History PSA Homework
Social movements and issues have been discussed and addressed throughout history. There were actions taken that included using pamphlets to create announcements to successfully repeal the Stamp tax in 1766. During the 1940's and 1950's, posters were made encouraging the public to invest in savings in war bonds. In this homework, you will demonstrate your personal and social responsibility by developing a public service announcement to raise awareness, change public attitudes and behavior towards a social issue that is important to you.
Task:
• Topic: Select a U.S. historical social issue. Think about U.S. events and movements from this course. You are to show application of the readings and must use a U.S. history event. Describe your social issue.
• Resources: Research on your topic. You are required to provide at least two resources on the project. Please use academic resources. Outside resources are permitted. However, please consider using the library resources and databases. These should be placed on the flyer, PowerPoint or poster or paper.
• Target Audience: Consider your audience. Consider the words, visuals, and/or graphics you would use to convey your message. Include at least 1-2 images that focus on your social issue. If you are using images that are not created by you, you must cite or include a reference. Remember copying someone's work is plagiarism. You are to use your own original work. Please also not that you cannot submit work that has already been submitted to another course. This is self-plagiarism. If you use someone's content or wording, this must be cited and referenced.
• Questions: Answer the following questions on the PSA Homework. You will need to answer all of the questions.
This should be at least 2-3 pages. (This does not include cover letter or reference page)
1. What is the social movement that you have identified in this course? Discuss your understanding of what you learned about it in this course. What are some of the issues that prompted this movement?
2. What are the arguments for or against this issue?
3. What is your position on this social movement? For or Against this movement. Explain why you selected this choice.
4. Do you think that this movement is effective? Why is this movement important?
5. What does this movement reveal about your knowledge of other cultures or groups?
6. Do you agree with the actions taken to resolve this issue in this movement?
7. Should actions have been taken to address or help this group? What would you have done differently?
8. Reflect on your own experience or knowledge about social movements at work, school, or in the community. What impact have social movements made in these areas? OR Reflect on what insights you have gained in this course about social movements.
Format your homework according to the give formatting requirements:
1. The answer must be double spaced, typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. 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.
3. Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.