Essay question :During the late 19th century into the beginning of the 20th century, Progressives all agreed that America was in crisis. According to the textbook and the class Focus PowerPoints, what THREE causes did the majority of Progressives believe caused America’s current crisis? (Please list all three causes in your answer.) Please go on to explain to me at least TWO different Progressive Organizations that were formed to address professional standards [HINT: Your answer should not include any Unions or organizations that addressed working hours or conditions. Your examples should focus on Organizations that set standards within specific individual professions] during this same time period.
Essay Assignment Directions
Essay Assignment Directions: Your Essay Assignment will consist of one essay (worth 100 points ) that will answer the prompt provided on the next page. Because this is an open-book essay you will be required to provide a complete MLA citation with your answer. Your test should be in your own words and should not use any direct quotes.
Essay Focus: This essay prompt is designed to not only test your historical knowledge but also your critical thinking skills. The essay will ask you to list the key causes of a historical event. Be sure to pay close attention to the number of items you are required to mention and the time frame that the question will limit you to. All answers can be found in the Class Focus PowerPoints or in the Canvas Research Module.
Essay Length: Your answer should be between 500 and 700 words in length. If your answer is less than 500 words or more than 700 words you will have 30% deducted from your Essay score. Please do not include any headers or your name in your answer. Your citation will NOT count towards your 500-word limit or 700-word maximum.
Sources: All answers should include a complete MLA citation. Your MLA citation should come at the END of your essay. Any answer without a complete MLA citation included with their essay will have 30% deducted from their overall score. (Keep in mind this means all sources that you use including the Focus PowerPoints as well as the textbook must be cited. Please remember that links, parenthetical citations, in-text citations, or simply providing a book title, or URL does not count as a complete MLA citation and will also result in a 30% deduction.
EXAMPLE: MLA citation for a PowerPoint:
Author Last Name, Author First Name. “Presentation Title.”
Year.
*** For the Class Focus PowerPoints I am the Author and the PowerPoints were created in 2020.***
EXAMPLE: MLA Citation for an ebook:
Author Last name, Author First Name. Book Title. E-book ed., Publisher name, year of
publication.
*** Information for citing your eTextbook can be found in the Course Syllabus.***
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