Describe Benito Mussolini’s revival of European Imperialism in North Africa and how he came to be Adolf Hitler’s ally.

Week 3 Assignment: Case Study – Mobilizing the Masses

Required Resources
Read/review the following resources for this activity:

• Textbook: Chapter 4, 5
• Lesson
• Minimum of 2 scholarly sources (in addition to the textbook)

Instructions
For this assignment, select one of the following options.

• Option 1: Chronicle Adolf Hitler’s rise from failed art student to political speaker to eventually gain control over Germany.
• Option 2: Describe Benito Mussolini’s revival of European Imperialism in North Africa and how he came to be Adolf Hitler’s ally.
• Option 3: Chronicle the rise of extreme militarism in Japan and how it led them to conquer huge chunks of land in Asia and so many islands in the western Pacific basin, and how this led to their conflict with Great Britain and the United States
• Option 4: Describe Joseph Stalin’s rise to total power in the USSR and how his paranoia and desire for total control led to the terrible purges of the 1930s.

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

Grading
This activity will be graded using the W3 Case Study Grading Rubric.

Course Outcomes (CO): 2, 3

Due Date: By 11:59 p.m. MT on Sunday

Rubric

Week 3 Case Study Grading RubricWeek 3 Case Study Grading RubricCriteriaRatingsPtsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeLength5.0 ptsMeets length requirement0.0 ptsDoes not meet length requirement5.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeContent10.0 ptsPaper addresses all aspects of the assignment.8.5 ptsPaper addresses most aspects of the assignment.7.5 ptsPaper addresses some aspects of the assignment.6.0 ptsPaper addresses few aspects of the assignment.0.0 ptsNo effort10.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAnalysis20.0 ptsThroughout the whole work, content expresses original thoughts or interprets the subject matter in a different perspective.17.0 ptsThroughout most of the work, content expresses original thoughts or interprets the subject matter in a different perspective.15.0 ptsThroughout some of the work, content expresses original thoughts or interprets the subject matter in a different perspective.12.0 ptsThroughout little of the work, content expresses original thoughts or interprets the subject matter in a different perspective.0.0 ptsNo effort20.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSupport20.0 ptsThroughout the whole work, claims are supported with detailed and persuasive examples; accurate facts and circumstances are used for support.17.0 ptsThroughout most of the work, claims are supported with detailed and persuasive examples; accurate facts and circumstances are used for support.15.0 ptsThroughout some of the work, claims are supported with detailed and persuasive examples; accurate facts and circumstances are used for support.12.0 ptsThroughout little of the work, claims are supported with detailed and persuasive examples; accurate facts and circumstances are used for support.0.0 ptsNo effort20.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWriting: Mechanics & Usage10.0 ptsThe writing is free of errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation that would detract from a clear reading of the paper.8.5 ptsThe writing contains a few errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation, but the errors do not detract from a clear reading of the text.7.5 ptsThe writing contains some errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation that need to be addressed for a clearer reading of the paper.6.0 ptsThe writing contains several errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation that impede a clear reading of the paper.0.0 ptsNo effort10.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeClarity & Flow10.0 ptsThe writing contains strong word choice that clarifies ideas and masterful sentence variety aids with the flow of ideas.8.5 ptsThe writing contains varied word choice and sentence structures that clarify ideas and aid with the flow of ideas.7.5 ptsThe writing contains word choice and sentence structures that can be revised for better clarification of ideas and flow of ideas.6.0 ptsThe writing contains wording and sentence structures that are awkward and/or unclear, impeding the clarity and flow of ideas.0.0 ptsNo effort10.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSource Integration10.0 ptsPaper includes reference to 2 scholarly sources and properly integrates the sources.7.0 ptsPaper includes reference to 2 scholarly sources but does not properly integrate the sources.0.0 ptsPaper does not make reference to a scholarly sources.10.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAPA: Citation and Reference Formatting10.0 ptsAll sources are properly cited in the text and references page demonstrating a mastery of resource and APA citation reference format.8.5 ptsMost sources are cited in the text and references page. Some minor errors may exist in citation, but it does not interfere with understanding the source of the information.7.5 ptsMost sources are integrated, structured, and cited in the text and references page. Some errors may exist in citation that need to be addressed to clarify the source of information.6.0 ptsSources are not properly cited in the text/references page. Formatting contains several errors that suggest a lack of understanding of APA format.0.0 ptsSources are not cited.10.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAPA Paper Format5.0 ptsPaper is formatted to include all 7 of the following: title page, references page, Times New Roman font, 12-point font, double spacing, running header, and page numbers.4.25 ptsPaper is formatted to include 6 of the following: title page, references page, Times New Roman font, 12-point font, double spacing, running header, and page numbers.3.75 ptsPaper is formatted to include 5 of the following: title page, references page, Times New Roman font, 12-point font, double spacing, running header, and page numbers.3.0 ptsPaper is formatted to include 4 of the following: title page, references page, Times New Roman font, 12-point font, double spacing, running header, and page numbers.0.0 ptsPaper is formatted to include less than 4 of the following: title page, references page, Times New Roman font, 12-point font, double spacing, running header, and page numbers.5.0 pts
Total Points: 100.0PreviousNext