Explain the broader scope of american history

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Assignment:

Section 1: Significant Identifications

You are responsible for 4 identification short answers. I expect you to, in a short paragraph of 100 to 150 words, accomplish the following: (1) identify the term, (2) define how it relates to the period, and (3) explain the significance of the term in learning the broader scope of American history.

The "Affluent Society"
Emmett Till
The Civil Rights Act of 1965
The Great Society
The Feminine Mystique
Phyllis Schlafly
Ronald Reagan

Section 2: Essay

Historians use primary sources to construct historical arguments. For your essay, you will need to use a variety of sources, including primary, that we have utilized in class to craft an argumentative essay. Use as much evidence and be as specific as you can to type a 500 to 700 word essay responding to the prompt below. You must provide at least 2 citations. Template for citing your sources: (name of textbook chapter); (name of primary source); (name of historian video).

"The past is never dead," William Faulkner wrote. "It's not even past." In an argumentative essay, answer the following prompt: How has American history since the Cold War shaped the United States in the 21st century? To answer this prompt, discuss how the following aspects changed in America between 1945 and 2000 and how they impact America today: (1) politics, (2) culture, (3) social inequities, and (4) technology.

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