Final Module Assignment

PART I

1. Name and explain two of the major social issues facing America in the late 1800s. Describe the impact each had on individuals and communities.

Write your response in a complete paragraph with a topic sentence and a minimum of 8-10 sentences. (20 points)

2. How did the South change after the Civil War? Specifically, how did the economy and culture change?

Write your response in a complete paragraph with a topic sentence and a minimum of 8-10 sentences. (20 points)

3. How did American urban life change between 1875 and 1914? What were the major changes to city life? How did demographics change?

Write your response in a complete paragraph with topic sentence and a minimum of 8-10 sentences. (20 points)

4. Describe two of the major technological advances between 1865-1914. Who was behind the advances? How did each improve the lives of Americans?

Write your response in a complete paragraph with topic sentence and a minimum of 8-10 sentences. (20 points)

5. Describe the development of the Labor Movement in the United States. What was the reason for the start of the Labor Movement?

Name at least two early protests/movements and their accomplishments. Write your response in two paragraphs – each with a topic sentence and a minimum of 6-8 sentences. (20 points)

PART II

1. What were the causes of the Cold War? How did this affect American policy?

Write your response in a complete paragraph.

(20 points)

2. What impact did World War II have on Americans at home? Describe at least two ways Americans’ lives were impacted directly.

Write your response in a complete paragraph.

(20 points)

3. How were Americans discontent with American culture after the end of World War II?

Write your response in a complete paragraph.

(20 points)

4. Describe two of the reasons the United States felt compelled to enter World War II.

Write your response in a complete paragraph.

(20 points)

5. Describe American participation in the Korean War. How was the Korean War connected to the Cold War?

Write your response in a complete paragraph.

(20 points)

PART III

1. What was the Conservative Resurgence of the 1980s? What effect did it have on US foreign and domestic policy?

Write your response in a complete paragraph.

(20 points)

2. What led to the end of the Cold War? How did it affect American foreign policy?

Write your response in a complete paragraph.

(20 points)

3. What effect did the computer and technological revolution have on American society in the 1990s?

Write your response in a complete paragraph.

(20 points)

4. Describe some of the achievements and unsuccessful attempts at change during the Clinton Presidency.

Write your response in a complete paragraph.

(20 points)

5. Describe some notable achievements or policy changes that occurred during the Obama administration.

Write your response in a complete paragraph.

(20 points)