In three to four pages, using your textbooks and lecture notes, the textbook is

In three to four pages, using your textbooks and lecture notes, the textbook is Give Me Liberty! Seventh Brief Edition, Norton Illumine Ebook, Authors: Eric Foner, Kathleen DuVal, Lisa McGirr. Evaluate important trends and themes in American history. Your assignment is to pick three trends that you notice throughout American history, from the end of the Civil War through the 1960s, and discuss how they have changed, endured, or even how they disappeared after a lengthy time.
For full credit (up to the maximum of 30 points), students must demonstrate how these trends persist(ed) in American society, and give solid examples to back them up. These trends could be things like racism, economic opportunity, etc. Examine how they have changed, and how these trends can be seen in numerous specific points in American History.
The paper will need to be in 12 point Times New Roman font, double spaced, with 1 inch margins. It will need to include footnotes, and include numerous citations and examples to receive full credit.
Proper grammar will be required, and will factor in to the overall score. Please adhere to the standards of academic writing as posted.