For this assignment, you will research a person, event or issue from the second half of U.S. History (1877 to the present).

Once you have chosen your topic, you must find a peer reviewed source to research. You may use other sources but at least one of your resources must be PEER REVIEWED!

Example: Women’s right to vote, why should women be allowed to vote, why did some people during the time before they were allowed to vote think they should not be allowed to vote.

Part I. Introduction

Describe in general the issue that you have chosen: You may choose to analyze the importance of an issue to the culture, economics, political system, or social structure at the time.  

Part II.  Historical Debate     

What are the different perspectives about your issue?

Part III.  Conclusion “I”

How did the reading(s) change the way in which you understood the subject?

Are the issues presented in your research, still relevant to today? 

If you wish you may explain how your personal background and life experiences might influence your perspective on this topic. Imagine that you have been asked to tackle a current national or global issue. How would you use the readings to help you do so?  
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