US History Thematic Essay Assignment
To demonstrate your understanding of U.S. History from Reconstruction to the Modern Era, choose one of the thematic essays listed below.
Essay Choices:
1. Immigration - Compare the geographical trends, 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.
2. 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?
3. War and Policies - Compare and contrast the post-WWI Red Scare, the post-WWII anticommunism campaign, and the war on terrorism after September 11th & the Iraq War. What effect did fear have on political decisions, elections, and domestic /foreign policies?
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
1. The answer should be typed, double spaced, 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 assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.