This document provides instructions for a two-part assignment on how the discovery of America changed the world. For part one, students must write a 1-2 sentence thesis statement arguing how the discovery of America changed the world and justify their response. They must also provide a 1-2 page outline identifying three aspects of old and new world exchanges, five groups affected by the discovery and two examples for each, and five ways trade routes affected average Americans. For part two, students write a 3-5 page paper introducing their thesis, exploring the three aspects and groups from their outline with examples, and summarizing the effect on average Americans, citing at least three academic sources.

1. Assignment 1.1: A Changing World Thesis and Outline “1-2
Pages”
Please be sure Assignments 1 and 2 must correspond with each
other,
No Plagiarism
Due Week 3 and worth 50 points
“The discovery of America, and that of the passage to the East
Indies by the Cape of Good Hope, are the two greatest events
recorded in the history of [human] kind”—Adam Smith, in The
Wealth of Nations, 1776. Think about why he and many other
notables supported this statement, especially the discovery of
America. What was so important about this New World across
the Atlantic Ocean from Europe? How did it change
globalization in terms of trade, culture, societies, innovations,
old and new world exchanges, and in other ways?
Part 1:
1. Write a thesis statement that is one to two (1-2) sentences
long in which you:
State your thesis on how the discovery of America changed
the world. Justify your response.
For the first part of this assignment, you will create a thesis
statement. A thesis statement is usually a single sentence
somewhere in your first paragraph that presents your main idea
to the reader. The body of the essay organizes the material you
gather and present in support of your main idea. Keep in mind
that a thesis is an interpretation of a question or subject, not the
subject itself. (Note: Please consult the Purdue OWL Website
with tips on how to construct a proper thesis; the website can be
found at: https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/545/01/
Part 2:
For the next part of this assignment you will create an outline of
the main points you want to address in this paper. This outline

2. will serve as the basis for your Assignment 1.2 Final Draft.
(Note: Please use the Purdue Owl Website to assist you with
this assignment; this website can be accessed at:
https://owl.english.purdue.edu/engagement/2/2/55/
2. Write a one to two (1-2) page outline in which you:
Determine three (3) major aspects that demonstrate Old and
New World exchanges.
List five (5) specific groups that were affected by this event.
Provide two (2) examples for each cohort describing how they
were affected.
List five (5) ways that the creation of new global trade routes
affected the occupations and lifestyles of the average working
American in the colonies.
Use at least three (3) academic references besides or in
addition to the textbook. Note: Wikipedia and other Websites do
not qualify as academic resources.
ASSIGNMENT 2 “3-5 pages”
Assignment 1.2: A Changing World Final Paper
Due Week 5 and worth 140 points
‘The discovery of America and that of the passage to the East
Indies by the Cape of Good Hope, are the two (2) greatest
events recorded in the history of [human] kind” – Adam Smith,
in the Wealth of Nations,1776. Think about why he and many
other notables supported this statement, especially the discovery
of America. What was so important about this New World
across the Atlantic Ocean from Europe? How did it change
globalization in terms of trade, culture, societies, innovations,
new and old world exchanges, and in other ways?
You have already developed a thesis statement and developed
an outline in which you identify three (3) main points relevant
to your topic. Now you will develop the final paper in which

3. you explore your main points in detail.
Write a three to five (3-5) page paper in which you:
Introduce your paper with your previously crafted thesis
statement.
Identify three (3) major aspects that demonstrate old and new
world exchanges. Explain your responses with specific
examples and details.
Identify three (3) specific groups that were affected by this
global event and provide two (2) examples for each group
describing how the group was affected.
Summarize how this discovery affected the life of the
average working American during the colonial period. Use
specific examples and details.
Use at least three (3) academic references besides or in
addition to the textbook. Note: Wikipedia and other Websites do
not qualify as academic resources.
Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:
Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size
12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references
must follow APA style or school-specific format. Check with
your professor for any additional instructions.
Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment,
the student's name, the professor's name, the course title, and
the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included
in the required assignment page length.
The specific course learning outcomes associated with this
assignment are:
Recognize the main factors that led to America’s early
development.
Use technology and information resources to research issues

4. in American History to 1865.
Write clearly and concisely about American History to 1865
using proper writing mechanics.