Choose one of the following prompts to complete for this essay. Make sure that (1) you explain your examples — this is how you earn the bulk of the points for your essay and (2) you include at least five citations from our class materials–American Yawp, Containing Multitudes, or the class slides. You should not need to cite any material outside of those assigned for this class.
Use the following format for your citations within the essay:
(American Yawp, Chapter 19)
(Class slides, Unit 2)
Instructions for all essays:
· The essay must include five citations from The American Yawp, Containing Multitudes, or the class slides. You may use direct quotes or provide a citation for paraphrased ideas.
· Remember that your goal is to demonstrate your understanding of historical events and their connection to broad patterns of change of over time. To earn maximum points, you cannot merely describe an example. You must also explain why it is important (e.g. how did this change some aspect of American life; what did it affect different groups of people, etc.)
The Assignment:
- Many historians consider 1898 a turning point in the history of US foreign relations. Identify and analyze five specific developments (including people, policies, and events) that that shaped America’s emergence as a global power between 1898 and 1919.
Chapters: