NOT LESS THAN 700 words and NOT LONGER THAN 900 words (the title page, bibliography, and footnotes do not count towards word count
structure :
You will introduce your paper by introducing the question you seek to answer, as well as reasonable answers to the
question. Next, also in the introductory paragraph, you will state which answer to the question you believe is best
supported by the evidence. This statement will be your paper’s thesis statement.
The next section of the paper will situate the relevant text (or texts) in its (their) historical context. You will be
expected to research secondary sources and, from that research, provide historical background information that is
relevant to understanding the question being answered in your paper.
In the next section of the paper you will make your argument. That is, you will use evidence mainly from the
relevant text(s), and also from other research, to show that your answer is the most persuasive and that alternative
answers are not.
Finally, your paper will close with a concluding summation of your overall argument.
I also attached how my prof Garding for previous paper so please take a look at that too
CHST 301 Approved Essay Questions for Essay 2
Why did the South lose the Civil War? OR Why did the North win?
How did Railroads change American society from 1850 to 1900? What was the most significant
change?
Was Reconstruction after the Civil War a success or a failure? Why?
How did mass immigration after from 1850 to 1910 change American society? Which immigrant
group was the most significant in changing American politics?
What particular problems did the growth of large cities in the later nineteenth century pose to US
government/society (pick one)?
Who was the most significant president from 1880 to 1914?
Did the growth of “political machines†such as Tammany Hall threaten American democracy?
How did Americans justify acquiring more territory from Spain in the Spanish-American War?
How does the quote, “Speak softly and carry a big stick,†relate to Theodore Roosevelt’s foreign
policy? Would it be accurate to describe this as belligerent? Why or why not?
Were Theodore Roosevelt’s anti-corruption measures successful?
Was American involvement in World War I justified or a mistake?
What were the causes of the massive economic boom after World War I? What effects did it
have?
Was Women’s Suffrage (19th Amendment) tied to Prohibition (18th Amendment)?
Why did Prohibition fail leading to the ratification of the 21st Amendment in 1933?
What was the cause of the Great Depression of the 1930s?
Did FDR’s New Deal help alleviate the Great Depression or perpetuate the problem?
What word do you think best describes the U.S’s contribution to the Allied victory in World War
II? Military, economic, or diplomatic? Why?
What were the causes of America’s rise to superpower status in World War II and after?
Why was it necessary for the US to combat global communism in the later twentieth century?
McCarthyism is seen as an unjustified witch-hunt, but was Senator Joseph McCarthy correct?
Was there really a large number of communist sympathizers and agents in important sectors of
American society?
How did participation in World War II change American society? (For example: Did it unleash
the Civil Rights movement? Did it increase juvenile delinquency? Did it lead to an economic
boom?)
How important was Martin Luther King Jr’s leadership in helping the Civil Rights movement
achieve its aims?
Why is MLK’s “Letter from a Birmingham Jail†significant? How does his ideas for the Civil
Rights movement compare and contrast with those of other Civil Rights leaders like Malcolm X?
Why did America fail in Vietnam? Was Lyndon B. Johnson responsible?
Were Lyndon B. Johnson’s Great Society measures a success, a failure, or a mixed bag?
How did the Vietnam War influence the Youth Revolt of the late 60’s and early 70’s? Why did
millions of young Americans suddenly decide the best thing to do was, “Turn on, tune in, and
drop out?â€Â
Why did Vietnam veterans have more trouble reentering into American society than veterans
from previous wars? Or is this a myth?
Richard Nixon, was he a crook or one of America’s greatest presidents?
Why was Reagan’s strategy to combat the Soviet Union successful?
How did Watergate and the Monica Lewinsky Scandals change American perceptions of the
presidency?
Does “Judicial Activism†threaten American democracy?
Paper Grade Breakdown (You will receive a sheet showing your score in each of the
categories, as well as a final score)
Thesis (20 points): There is a clear argument presented (that is, you state clearly near the
beginning of your paper what you are arguing and how, and the argument adheres to the
assignment).
Content (35 points): Solid, accurate information is presented in support of the thesis, reflecting
broad study and deep thought.
Organization (15 points): There is logic, order, and readability to the information presented.
Usage/Documentation (20 points): Usage of the English language, including grammar,
punctuation, spelling are correct; and proper, generous documentation has been given.
Adherence to professor’s instructions (10 points): Word count, font, margins, footnotes, etc.,
style following A Writer’s Reference 7th ed. CMS format
Paper Grade Breakdown: ​Safiah Alamoudi
1. Thesis: 18/20
a. Answers the question: 5/5
b. Demonstrates a framework for an argument: 5/5
c. Exists within a solid introductory paragraph: 3/5
d. Is consistently evident throughout the paper: 5/5
2. Context: 25/35
a. The information demonstrates prior research: 10/15
b. Information is precise and accurate (No useless sentences): 7/10
c. Demonstrated depth of thought and insight: 8/10
3. Organization: 10/15
a. Rhetorical flow: 7/10
b. Paper Formatting: 3/5
4. Documentation: 11/20
a. Grammar: 7/10
b. Citations (adequate amount of sources. 8-1): 4/10
5. Adherence to Instructions: 9/10
a. Word count: 2/2
b. Font: 2/2
c. Margins 2/2
d. Footnotes: 2/2
e. CMS: 1/2
Total: 65/100
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