From World War to Cold War    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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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.

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:   […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]