CHIS 212: US History Since 1865

Provide a short response to each question about your pre-selected topic.

1). Write an introductory paragraph about the topic including an argumentative statement. Explain the historical context of the topic.

2). Identify three or four sub-topics related to the broader topic. Explain why it is related.

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3). How does your topic demonstrate the concept of “historical change over time?

4). What were some of the causes of the event, and what were the short and long- term consequences?

5). Historical Complication—-how does your demonstrate historical complication? For example, does it demonstrate intersecting issues such as race, class, gender,

power, etc…)

6). If you’re completing a presentation instead of paper what images will you include?

7). Conclusion

Arguments, issues at stake?

Larger implications?

Information applied to other issues?

(AVOID POSING QUESTIONS IN THE CONCLUSION;

(AVOID INTRODUCING NEW INFORMATION IN THE CONCLUSION

7). Bibliography

Alphabetical order

Formatted Correctly

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