Write an essay of 4 to 6 pages (about 1200-1500 words) in response to the question below.
Your essay should draw on course readings and discussions; (no additional research is expected or permitted.)
Argument: Every essay must have one. The successful essay will present an argument well supported by specific evidence from a range of course texts. You will not be able to—nor should you—present every historical detail relevant to your topic. Instead, focus your argument on one well-constructed thread of analysis, and support your argument with careful use of evidence from the text. Show your reader how you know what you know, and tell your reader why the evidence matters to your argument.
Audience: Assume that your reader is an educated person with a background knowledge of American history, but little familiarity with these specific texts. You should briefly identify people and situations as you discuss them, but you do not need to summarize the whole history of the period.
You must cite all quoted or paraphrased material in properly-formatted Chicago-style footnotes, but a bibliography is not necessary for this assignment.
Style: It counts. The best essays will feature fluid, graceful prose, with few or no grammatical or mechanical errors. Use your word processor’s spell check function, but be aware that it makes mistakes. There is no substitute for careful proofreading. Your paper should be well-organized, with a logical flow and smooth transitions between paragraphs. Good prose cannot cover for a weak argument, but neither can good ideas make their mark if buried in weak prose. Strive for simplicity and clarity.
Provide a title that reflects the content of the essay.
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