WebQuest 1

Introduction

The Emancipation Proclamation changed the face of the United States forever. Without the Emancipation Proclamation it can be said that the African Americans in this country might still not be free. Although not everyone was freed right away Lincoln certainly got the ball rolling on the idea. Written and issued twice this proclamation not only began to free the slaves but also scared the South into another slew of loses to the North. The Emancipation Proclamation without a doubt helped Lincoln reunite the North and South giving us the United States that we know today.

Task

For this assignment you will be asked to read through all of the information given in the sources below then answer the questions given. After reading and answering the questions you will be asked to write a two page paper on the questions you have already answered AND your personal feeling on the matter.

Process

Step 1: Read all of the following sources. In order to read the sources you must click the CTRL button on your keyboard and then click your mouse on the left while holding the curser over the source.

Source 1: Source 1.docx

Source 2: http://www.abrahamlincolnonline.org/lincoln/speeches/emancipate.htm

Source 3: Source 3.docx

Step 2: Write a 2 page paper answering the questions below and giving your own personal feelings on the subject.

1. Who was freed because of the Emancipation Proclamation?

2. Were they immediately freed?

3. When was the Proclamation passed (both times)?

4. Why was it written?

5. What were some of Abraham Lincoln’s true intentions for writing the Emancipation Proclamation?

Evaluation

Conclusion

The Emancipation Proclamation is one of the most famous documents issued during any presidency and also one of Abraham Lincoln’s crowning achievements. From this assignment the students will gain a better understand of what the Emancipation Proclamation was and what it was used for. They will know when it was issued, who it freed, and ultimately how it changed the face of the United States as we know it now.

Beginning Developing Accomplished Score(45 total)

Incomplete or does not answer either of the questions fully. (5 pts.)

Two complete paragraphs but does not answer one of the questions. (10 pts.)

Two complete paragraphs answering both questions fully.(15 pts.)

Incorrect use of grammar and/or punctuation. (5 pts.)

Only once or twice was there a mistake in use of grammar and/or punctuation. (10 pts.)

There are no mistakes in use of grammar or punctuation. (15 pts.)

Did not follow instructions and used outside sources. (5 pts.)

Did not follow instructions but did not use outside sources.(10 pts.)

Followed all of the instructions and only used sources given on the Web Quest as directed. (15 pts.)