Homework: Reflection Paper American History
Being new to a place is challenging. The list below includes some provocative discussions related to the events in this unit's reading and related to being new to the United States.
The reflections will need to reflect your understanding of the time period and need to avoid being anachronistic. (Remember that this term loosely means to apply today's values or perspectives on the past.)
To accomplish this, you will need to write both reflections as if you are a first generation immigrant (in the first person). Your first reflection entry needs to be from the viewpoint of an immigrant from Europe (e.g., Ireland, Italy, Germany, England, or France). Your second reflection entry needs to come from the standpoint of an immigrant from Asia (e.g., China or Japan).
You will need to develop an argument within both reflections entries based on the bulleted items below. In your own words, justify academically the side of the argument you choose, remembering to cite your sources along the way.
Part A
a. Are you treated as an equal by earlier generations residing here?
i. What are others' attitudes toward you?
ii. Why do you think they act this way?
b. Would you feel pressured to pledge your loyalty to a political machine?
c. Would you agree to engage in a strike?
d. Talk about some leisure opportunities and how they are divided by race or class or are for everyone.
Part B
a. What is the "American dream?"
b. How did the growth of big business impact the American dream?
c. Explain which leisure opportunities could be part of the American dream.
d. What part did the anti-immigration sentiment play in the American dream?
Format your homework according to the give formatting requirements:
a. The answer must be double spaced, typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
b. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the course title, the student's name, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
c. Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.