For prof Xavier

Third Exam (Chapters 23-27)

Option I: One Long Essay. Write one essay of about 4.5 pages about how America and the world changed in Chapters 23-27. This essay should include, within it, at least five key terms or key words from handout questions from the chapter handouts. Please put key terms or key words from the questions in bold. You must have key terms or questions from at least four chapters. You essays will also need an introduction, where you give an overview of the major events or trends you wish to cover. Please put your thesis statement in bold. In your conclusion, note how events of the era shaped the world we live in today. Incorporate and analysis of one written primary source and include at least 3 pictures (at least one primary) and note how the pictures help us understand the events or concepts. Since integration is a big theme in this era, please make sure you integrate the pictures and the writing in the essay. :)

1. World War II. Explain how the U.S. got involved in World War II. What interests were considered especially important? What factors were critical in winning the war? What lessons could we learn from this experience?

2. World War II and American Society. How did Americans adjust to changes during the war years? Describe some of the social, cultural, and economic impacts of the war. In what ways did the war leave a lasting impact on America?

3. Cold War. What was the Cold War about? Describe some of the key events related to the Cold War between 1945 and 1960. Was the conflict avoidable? In what ways might the conflict appear different to us now than it did to people at the time?

4. Post-War America. What major social, economic and cultural changes do you see in America following World War II? Do you see these developments as new and remarkable, or as a continuation of trends that started earlier?

5. Post-War Politics. Describe some of the political events in America during the Truman and Eisenhower years. What key issues were on people’s minds? How did leaders in this era build on the ideas of the New Deal? What new developments do you see?

6. The 1960s. What was remarkable about the 1960s and early 70s? Describe at least three major social or political movements. How does the portrayal of this era in our textbook compare with impressions you might get from popular media?

7. Foreign Policy in the Vietnam Era. Discuss how American foreign policy developed from 1961-1975. Focus on America's relationship with three countries or regions (such as The Soviet Union, China, Southeast Asia, or the Middle East). What do you think we can learn from these experiences?