Section 1: Significant Identifications
You are responsible for 4 identification short answers. I expect you to, in a short paragraph of 100-150 words, accomplish the following: (1) identify the term, (2) define how it relates to the period, and (3) explain the significance of the term in learning the broader scope of American history.
- The PhilippineAmerican War
- W.E.B Du Bois
- The Selective Service Act
- The Red Summer
- The Flapper
- The Harlem Renaissance
- The First Hundred Days
- Atomic Bombs
Section 2: Essay
Historians use primary sources to construct historical arguments. For your essay, you will need to use a variety of sources, including primary, that we have utilized in class to craft an argumentative essay. Use as much evidence and be as specific as you can to type a 500-700 word essay responding to the prompt below.
ESSAY QUESTION:
In 1941, publisher Henry Luce said the twentieth century would be remembered as the American century. In an argumentative essay, answer the following prompt: Does the history of the United States between 1900 and 1945 justify Henry Luces argument? How would you encapsulate this period of American history? To answer this prompt, discuss the following aspects of American influence between 1900 and 1945: (1) economy, (2) culture, (3) social reform, and (4) war.
Citations:
You must provide at least 3 citations in your essay response.
For citations, you are only allowed to use course resources available on Canvas. That would include the following:
- The American YAWP textbook
- Containing Multitudes
Using random outside sources will not be counted.
Grading
Section 1: Significant Identifications (20%: choose 4 at 5% each)
| 5 | The Significant Identification term meets all of the following requirements: (1) the term is submitted on time; (2) the length is between 100-150 words; (3) the term is identified; (4) it is explained how the term fits into this historical context; and (5) the overall historical significance is provided for the term. |
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| 4 | The Significant Identification term meets all but one of the following requirements: (1) the term is submitted on time; (2) the length is between 100-150 words; (3) the term is identified; (4) it is explained how the term fits into this historical context; and (5) the overall historical significance is provided for the term. |
| 3 | The Significant Identification term meets all but two of the following requirements: (1) the term is submitted on time; (2) the length is between 100-150 words; (3) the term is identified; (4) it is explained how the term fits into this historical context; and (5) the overall historical significance is provided for the term. |
| 2 | The Significant Identification term only meets two of the following requirements: (1) the term is submitted on time; (2) the length is between 100-150 words; (3) the term is identified; (4) it is explained how the term fits into this historical context; and (5) the overall historical significance is provided for the term. |
| 1 | The Significant Identification term only meets one of the following requirements: (1) the term is submitted on time; (2) the length is between 100-150 words; (3) the term is identified; (4) it is explained how the term fits into this historical context; and (5) the overall historical significance is provided for the term. |
| 0 | The Significant identification term was not submitted. |
Section 2: Essay (80%)
| 80 |
The essay meets all of the following requirements: (1) the essay is submitted on time; (2) the essay length is between 500-700 words; (3) the essay has at least 3 citations; (4) the essay addresses American economic influences; (5) the essay addresses American cultural influences; (6) the essay addresses American social reform; (7) the essay addresses American influence in war; 8) the essay concludes with a statement that brings these assessments together to offer an overall answer to the question posed in the prompt. |
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| 70 | The essay meets all requirements, except one of the following: (1) the essay is submitted on time; (2) the essay length is between 500-700 words; (3) the essay has at least 3 citations; (4) the essay addresses American economic influences; (5) the essay addresses American cultural influences; (6) the essay addresses American social reform; (7) the essay addresses American influence in war; 8) the essay concludes with a statement that brings these assessments together to offer an overall answer to the question posed in the prompt. |
| 60 | The essay meets all requirements, except two of the following: (1) the essay is submitted on time; (2) the essay length is between 500-700 words; (3) the essay has at least 3 citations; (4) the essay addresses American economic influences; (5) the essay addresses American cultural influences; (6) the essay addresses American social reform; (7) the essay addresses American influence in war; 8) the essay concludes with a statement that brings these assessments together to offer an overall answer to the question posed in the prompt. |
| 50 | The essay meets all requirements, except three of the following: (1) the essay is submitted on time; (2) the essay length is between 500-700 words; (3) the essay has at least 3 citations; (4) the essay addresses American economic influences; (5) the essay addresses American cultural influences; (6) the essay addresses American social reform; (7) the essay addresses American influence in war; 8) the essay concludes with a statement that brings these assessments together to offer an overall answer to the question posed in the prompt. |
| 40 | The essay meets four of the following requirements: (1) the essay is submitted on time; (2) the essay length is between 500-700 words; (3) the essay has at least 3 citations; (4) the essay addresses American economic influences; (5) the essay addresses American cultural influences; (6) the essay addresses American social reform; (7) the essay addresses American influence in war; 8) the essay concludes with a statement that brings these assessments together to offer an overall answer to the question posed in the prompt. |
| 30 | The essay only meets three of the following requirements: (1) the essay is submitted on time; (2) the essay length is between 500-700 words; (3) the essay has at least 3 citations; (4) the essay addresses American economic influences; (5) the essay addresses American cultural influences; (6) the essay addresses American social reform; (7) the essay addresses American influence in war; 8) the essay concludes with a statement that brings these assessments together to offer an overall answer to the question posed in the prompt. |
| 20 | The essay only meets two of the following requirements: (1) the essay is submitted on time; (2) the essay length is between 500-700 words; (3) the essay has at least 3 citations; (4) the essay addresses American economic influences; (5) the essay addresses American cultural influences; (6) the essay addresses American social reform; (7) the essay addresses American influence in war; 8) the essay concludes with a statement that brings these assessments together to offer an overall answer to the question posed in the prompt. |
| 10 | The essay only meets one of the following requirements: (1) the essay is submitted on time; (2) the essay length is between 500-700 words; (3) the essay has at least 3 citations; (4) the essay addresses American economic influences; (5) the essay addresses American cultural influences; (6) the essay addresses American social reform; (7) the essay addresses American influence in war; 8) the essay concludes with a statement that brings these assessments together to offer an overall answer to the question posed in the prompt. |
| 0 | The essay was not submitted. |
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