In this section, you are responsible for 4 short answers discussing chapter terms. I expect you to choose 4 terms from the list below and write a short paragraph of 100-150 words for each term, meaning all 4 paragraphs will total 400-600 words. In each term paragraph, accomplish the following: (1) identify the term, (2) define how it relates to the period, and (3) explain the significance of the term in learning the broader scope of American history. Be as specific as possible in referencing course material. Choose 4 out of the following list of terms to write on:
- The “Affluent Society”
- Emmett Till
- The Civil Rights Act of 1964
- The Great Society
- The Feminine Mystique
- Phyllis Schlafly
- Ronald Reagan
Historians use primary sources to construct historical arguments. For your essay, you will need to use a variety of sources, including primary, that we have utilized in class to craft an argumentative essay. Be as specific as possible in referencing course material to write a 500-700 word essay responding to the prompt below. NO outside sources!
- “The past is never dead,” William Faulkner wrote. “It’s not even past.” In an argumentative essay, answer the following prompt: How has American history since the Cold War shaped the United States in the 21st century? Consider discussing how the following aspects changed in America between 1945 and 2000 and how the impact America today to answer this prompt: (1) politics, (2) culture, (3) social inequities, and (4) technology.