The Making of Modern America

A. Explain the major causes of the Great Depression (e.g. economic policies, trade concerns, banking practices, international commerce). B. Describe 3 ways (e.g., major legislation, organizations, relief, and recovery efforts) that the New Deal sought to address the problems of the Great Depression ( suggested length 1-2 pages). C. Explain how the end of World War II contributed to the rise of Cold War tensions (suggested length 1-2 plages) by doing the following: 1. Discuss the effect of the arms race on the rise of Cold War tensions. 2. Describe how differing ideologies led to increased Cold War tensions. 3. Explain the effect of Cold War tensions on American culture and domestic policies (e.g., security concerns, organizations, discrimination). D. Explain two changes (e.g. legislation, cultural shifts, economic shifts) that came about as a result of one of the following historical events - civil rights movement - feminine movement - gay rights movement - the rise of the religious right E. Provide acknowledgment of source information, using in-text citations and references for quoted, paraphrased or summarized content The source must be from A Brief Tenth Edition A People and a Nation By Mary Beth Norton published 2015  

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