Students are required to write a research paper proposal. The research paper proposal must include a brief description of the topic and a list of the scholarly books with their authors in the MLA format. The research paper proposal must be submitted on Canvas anytime from February 16 until February 18 at 11:59 p.m. The research paper proposal is worth 2% (10 points) of the course grade.Note: Students are required to turn in a research paper & proposal in order to receive a passing grade in the course.Alternative Research Paper Topics1.The impact of the Columbian Exchange on the New World.2.The causes of the Pueblo Revolt of 1680.3.The causes of the Stono Rebellion.4.The causes of the American Revolution.5.The impact of the Lewis & Clark Expedition.6.The impact of the Trail of Tears on the Cherokee.7.The causes of the Mexican-American War.8.The impact of the California Gold Rush.9.The causes of the American Civil War.10.African American soldiers and their contributions to the Union Army during the American Civil War.