Pick an era from the list below: You will be responding to the Preamble of the Constitution with regard to your era and its success or limits in securing the general welfare of its people. The full text of the preamble is located at the back of the text in the Appendix, A-5.
From the major eras we've covered this quarter, Pick 1 from the list below
- The Great Depression - 1929-1941
- World War II - 1939-1945
- The Postwar Era - 1945-1960
- The Long Sixties - 1960-1974
Now- you've chosen your favorite era
Discuss how your era impacted American Society, Politics and Culture. Be sure to include specific detailed examples to support your narrative when defending your position as to why this era is so significant. How did previous eras influence your era in politics, economics and societal change?
How has your era influenced politics, economics, and societal change in the following years?
Use the questions below to guide you through your material.
Introduction:
- Must include a thesis statement.
- Discussion of your opinion on why the era is significant.
- Set up for the 4 following elements.
Body Paragraphs- Each of the following must be addressed:
- Politics and the Federal Government: Why is the era you've picked significant to politics and the federal government-
- for this section you need to discuss at least 3 key aspects: Presidential Politics, Global Events impact on the era, specific policies and programs put into place.
- American Society and Culture - What was happening during the era that transforms American Society and American Culture-
- Who was included and who was excluded from your era and why.
- Global or national events that helped bring about change.
- Economic Factors- how did the American economy impact American society and politics?
- What was the state of the American Economy during your era?
- How does the economy impact the daily lives of average Americans.
- What kind of economic policies did the Federal Government advocate and use during your era?
- Lasting Legacies- What happened during your era that had a lasting impact on future eras- you need to be specific to the changes that occurred.
Conclusion
- "In Order to make a more perfect union..." from the Preamble
- How successful was your era in creating that more perfect union as discussed in the Preamble of the United States Constitution? What outcomes from your era do you see today?