George Washington S Memoir
George Washington’s Memoir
40 points possible
Periods 2 and 3
Definition:
mem·oir(P)Pronunciation Key(mmwär, -wôr)
n.
- An account of the personal experiences of an author.
- An autobiography. Often used in the plural.
- A biography or biographical sketch.
Accelerated classes will write a one page (front and back) memoir from the perspective of George Washington. The following must be included in your writing:
How he feels about his early life and his current political career ( you can choose either term or both)
How his views changed about slavery
What he feels (felt) about Hamilton’s plan to rebuild the nation (federal aid to states, taking care of the federal debt, and the formation of a national bank)
The split escalating between Hamilton and Jefferson
End with what he would like his legacy to be after he is gone
You will be graded on the following:
Historic Content 20 points
Language Mechanics 5 points
Appearance/length of paper 5 points
Creativity 10 points
Total 40 points Use Chapter 10 sections 1-3 to help you as well as the Creating America text and various history books I have in the room.
This assignment is due at the end of the period. If you are not done, then turn in a rough draft for me to view and the final copy will be due on Tuesday.
George Washington’s Memoir
Periods 1, 6 and 7
40 points possible
mem·oir(P)Pronunciation Key(mmwär, -wôr)
n.
- An account of the personal experiences of an author.
- An autobiography. Often used in the plural.
- A biography or biographical sketch.
Expanded classes will complete a one page paper (front only ) of a memoir from the perspective of George Washington. The following must be included in your writing:
Remember, when perspective writing you are writing from that time period as if you are George Washington.
Your first paragraph should discuss what he did in his early career and what he has to deal with as President.
Your second paragraph should discuss how he has changed his views of slavery and why he is changing
Your third paragraph should discuss what his Secretary of the Treasure, Alexander Hamilton, is doing to rebuild the nation. Discuss the payment of bonds, state debts, and the formation of a national bank
Be sure to also discuss how Jefferson reacted to these changes
In fourth paragraph discuss how he feels about the split starting between Hamilton and Jefferson
In your last paragraph write about things he would like to be remembered for
You will be graded on the following:
Historic Content 20 points
Language Mechanics 5 points
Appearance/length of paper 5 points
Creativity 10 points
Total 40 points Use Chapter 10 sections 1-3 to help you as well as the Creating America text and various history books I have in the room.