Write an essay responding to the following prompt. As a grader, I approach these unit essays as the equivalent of a timed in class essay in a face to face class. You received the prompt in advance so should have developed your response. You should only spend about an hour crafting the essay. I am not expecting the same quality as I would for an out of class essay like The Yellow Wallpaper response, which you have longer to work on.
How did the role of the federal government change during the period following World War I, c. 1918-1990?
Some tips for success:
Include a strong thesis statement that identifies your argument, previews your body point, and articulates the answer to the so what question or articulates a historical significance. Why do we care?
Use specific historical examples like the New Deal or New Conservatism. Make sure to explain the significance of all examples. The more concrete and content related examples in the essay, the higher the grade
If I were responding to this prompt I would explore the rise of the welfare state (The New Deal and the Great Society), American interventionism after WWII, and New Conservatism (Nixon and Reagan)
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