In a well-considered long essay (4-5 full, robust paragraphs…
In a well-considered long essay (4-5 full, robust paragraphs with a paragraph defined as at least 5 sentences), respond to ONE of the following prompts. Provide as much detail as you remember from lectures, readings, and online materials in support of your answer. Be sure to respond to the entire question, as each have multiple parts. Please note which question you are responding to in your answer (simply putting #1, #2, etc. is fine) 1. Discuss World War II on the home front. What sacrifices do Americans have to make and how does the American government convince them this is a war worth supporting? What are the experiences of women and African Americans? 2. How did the U.S. government transition from World War II into the Cold War? This could be how soldiers are brought home as well as foundations for how the U.S. responded to the perceived threat of communism. 3. The Election of 1960 was one of the closest in American history, with a well-known politician on one side and a virtual nobody on the other. What strengths and weaknesses did each candidate have and how can we account for the election’s outcome? How would you assess the success victor’s presidency (a success, failure, or mixed bag)? Be sure to defend your choice. 4. Why were the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Voting Rights Act of 1965 necessary? What obstacles stood in African Americans’ way in the mid-1960s (both legal and illegal) that kept them from exercising basic rights like access to education, quality facilities, and the vote? How had they been denied these rights in the past? Describe the activism to get these laws on the table/passed and explain what each accomplished. 5. Assess Richard Nixon’s presidency, including his successes and failures. How did he finally achieve political success in 1968, what did he do with his time in office, and how did he see that success slip through his fingers leading up to his resignation? What avalanche of events led to the end of his presidency?