exam essay should highlight both the expansions and limitations in freedom during this period Liberal era (1930s-1970s) the rise of the middle-class but also the limited opportunities for racial and ethnic minorities, women, young people, etc.

1) During the Liberal Era (1930s to 1970s), in what ways were Americans’ freedoms limited by those in power?

It may be helpful to think about who was left out of the middle class created by the New Deal and GI Bill reforms, as well as how freedoms were limited by the politics of wartime (WW2 and the Cold War).

2) During the Liberal Era (1930s to 1970s) how did Americans attempt to expand their freedoms and rights?

During the Gilded Age, much of the social and political conflict revolved around the workplace and the rights of workers. By contrast, the many movements of the mid-century looked quite different. Why? How was this related to the New Deal?

Your paper should address these topics using MANY, SPECIFIC historical examples (arguments, people, documents, events, laws, etc.) to illustrate your points (and to prove that you have read the textbook, the powerpoints, and all of the primary sources). Construct a full, detailed response.