(1) a section where the student analyzes the given historical situation in terms of the ethical aspects of the choices, actions, and consequences of the historical actors, keeping in mind the various ethical perspectives discussed in class, and (2) a section where the student evaluates and applies his/her own ethical perspective to the historical situation, or perhaps even to a modern scenario with similar circumstances. The essay must be somewhere between 3-5 pages in length. Students should use a minimum of 5 sources and they will be documented using Turabian. The “mechanics” section of the rubric will account for at least 30% of the total value of the essay score. In addition, students must use the TurnItIn.com plagiarism detection service as a means to further reinforce their own personal responsibility when citing sources.
Were the American Revolutionaries guilty of disloyalty to the government of England? Is there an ethical duty to rebel against a government rather than peacefully protesting?
1. What were all the possible responses to the dilemma? Were there truly only two choices, or could there have been a third option? A fourth? Was inaction or no decision made an option as well?
2. What kinds of values are represented in the decision? Economic prosperity, desire for peace (or decisive end to conflict), interests of all parties being met, or needs of one outweighing the needs of others)?
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