HIST 405N Week 3 Case Study: The American System, Transportation, and Communication (Option 1)

Required Resources Read/review the following resources for this activity: • Textbook: Chapter 9, 10 (section 10.4), 11 (section 11.5), 13 • Lesson • 1 primary source that corresponds with yo ur selected topic (noted in the topic instructions) • Minimum of 2 scholarly sources (in addition to the textbook) Optional Resources to Explore Feel free to review the library guide for scholarly sources and videos at the following link: • Link (website): History Library Guide(Links to an external site.) Introduction The purposes of each case study assignment include the following: • To hone your abilities to research using scholarly sources • To advance critical thinking and writing skills • … compile a response to the prompts provided • To explore a historical topic and make connections to change over time Instructions Pick one (1) of the following topics. Then, address the corresponding questions/prompts for your selected topic. Use at least one (1) documented example of the corresponding primary source in your writing. Option 1: 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. Writing Requirements (APA format) • 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 Show Less