Choosing primary sources from the assigned readings since 1920, students will answer one of the following questions about the past 99 years in U.S. history: Define imperialism. Is imperialism a viable way to understand the U.S. role in the world since 19

Analytical Essay #2

Choosing primary sources from the assigned readings since 1920, students will answer one of the following questions about the past 99 years in U.S. history:

Define imperialism.  Is imperialism a viable way to understand the U.S. role in the world since 1920?  Why or why not?

Since 1920, was foreign or domestic policy in the U.S. more important?  Explain.

Was organizing for rights (labor, civil, gender, and/or others) successful after 1920?  Why or why not?

[You may also opt to develop a question of your own, but it must be debatable and you must okay it with the instructor beforehand.  You may also choose alternative primary sources to use for your essay, but these too must be submitted to the instructor in advance of submitting the essay.  If any alternative path is not checked with the instructor, the essay will be subject to penalty.]