Describe the philosophical and political trends which have influenced American society since 1876. Critique the historiography.

One and half pages history essay

Standard for evaluation (total 10)

0-2: Thesis sentence (answer)

0-2: Thesis paragraph (how you are going to support your answer)

0-2: Supporting paragraphs

0-2: Quality of supporting paragraphs including citing sources

0-2: Historical relevancy overall quality

What is being described? the philosophical and political trends which have influenced American society since 1876.

What are some of the philosophical trends?

•       English Common Law and Bill of Rights

•       Puritanism

•       Enlightenment

•       Evangelical Christianity

•       Transcendentalism

•       Pragmatism

•       Existentialism

What are some of these trends?

Populism 

Progressivism 

Liberalism 

McCarythism 

Modern Conservatism 

Hint: Be sure to include the influence of these on American society