Assingments % - Final Thematic Essay Assignment

Due Date: 11:59 pm, Thursday of Unit 8 Points: 100 Overview: Throughout the term, you have studied events that shaped the history of the United States. To demonstrate your understanding of U.S. history from the Reconstruction to the modern era, choose one of the thematic essays below. You will write a paper detailing your answer. Instructions: • Choose one of the following essay choices: o Immigration – Compare the geographical trends and tensions surrounding the issue of immigration and the United States government response to these tensions for the years 1880 to 1925 and 2000 to the present day. o Technology – Analyze the impact of technology on society and politics in the 1920s, 1950s, and 2000s. In what ways was the effect on society and politics in each of these time periods similar and different? o War and Politics – Compare and contrast the post-World War I Red Scare, the post-World War II anticommunism campaign, and the war on terrorism after the Iraq War and September 11th. What effect did fear have on political decisions, elections, and domestic/foreign policies? • Include an introduction with a thesis statement, multiple body paragraphs, and a conclusion. Requirements: • The paper should be 3-5 written pages, excluding title and reference page. • There should be at least 5 reputable sources included in the paper. • APA format, including an in-text citation for referenced works.

Readings and Resources

eBook:

Hamby, A.L., Neely, M.S., & Clack, G. (2009). Outline of U.S. History. New York: Nova Science Publishers.

Chapter 13: Decades of Change, pp. 210-213
- Read the following sections: Nixon, Vietnam, and the Cold War, Nixon’s Accomplishments and Defeats, The Ford Interlude, and The Carter Years
Chapter 14: The New Conservatism and a New World Order, pp. 225-236
- Read the entire chapter
Chapter 15: Bridge to the 21st Century, pp. 237-249
- Read the entire chapter

Articles, Websites, and Videos:

The following website has links to videos and audio recordings pertaining to Richard Nixon and the Watergate scandal.

Watergate.info. (2019). Watergate: The scandal that brought down Richard Nixon. Watergate.info.

The following resources contain links to documents regarding foreign relations, presidential scandals, and the time immediately following the events of September 11, 2001.

History.com Editors. (2009, November 16). Reagan refers to U.S.S.R. as “evil empire” again.

Ronald Reagan’s “Evil Empire” Speech

The History Place – Great Speeches Collection: President George Bush Speech Announcing War Against Iraq. (2020).

George H.W. Bush’s Address to Congress on the Persian Gulf Crisis

Articles of Impeachment Against William Jefferson Clinton {House Resolution 611, One Hundred Fifth Congress, Second Session} CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. (1998).