Antebellum Reform Movement Project

Antebellum Reform Movement Project Names: Requirement Score Summary of the Reform Movement  Provides a coherent/concise (< 150 words) one-paragraph narrative with a complete overview of the reform movement. / 8 pts. Cause/Impetus  Explains what societal problems or forces motivated the reform movement.  Identifies specific and/or broad catalysts. / 8 pts. Goal of the movement  Identifies the objectives of the movement.  Goals might include specific milestones (e.g. enactment of legislation), or more abstract/philosophical aims (e.g. improve the nation’s morality). / 8 pts. Tactics/Strategies  Lists and describes the ways in which the reformers worked to achieve their goals. / 8 pts. Successes/Failures  Lists the successes and failures of the movement.  Evaluates the success of the reform movement – in a paragraph no longer than 150 words. / 8 pts. Key Figures/People  Identifies and briefly describes the important individuals and their contributions to the reform movement. / 8 pts. Key Events  Describes important events of the movement.  Includes the 5Ws and H. / 8 pts. Primary Sources  Identifies 3 primary sources relevant to this area of reform.  Provides Name, Author, Date of document  Provides a link to a copy of the document.  Summarizes the main ideas of each document. / 8 pts. Bibliography/Works Cited/References  Cites sources in MLA format  Includes a minimum of 3 sources, 1 MUST be print.  Noodle Tools & Citation Machine are your friends / 8 pts. Formatting  Articulates ideas in your own words (i.e. NO copy and pasting information = plagiarism).  Includes a minimum of 5 graphics to enhance your page.  Includes a minimum of 5 links to ancillary information (websites) pertaining to the movement. / 12 pts.  Layout is well organized, user-friendly, and aesthetically appealing. TOTAL: /84 pts.