American Studies

It has been a distinct pleasure introducing you to the “tip of the iceberg” of Modern US history. Use all of the social science skills you have learned in this online course for both completing the final exam and in your future. Follow the directions for writing a Social Science essay. Incorporate Taking Sides, lecture, text, and documentaries into your response to support your thesis. Be creative when taking a position and avoid 1st person, using quotes as a source of authority, and broad-based generalized statements. This exam for this course consists of your ability to respond to a “wide-open” question associated with United States History in the 20th Century.  QUESTION: Publisher Henry Luce of Time magazine Proclaimed that “The 20th-Century was the American Century!” —Assess the validity of this statement in relation to the social. political, and economic developments that occurred in the United States from 1945 to the end of the 20th-Century. Do you agree or disagree with Henry Luce’s statement, why or why not?

William McKinley and Carl Schulz opposed each other regarding America’s actions in the Philippines Write an argumentative essay in which you determine which of the two arguments is stronger. Use evidence from both passages in your response.

After watching Iron Jawed Angels, and reading Linda Ford’s article do you believe the film offered an accurate depiction of Alice Paul and the Congressional Union? ExplainOne Page Journal

William McKinley and Carl Schulz opposed each other regarding America’s actions in the Philippines Write an argumentative essay in which you determine which of the two arguments is stronger. Use evidence from both passages in your response.

After watching Iron Jawed Angels, and reading Linda Ford’s article do you believe the film offered an accurate depiction of Alice Paul and the Congressional Union? ExplainOne Page Journal