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Essay Exam/Journal IV Part I. Civil War Era. Using Montoya Chapters 12-13, write an essay of about five paragraphs on the history you see in the chapters. Develop a theme discussing ideas or events you would like for Americans to understand about this era. Include at least two pictures. Also, use at least one primary source document related to the era from either Connecting California or Cengage. Part II. Two Theme Essays (relate to the whole course). Write essays of about five paragraphs each on two of the themes below. Use examples from various parts of the course to develop your main points. Include at least two pictures in each essay. In each essay, also use a document from Cengage or Connecting California that you have not used before. Please put titles of documents in bold. 1. Economy. Why has the economy been such a hot topic throughout our history? How has trade and commerce helped develop the country? How have economic issues divided Americans? 2. Diversity. In what ways does the early history of our country reflect a richness of cultures, values and lifestyles? How has diversity shaped our nation? 3. Women. Describe the roles of women in various times. What major changes do you see? What events or changes in society had the most impact on women? 4. Politics. Describe how Americans have debated political issues in various periods. Which era do you think had the liveliest political discourse? How are we similar today? 5. Values. What values do you see as particularly important in early America? How do values relate to political, economic, or cultural change? Give examples of how Americans have pursued an idealistic vision in various eras. Keys to Success • Explain your points simply, as you would to another student. • Write in short to medium-sized paragraphs. • Use specific examples from our readings and class discussion. For citations, put the lead author and page or section numbers in parentheses. Example: (Montoya, 4.2) • Relate your answers to major concepts and trends we have covered. • Tell how the pictures reinforce key points you are making in your essays. • Use the essays as an opportunity to show how you have grown as a historical thinker. ****** Essay Exam/Journal IV Part I. Civil War Era. Using Montoya Chapters 12-13, write an essay of about five paragraphs on the history you see in the chapters. Develop a theme discussing ideas or events you would like for Americans to understand about this era. Include at least two pictures. Also, use at least one primary source document related to the era from either Connecting California or Cengage. Part II. Two Theme Essays (relate to the whole course). Write essays of about five paragraphs each on two of the themes below. Use examples from various parts of the course to develop your main points. Include at least two pictures in each essay. In each essay, also use a document from Cengage or Connecting California that you have not used before. Please put titles of documents in bold. 1. Economy. Why has the economy been such a hot topic throughout our history? How has trade and commerce helped develop the country? How have economic issues divided Americans? 2. Women. Describe the roles of women in various times. What major changes do you see? What events or changes in society had the most impact on women? Keys to Success • Explain your points simply, as you would to another student. • Write in short to medium-sized paragraphs. • Use specific examples from our readings and class discussion. For citations, put the lead author and page • • • or section numbers in parentheses. Example: (Montoya, 4.2) Relate your answers to major concepts and trends we have covered. Tell how the pictures reinforce key points you are making in your essays. Use the essays as an opportunity to show how you have grown as a historical thinker. ****** Bill Go to pg. AA ? > GLOBAL AMERICANS A HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES Montoya Belmonte Guarneri Hackel Hartigan-O'Connor