Hum 111 Midterm
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Appendix A
Midterm Exam
* Access the Week Four Electronic Reserve Readings located under the materials section of your student website.
* Read this week’s Electronic Reserve Readings.
* Write a paragraph of approximately 100 words for each section listed below.
1. Using the critical thinking skills you have gained so far and referring to the materials provided for this assignment, identify two possible strategies that Thomas Hutchinson or Samuel Adams likely used to develop and improve their thinking as those historical events unfolded prior to taking a stand and acting according to their beliefs.
Two possible strategies that were likely used were observing the situation and comparing ideas. They would not have had anything to back them up for their stand if they did not observe the facts first. It would have been them taking a stand blindly. Once they had the facts that they needed to help with their stand comparing ideas would be the next move.
2. Explain the importance of building a foundation for critical and creative thinking when evaluating historical events such as the Boston Tea Party.
It is important to build a foundation for critical and creative thinking when evaluating historical events such as the Boston Tea Party because historical events are important. Evaluating historical events take good judgment.
3. Explain the basis of the moral judgments made by Samuel Adams and Thomas Hutchinson.
Some of the basis moral judgments made by Samuel Adams and Thomas Hutchinson were obligations, ideals, consequences and circumstances.
4. What steps do you believe Samuel Adams and Thomas Hutchinson took toward becoming individuals and which steps ultimately made them such important historical figures?
They had to follow what they believed in to become an individual. The fact that they stood up and fought for what they believed in is what made...
Appendix A
Midterm Exam
* Access the Week Four Electronic Reserve Readings located under the materials section of your student website.
* Read this week’s Electronic Reserve Readings.
* Write a paragraph of approximately 100 words for each section listed below.
1. Using the critical thinking skills you have gained so far and referring to the materials provided for this assignment, identify two possible strategies that Thomas Hutchinson or Samuel Adams likely used to develop and improve their thinking as those historical events unfolded prior to taking a stand and acting according to their beliefs.
Two possible strategies that were likely used were observing the situation and comparing ideas. They would not have had anything to back them up for their stand if they did not observe the facts first. It would have been them taking a stand blindly. Once they had the facts that they needed to help with their stand comparing ideas would be the next move.
2. Explain the importance of building a foundation for critical and creative thinking when evaluating historical events such as the Boston Tea Party.
It is important to build a foundation for critical and creative thinking when evaluating historical events such as the Boston Tea Party because historical events are important. Evaluating historical events take good judgment.
3. Explain the basis of the moral judgments made by Samuel Adams and Thomas Hutchinson.
Some of the basis moral judgments made by Samuel Adams and Thomas Hutchinson were obligations, ideals, consequences and circumstances.
4. What steps do you believe Samuel Adams and Thomas Hutchinson took toward becoming individuals and which steps ultimately made them such important historical figures?
They had to follow what they believed in to become an individual. The fact that they stood up and fought for what they believed in is what made...