Explain the everyday life experiences of the Mexican people that shaped and characterized the nation building period (post-independence), 1821-1846.

Description

The Purpose

The purpose of the essay assignment is to analyze the everyday life of Mexico’s nation building period 1821-1846. The period is better known as the post-independence era.

The Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate an understanding of Mexico’s nation building period.

Ethically integrate (cite) selected source into their writing.

Clearly articulate selected examples of Mexico’s nation building period through writing.

Materials Needed

The reading of James D. Vigil chapter 6.

 

Instructions (The Essay Outline)

Complete the essay assignment by following the outline below.

The Prompt: Explain the everyday life experiences of the Mexican people that shaped and characterized the nation building period (post-independence), 1821-1846.

The Essay Outline

Paragraph 1: Introduction and Rubric (3 points)

Begin by explaining to the reader what the paper is about (the thesis). Make sure the thesis is aligned with the prompt. (1 point)

Introduce the source that will be referenced in the paper to support the thesis. (James D. Vigil chapter 6). (1 point)

Paragraph must be a minimum of five sentences. (1 point)

Paragraph 2: The condition of peasant women after independence (nation building). In other words, did their standards of living improved after independence? (3 points)

Paragraph 3: The impact of secularization and land grants towards California missions? (3 points)

Paragraph 4: The experience of Texas with immigrants from the United States. Please keep in mind that during this period Texas was still territory of Mexico. (3 points)

Paragraph 5: The psychocultural aspects of peasantry. include the following three characteristics: their total environment, closed communities, and compadrazgo. (3 points)

Paragraph 6: The contribution of native (indigenous) labor in the following economic developments: the California vineyards and the lucrative livestock industry. (3 points)

Paragraph 7: The Criollos conditioned psychological effects and views of the lower class. (3 points)

Paragraph 8: The Mestizo fantasy heritage and Gachupines of the Indians. (3 points)

Paragraph 9: Pseudoscientific racial theories of indigenous people in California. (3 points)

Paragraph 10: Conclusion and Rubric (3 points)

1. You’re almost done, let’s wrap it up.

2. Provide your own personal feedback on the following question: based on the selected examples from James D. Vigil chapter 6, did all sectors of Mexican society benefit from the fruits of independence? (2 points)

3. Paragraph must be a minimum of five sentences. (1 point)

Body Paragraph Rubric (3 points scale)

Paragraphs must be a minimum of five sentences. (1 point)

Paragraphs must include citations, the last name and the correct page number. (1 point)

Paragraphs must articulate accurate context. (1 point)

Essay Assignment Checklist

Complete the essay outline.

Include a creative title.

No cover page necessary.

Essay must be typed, double space, with 12 font letters. These are the basic rules of the MLA format.

All paragraphs must be at least five sentences.

Paragraphs 2-9 must include the cited pages.

Only provide accurate context.

Proofread your paper to correct minor grammar errors.

Make sure to complete the entire essay outline. (organization)

No bibliography page required.

The essay assignment submission portal will be in week 14 module. Submit your paper in a word document or pdf.

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