
Assignment is formatted exactly as required, all required citations and references are present and Chicago standards are followed in every respect.
No English and grammar usage errors.