Provide an assessment of Bailyn’s article from 20 years ago on the Voyages database (they didn’t call it “Voyages” yet).

Length:One page, double spaced, 12 point font, you can steal some extra room to write using header and footer space on the page.

Content:
Provide an assessment of Bailyn’s article from 20 years ago on the Voyages database (they didn’t call it “Voyages” yet). What are his main points, and what are the strengths and weaknesses of each.

Writing:
Clear sentences, proper grammar, use the third-person
Don’t use passive voice
Don’t use contractions (don’t, can’t, shouldn’t, etc.)
Avoid run-on sentences, or sentence fragments
Don’t “quote” from the reading. You only have 1 page. Say things in your own words, not those of the original author.
Use proper grammar (Word, for example, has a grammar check option. Use it, along with the spell checker)

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