Write a five-paragraph essay (introduction, three main paragraphs, conclusion), 750-1000 words, about the United States between 1865-1960 based on your learning in this class (Units 1 & 2).
There is no single history of the U.S. during a particular time period. Even your textbook chooses what to include and what to leave out of a chapter or topic. While we should all demand that history be based on verified primary source material, every historian chooses what they think are the most important things to include in their story. You are the historian now. What do you think are the most important issues, events, and/or ideas during that time period? Write about at least three different issues/events/ideas. Include topics from both Unit 1 and Unit 2.
Rubric
Word Count & Depth- 10 points
Grammar & Mechanics- 10 points
Flow & Structure- 20 points
Content & Ideas- Exemplary (55-60 points)- Ends the introduction with a clear and specific thesis statement/main idea that identifies the issues/events/ideas that shaped the U.S. the most during this time period. Fully explores and elaborates each issue/event/idea and why they were important. Accomplished (40-50)- Introduction includes a thesis statement/main idea. Explores the issues/events/ideas that shaped the U.S. during this time period. Developing (30-35 points)- Attempts a thesis statement/main idea. Partially explores the issues/events/ideas that shaped the U.S. during this time period. Beginning (25 points or less)- No obvious thesis statement/main idea. Does not adequately address issues/events/ideas that shaped the U.S. during this time period.