Essay Two:                             In 3 to 5 paragraphs, answer One of the following questions. A good answer will have a clear argument that is supported by evidence (specific examples). Organize your essay with a logical structure and use topic sentences to make the logic of your answer clear. (1) Describe the origins of the Cold War and its affect on American politics. (2) Is “unraveling” a proper way to describe the 1970s? Why or why not? (3) Billy Joel’s “We Didn’t Start the Fire” covers key events in U.S. history from 1949 to 1989. Pick three events or figures from this song that you believe are the most significant of the era, and discuss their role in shaping American politics, society, and culture.

       Essay Two:                             In 3 to 5 paragraphs, answer One of the following questions. A good answer will have a clear argument that is supported by evidence (specific examples). Organize your essay with a logical structure and use topic sentences to make the logic of your answer clear. (1) Describe the origins of the Cold War and its affect on American politics. (2) Is “unraveling” a proper way to describe the 1970s? Why or why not? (3) Billy Joel’s “We Didn’t Start the Fire” covers key events in U.S. history from 1949 to 1989. Pick three events or figures from this song that you believe are the most significant of the era, and discuss their role in shaping American politics, society, and culture.

Add or subtract as indicated and write the result in standard form.10i – (-9 – 4i)

Solve.  Must show work on paper.    4|2x + 3| – 2 = 18

Solve the equation by factoring.  Must show work on paper.2×2 + 17x = -30  Type the equation in factored form equal to zero:   Type the answer: x=    

Solve the equation by factoring.  Must show work on paper.2×2 + 17x = -30  Type the equation in factored form equal to zero:   Type the answer: x=    

Solve. Must show work on paper.      x3 + 4×2 – x = 4

Solve. Must show work on paper.      x3 + 4×2 – x = 4

Add or subtract as indicated and write the result in standard form.10i – (-9 – 4i)

Is this test format better than pencil and paper?