United States in the 20th Century

1945 TO THE PRESENT

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SHORT PAPER #1

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Assignment: One of the defining features of U. S. history in the post World War II era is the extent to which foreign and domestic affairs shaped each other. Write a 3-5 page essay reflecting on this interrelationship. Your essay should:

  • Draw on specific examples to illustrate broader points relying on lecture, primary and secondary readings from the course;
  • Consider the period from 1944 to 1960; and
  • Offer a critical assessment of the positive and negative impact of the interrelationship of the foreign and domestic arenas.

 
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