final+exam+prompt

Much of our attention this semester has been directed to the notion of “the American Dream.” Recognize that it has two major components; one focused to the individual and one focused to the nation, especially on the world stage; as well as having elements that overlap such as “peace” and “prosperity”. Your task is to select **__ONE__** of the topics listed below and **__write a compare/contrast essay that demonstrates the goals, strategies, and that also evaluates the success of attaining the American Dream.__** Identify by number which of the choices you have selected.

1) Compare and contrast the time period of the 1920s to the time period of the 1950s.
 * CHOICES THAT USE BOTH COMPONENTS OF THE AMERICAN DREAM:**

2) Compare and contrast U.S. participation in The Great War with U.S. participation in World War II. Include the events of the war that predate actual U.S. direct involvement. 3) Wilson spoke of “keeping the world safe for democracy.” Select ONE of the time periods and evaluate the United States achievements relative to the above phrase.
 * CHOICES THAT USE ONLY THE NATION COMPONENT OF THE AMERICAN DREAM:**

a) 1910-1920 b) 1940-1955 c) 1960-1975 d) 1990-2005 4) Compare and Contrast Roosevelt’s New Deal with Johnson’s Great Society.
 * CHOICES THAT USE ONLY THE INDIVDUAL COMPONENT OF THE AMERICAN DREAM:**

5) Compare and contrast the status of civil rights 1900-1950 versus the status of civil rights 1951-2000. Your response **//__MUST__//** be posted on “turnitin.com” no later than 2:26 the day of the exam. First submission is the final submission and originality reports higher than “0” will result in point deductions.