In what ways did the Second World War and its outcome set in motion the circumstances that generated the Cold War with the Soviet Union? Provide specific examples.
DQ1 In what ways did the Second World War and its outcome set in motion the circumstances that generated the Cold War with the Soviet Union? Provide specific examples.
DQ2 What were the principal objectives and programs of Harry Truman’s domestic policies? How did the outcomes differ from Truman’s ideals?
HIS450 U.S. History Since 1945
Week 2 Discussion
DQ1 How did the migration to suburban communities and the increase of automobile ownership impact one another? How did this influence the economy of the United States? What motivated many middle-class Americans to relocate to suburban communities? How did this massive relocation of large numbers of middle-class Americans effect life in the United States?
DQ2 Why was President Eisenhower so interested in the destiny of Southeast Asia?
HIS450 U.S. History Since 1945
Week 3 Discussion
DQ1 In the early years of the 1960s, Civil Rights activists in Mississippi and Alabama played a crucial role in the Civil Rights movement. What were the key events of those first few years of the early 1960s? Who were the leaders of the movement? What did they accomplish and did they suffer any setbacks? Provide specific examples to support your responses.
DQ2 How did Kennedy’s policies represent a shift from Eisenhower’s conservatism to a more liberal view of government’s role in American life. Cite economic, social, and political examples.
HIS450 U.S. History Since 1945
Week 4 Discussion
DQ1 Thwarting the advancement of Castro-like insurgencies became a significant goal for President Johnson. What did he do to advance this policy goal? Justify your response.
DQ2 During the early years of his presidency, Lyndon Johnson focused on social-reform issues. In what ways did he use President Kennedy’s ideas to shape his own policies and pass social reform bills? Justify your response.
HIS450 U.S. History Since 1945
Week 5 Discussion
DQ1 Martin Luther King Jr. changed his strategies in the late 1960s; as a result, he lost the support of the NAACP, why?
DQ2 Compare the feminist consciousness of the early 1960s to social reality. What contributed to the change that occurred in the late 1960s to that relationship?
HIS450 U.S. History Since 1945
Week 6 Discussion
DQ1 How did President Carter attempt to address the “misery index? Were the policies he implemented to address the “misery index” effective? Justify your response.
DQ2 Describe the changes that occurred with the various religious communities of American society during the 1970s; be sure to include the Catholic, Jewish, and Protestant faiths. How did these changes contribute to the rise of the political right?
HIS450 U.S. History Since 1945
Week 7 Discussion
DQ1 Compare and contrast President Reagan’s first and second term foreign policies. Be sure to include his policies toward the Soviet Union. Were his foreign policies a success? Explain.
DQ2 How did domestic and world issues in the late 1970s contribute to the political rise of Ronald Reagan? Explain.
HIS450 U.S. History Since 1945
Week 8 Discussion
DQ1 What major political events near the turn of the century contributed to the political polarization in current U.S. political discourse? How did events such as the impeachment of President Clinton and the election crisis of 2000 increase animosity between the political parties? Explain.
DQ2 In what ways did George W. Bush’s foreign policies and view of the role the United States should play in the world affect the nation’s involvement in the Middle East following the 9-11 attacks? When should the United States get involved with another country’s problems? Explain.
HIS450 U.S. History Since 1945
Week 1 Assignment
From World War to Cold War (Online)
Instructions: In 200-300 words, respond to the following prompts. Each prompt should be supported with research.
Describe the significance of the Truman Doctrine to the Cold War.
How did the Marshall Plan impact the future of Europe?
How did the social and racial changes that occurred during WWII impact U.S. society after the war?
What is NATO and why was (is) it important to the West?
What was the Red Scare? What role did the HUAC (House Un-American Activities Committee) play during the Red Scare? What was the overall impact of the Red Scare on U.S. society?
Use only sources found in the GCU Library, those provided in Topic/Course Materials, or those recommended by your instructor. Cite three to five relevant, scholarly sources in support of the content.
This assignment uses a scoring guide. Please review the scoring guide prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
While Turabian style is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and documentation of sources should be presented using Turabian formatting guidelines, which can be found in the Turabian Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.
You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. Refer to the LopesWrite Technical Support articles for assistance.
HIS450 U.S. History Since 1945
Week 2 Assignment
The Golden and Mystical 1950s Worksheet
Complete the “Golden and Mystical 1950s” Worksheet.
Use only sources found at the GCU Library, those provided in Topic/Course Materials, or those recommended by your instructor.Cite three to five relevant, scholarly sources in support of the content.
This assignment uses a scoring guide. Please review the scoring guide prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
While Turabian style is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and documentation of sources should be presented using Turabian formatting guidelines, which can be found in the Turabian Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.
You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. Refer to the LopesWrite Technical Support articles for assistance.
The Golden and Mystical 1950s Worksheet
Instructions: In 200-300 words, respond to the following prompts. Each prompt should be supported with research.
1. What specific effects did Urban Sprawl have on U.S. society? Explain.
2. How did the advent of Rock and Roll and the “Teen Culture” impact U.S. society? Explain.
3. How did “dynamic conservatism” affect the U.S. political landscape? Explain.
4. What was “Politics of Consensus”? How does this compare with the current political discourse in the U.S. today? Which of these two views of perpetuating democratic government are better? Explain.
5. What effect did Sputnik have on U.S. society? Be sure to discuss its effects on both foreign and domestic policy.
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HIS450 U.S. History Since 1945
Week 2 Assignment
Research Proposal
Submit a 200-250-word research topic proposal. Include the following:
A topic that is relevant to the period of history this course covers that you wish to research
A prospective thesis you wish to affirm
Note: The instructor will need to approve the choice of topics and provide feedback.
Use only sources found at the GCU Library or those provided in Topic Materials.
This assignment uses a scoring guide. Please review the scoring guide prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the Turabian Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.
You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. Refer to the LopesWrite Technical Support articles for assistance.
HIS450 U.S. History Since 1945
Week 3 Assignment
The Early 1960s and Civil Rights Worksheet
Complete “The Early 1960s and Civil Rights” Worksheet.
Use only sources found at the GCU Library, those provided in Topic/Course Materials, or those recommended by your instructor. Cite three to five relevant, scholarly sources in support of the content.
This assignment uses a scoring guide. Please review the scoring guide prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
While Turabian style is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and documentation of sources should be presented using Turabian formatting guidelines, which can be found in the Turabian Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.
You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. Refer to the LopesWrite Technical Support articles for assistance.
The Early 1960s and Civil Rights
Instructions: In 200-300 words, respond to the following prompts. Each prompt should be supported with research.
1. Describe and analyze the impact of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference on U.S. society in the early 1960s.
2. What was the Bay of Pigs incident? What was its impact on President Kennedy and his engagement in the Cold War? Explain.
3. What was the Cuban Missile Crisis? What effect did it have on U.S. society? How did it impact the Cold War? Do you think that JFK did the right thing? Explain.
4. Describe the circumstances surrounding the construction of the Berlin Wall. How did this impact the Cold War? Does it seem strange that a socialist country would need to build a wall to keep its citizens from leaving? Explain.
5. Who were the Freedom Riders? What was their impact on U.S. society? Explain.
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HIS450 U.S. History Since 1945
Week 3 Assignment
Annotated Bibliography
Create a list of 10-15 sources that will be used to affirm and/or support your thesis in your research paper.
Include both primary and secondary sources.
Sources must be academic and appropriate to the topic.
Be sure to label the sources as primary or secondary under separate headings.
Format the list in accordance with Turabian style.
NOTE: This bibliography is a beginning; you will be expected to expand on it in the Topic 4 assignment. Historical research for this class should be an ongoing process.
Use only sources found at the GCU Library or those provided in Course or Topic Materials.
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the Turabian Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.
Refer to the resource, “Preparing Annotated Bibliographies,” located in the Student Success Center, for additional guidance on completing this assignment in the appropriate style, referring to the indicative annotation protocol.
This assignment uses a scoring guide. Please review the scoring guide prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. Refer to the LopesWrite Technical Support articles for assistance.
HIS450 U.S. History Since 1945
Week 4 Assignment
Johnson’s Presidency and Vietnam Worksheet (Online)
Complete the “Johnson’s Presidency and Vietnam” Worksheet.
Use only sources found at the GCU Library, those provided in Topic/Course Materials, or those recommended by your instructor.Cite three to five relevant, scholarly sources in support of the content.
This assignment uses a scoring guide. Please review the scoring guide prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
Turabian format is required for essays only. Solid academic writing is always expected. For all assignment delivery options, documentation of sources should be presented using Turabian formatting guidelines, which can be found in the Turabian Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.
You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. Refer to the LopesWrite Technical Support articles for assistance.
Instructions: In 200-300 words, respond to the following prompts. Each prompt should be supported with research. Each response is worth 9 points.
1. What was President Johnson’s Great Society? Did it accomplish its goals over the past 50 years? Explain.
2. Describe the impact of the Warren Court on U.S. society? Do you agree with their rulings? Explain.
3. Describe the circumstances surrounding the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution. Was this incident a legitimate reason to start a land war in Asia? Explain.
4. What was the Tet offensive? How did it impact U.S. foreign policy and domestic policy? How did the U.S. media affect public opinion regarding the war? Explain.
5. What was the Six Days War? What role did the U.S. play in this war? Should Israel have been required to give back the land taken in the Six Days War? Explain.
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HIS450 U.S. History Since 1945
Week 4 Assignment
Research Paper Outline with Updated Annotated Bibliography
After continued research, construct a working outline for the research paper. The outline should cover the topics and supporting details of your research paper. The research paper must affirm the thesis on the approved research topic you have selected.
The outline must be a minimum of 500 words (approximately two pages, if the template is used properly). It should include an updated thesis, conform to Turabian style standards, and be as detailed as possible.
Update your annotated bibliography. The annotated bibliography should reflect continued research by including added source material and refined choices from the working bibliography in Topic 3. In the bibliography:
Justify each source with a short description of its relevance and appropriateness to the paper’s argument.
Be sure the annotations concisely summarize the source’s scope, accuracy, and usefulness.
Use only sources found at the GCU Library or those provided in Course or Topic Materials.
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the Turabian Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.
Review the resource, “Preparing Annotated Bibliographies,” located in the Student Success Center, for additional guidance on completing this assignment in the appropriate style.
This assignment uses a scoring guide. Please review the scoring guide prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. Refer to the LopesWrite Technical Support articles for assistance.
HIS450 U.S. History Since 1945
Week 5 Assignment
Protests, Crisis, and Countercultures Worksheet
Complete the “Protests, Crisis, and Countercultures” Worksheet.
Use only sources found at the GCU Library, those provided in Topic/Course Materials, or those recommended by your instructor. Cite three to five relevant, scholarly sources in support of the content.
This assignment uses a scoring guide. Please review the scoring guide prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
While Turabian style is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and documentation of sources should be presented using Turabian formatting guidelines, which can be found in the Turabian Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.
You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. Refer to the LopesWrite Technical Support articles for assistance.
Protests, Crisis, and Countercultures
Instructions: In 200-300 words, respond to the following prompts. Each prompt should be supported with research.
1. Who were Students for a Democratic Society (SDS)? What activities did they routinely engage in, in an effort to “change” American society? Do you agree with their methods of promoting change? Why? What was their overall effect on the U.S.? Explain.
2. Describe the concept of “counterculture” as it applied to U.S. society during the 1960s? The “Jesus People” are an example of a 1960’s counterculture. Who were they and what was their effect on Christianity in the U.S.?
3. What was “Black Power”? Describe the role of “Black Power” in the Civil Rights movement.
4. What was the “Silent Majority”? Describe the conservative backlash during the social upheaval of the 1960’s. Assess its positive and negative effects.
5. How did the 1968 Democratic Convention embody the social upheaval of the 1960’s? Assess its positive and negative consequences on U.S. society.
HIS450 U.S. History Since 1945
Week 5 Assignment
Research Paper: First Draft
Write a first draft of your research paper. The first draft should be 3,000-3,750 words (approximately 12-15 pages if the template is used correctly), not including the required bibliography and cover page. Be sure to include the following:
Affirm your thesis on the approved research topic you have selected.
Evaluate relevant and valid research that reflects the ethical standards in the discipline of history.
Demonstrate proper interpretation of historical sources.
Utilize research to validate your ideas and supporting claims.
The grading standards will be as rigorous as those set for the final research paper. Be careful to proofread and edit the first draft to the quality of a final draft.
The instructor will provide feedback; but continue to edit for clarity, coherence, argument, and historical interpretation throughout the duration of the topic.
Use only sources found at the GCU Library or those provided in Course and/or Topic Materials.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the Turabian Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.
You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. Refer to the LopesWrite Technical Support articles for assistance.
HIS450 U.S. History Since 1945
Week 6 Assignment
The 1970s: Prelude to Conservatism Worksheet
Complete the “The 1970’s: Prelude to Conservatism” worksheet.
Use only sources found at the GCU Library, those provided in Topic/Course Materials, or those recommended by your instructor. Cite three to five relevant, scholarly sources in support of the content.
This assignment uses a scoring guide. Please review the scoring guide prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
While Turabian style is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and documentation of sources should be presented using Turabian formatting guidelines, which can be found in the Turabian Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.
You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. Refer to the LopesWrite Technical Support articles for assistance.
The 1970s:Prelude to Conservatism
Instructions: In 200-300 words, respond to the following prompts. Each prompt should be supported with research.
1. What is meant by the term “Nixonomics,” including wage and price controls? What was the overall effect of Nixon’s economic policies on the United States? Explain.
2. What was “Watergate” and how did it affect U.S. politics? Explain.
3. Describe Nixon’s China Policy. What was its significance to the Cold War?
4. What was the energy crisis? How did it come about and what was the U.S. response to it? Discuss.
5. What was the Iranian Hostage crisis? How did this crisis reveal the foreign policy weakness of the Carter administration? Describe the circumstances surrounding the release of the hostages. What are some possible lessons that the United States could learn from this experience? Explain.
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HIS450 U.S. History Since 1945
Week 6 Assignment
Benchmark – Presentation of Project
Create a PowerPoint presentation of 8-10 slides that summarizes your research; also include a title and end note slide. The presentation should include the following:
Explain why the topic you chose is of interest to you.
Explain the project’s thesis and main points as clearly and forcefully as possible in a more a concise format than in the paper. Use the slide notes section to explain the points you are making.
Source documentation must still be included in this format (sources may be cited in text with superscript numbers corresponding with numbered notes on the end note slide.)
Use only sources found at the GCU Library or those provided in Course and/or Topic Materials.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
While Turabian style is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and documentation of sources should be presented using Turabian formatting guidelines, which can be found in the Turabian Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.
You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. Refer to the LopesWrite Technical Support articles for assistance.
Benchmark Information
This Benchmark Assignment assesses the following History Program Competencies:
BA History and BA Public History programs:
4.5: Explain historical concepts to others through presentation.
BA History for Secondary Education program:
8.5: Explain historical concepts to others through presentation.
HIS450 U.S. History Since 1945
Week 7 Assignment
The Reagan-Bush Years: 1981-1993 Worksheet
Complete The Reagan-Bush Years: 1981-1993 worksheet.
Use only sources found at the GCU Library, those provided in Topic/Course Materials, or those recommended by your instructor. Cite three to five relevant, scholarly sources in support of the content.
This assignment uses a scoring guide. Please review the scoring guide prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
While Turabian style is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and documentation of sources should be presented using Turabian formatting guidelines, which can be found in the Turabian Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.
You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. Refer to the LopesWrite Technical Support articles for assistance.
The Reagan-Bush Years: 1981-1993
Instructions: In 200-300 words, respond to the following prompts. Each prompt should be supported with research.
1. What was “Reaganomics”? Describe the difference in the state of the U.S. economy from when Reagan took office in January of 1981 until he left in January of 1989. Was this change a positive change? Explain.
2. What is a “Go-Go” economy? Was the U.S. economy in the 1980’s a “Go-Go” economy? Explain.
3. Who were the “Culture Warriors”? Assess their impact on the U.S. during the 1980s.
4. What was the Iran Contra scandal? What effect did it have on politics and society in the U.S.? Explain.
5. Describe the impact of the Rehnquist court. How did their rulings affect American society? Explain.
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HIS450 U.S. History Since 1945
Week 7 Assignment
Benchmark – Research Paper: Revised Final Draft
The final benchmark paper should be a noticeably revised update of the draft submitted in Topic 5, incorporating instructor comments, peer-review feedback, and personal revising.
It should be 3,000-3,750 words (12-15 pages if the template is used properly) excluding bibliography and cover page in Turabian style.
Be sure to include the following:
Affirm your thesis on the approved research topic you have selected.
Evaluate relevant and valid research that reflects the ethical standards in the discipline of history. (comp. 2.5)
Demonstrate proper interpretation of historical sources.
Utilize research to validate your ideas and supporting claims.
Use only sources found at the GCU Library or those provided in Course and/or Topic Materials.
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the Turabian Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. Refer to the LopesWrite Technical Support articles for assistance.
Benchmark Information
This Benchmark Assignment assesses the following History Program Competencies:
BA History and BA Public History programs:
2.5: Model the ethical standards of the field of history.
BA History for Secondary Education program:
6.5: Model the ethical standards of the field of history.
HIS450 U.S. History Since 1945
Week 8 Assignment
Globalism and Terrorism Worksheet
Complete the “Globalism and Terrorism” Worksheet.
Use only sources found at the GCU Library, those provided in Topic/Course Materials, or those recommended by your instructor.Cite three to five relevant, scholarly sources in support of the content.
This assignment uses a scoring guide. Please review the scoring guide prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
While Turabian style is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and documentation of sources should be presented using Turabian formatting guidelines, which can be found in the Turabian Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.
You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. Refer to the LopesWrite Technical Support articles for assistance.
HIS-450 Topic 8 Globalism and Terrorism Worksheet
Instructions: In 200-300 words, respond to the following prompts. Each prompt should be supported with research.
1. What is “Clintonomics”? Describe the changes to the U.S. economy during the 1990s. What role did Globalism play in those changes? Explain.
2. What was the significance of the mid-term election of 1994? How did Newt Gingrich and the “Contract with America” contribute to the creation of bi-partisan legislation? Explain.
3. Describe the Balkan Wars of the 1990s. What role did the U.S. play in these wars? In your opinion, should the U.S. have engaged in these wars? Why or why not?
4. Discuss President Clinton’s Impeachment. What were the charges? What penalty was he given? What penalty is the average person given for this crime? Do you think that famous people and politicians should be judged by a different standard than a common person? Explain.
5. Describe Operation Iraqi Freedom. Assess its positive and negative consequences to the United States.
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