In a well-considered long essay (4-5 full, robust paragraphs with a paragraph defined as at least 5 sentences), respond to ONE of the following prompts.  Provide as much detail as you remember from lectures, readings, and online materials in support of your answer.  Be sure to respond to the entire question, as each have multiple parts.  Please note which question you are responding to in your answer (simply putting #1, #2, etc. is fine)   1. Explain the U.S. transition from isolationism to imperialism during the 1890s. What gave rise to the “New Manifest Destiny” philosophy? Explain the U.S. involvement in Hawaii, Cuba, and the Philippines in relation to the New Manifest Destiny and offer your assessment of the impact of this period on America’s role in world affairs.   2. Evaluate Theodore Roosevelt’s performance as president. Consider both his domestic and foreign policies. To what extent do you agree with the contention that TR is the first “modern” American president?   3. Describe Woodrow Wilson’s plans to make sure the Great War was “the war to end all wars.” What did his Fourteen Points say and how are they implemented in the final Treaty of Versailles? Why does the United States fail to ratify the treaty and what impact does that have on its lasting influence? How does the treaty sow the seeds for World War II?   4. One could argue that the excesses of the 1920s inevitably led to the devastating economic crisis of the Great Depression. In a detailed essay, evaluate the accuracy of this statement and discuss the various factors that account for this economic collapse. You do not need to go into the efforts to fight the Depression—just explain what caused it.  

How does the iceberg metaphor relate to culture? A. The tip of the iceberg is the most important part of culture. B. The invisible parts of the iceberg cannot be used in the classroom to teach culture. C. It shows that many of the important elements of culture cannot be seen.  D. It demonstrates why culture is important for early childhood educators.

Choose ONE of the following terms and write a short essay (1-2 full, robust paragraphs with a paragraph defined as at least 5 sentences) using information from readings, textbook materials, professor lectures, and author videos that clearly identifies and explains the term AND gives the significance in proper historical context. Vague or overly brief essays without noted significance cannot receive more than half credit. Chinese Exclusion Act deLome letter Frederick Jackson Turner Hull House Triangle Shirtwaist Fire Upton Sinclair

Learning is a change in knowledge, skill, of understanding that results from instruction or which of the following? A. physical growth B. experience  C. maturation D. biological processes

Choose ONE of the following terms and write a short essay (1-2 full, robust paragraphs with a paragraph defined as at least 5 sentences) using information from readings, textbook materials, professor lectures, and author videos that clearly identifies and explains the term AND gives the significance in proper historical context. Vague or overly brief essays without noted significance cannot receive more than half credit. Mary Turner New Manifest Destiny Pure Food and Drug Act Robber barons S.S. Maine Woodrow Wilson and race

In a well-considered long essay (4-5 full, robust paragraphs with a paragraph defined as at least 5 sentences), respond to ONE of the following prompts.  Provide as much detail as you remember from lectures, readings, and online materials in support of your answer.  Be sure to respond to the entire question, as each have multiple parts.  Please note which question you are responding to in your answer (simply putting #1, #2, etc. is fine)   1. Explain the U.S. transition from isolationism to imperialism during the 1890s. What gave rise to the “New Manifest Destiny” philosophy? Explain the U.S. involvement in Hawaii, Cuba, and the Philippines in relation to the New Manifest Destiny and offer your assessment of the impact of this period on America’s role in world affairs.   2. Evaluate Theodore Roosevelt’s performance as president. Consider both his domestic and foreign policies. To what extent do you agree with the contention that TR is the first “modern” American president?   3. Describe Woodrow Wilson’s plans to make sure the Great War was “the war to end all wars.” What did his Fourteen Points say and how are they implemented in the final Treaty of Versailles? Why does the United States fail to ratify the treaty and what impact does that have on its lasting influence? How does the treaty sow the seeds for World War II?   4. One could argue that the excesses of the 1920s inevitably led to the devastating economic crisis of the Great Depression. In a detailed essay, evaluate the accuracy of this statement and discuss the various factors that account for this economic collapse. You do not need to go into the efforts to fight the Depression—just explain what caused it.  

Choose ONE of the following terms and write a short essay (1-2 full, robust paragraphs with a paragraph defined as at least 5 sentences) using information from readings, textbook materials, professor lectures, and author videos that clearly identifies and explains the term AND gives the significance in proper historical context. Vague or overly brief essays without noted significance cannot receive more than half credit. Court packing Election of 1928 Glass-Steagall Act Marcus Garvey Sedition Act Wellington House

In a well-considered long essay (4-5 full, robust paragraphs with a paragraph defined as at least 5 sentences), respond to ONE of the following prompts.  Provide as much detail as you remember from lectures, readings, and online materials in support of your answer.  Be sure to respond to the entire question, as each have multiple parts.  Please note which question you are responding to in your answer (simply putting #1, #2, etc. is fine)   1. Discuss the U.S. response to the developing crises in Europe from 1939 through 1941. Why do most Americans want to remain out of the war and what is their justification? What arguments do critics of America’s official isolationist/neutral policy make and are they convincing? What factors bring the U.S. closer and closer to war?   2. How did the U.S. government transition from World War II into the Cold War? This could be how soldiers are brought home as well as foundations for how the U.S. responded to the perceived threat of communism.   3. John F. Kennedy is a much-beloved president for many who helped advance Black civil rights and stood up to the communists. Discuss this legacy and whether he deserves that credit. Evaluate Kennedy’s perception of himself as a strong, masculine, “Cold warrior,” as well as devoted husband and father.   4. Describe the growing role that media played in the 1960s in terms of the fight for civil rights and the Vietnam War. How did media change and/or shape public opinion on these monumental events in American history and how might they have played out differently without the constant television coverage?   5. Briefly describe the many movements going on in the 1960s that made up that decade (feel free to bleed into the 1970s if you so choose). How did activism in the 1960s lead to polarization and the rise of the conservative revolution and the New Right? How do we see these differing positions on various issues culminate in the Reagan Coalition?

Choose ONE of the following terms and write a short essay (1-2 full, robust paragraphs with a paragraph defined as at least 5 sentences) using information from readings, textbook materials, professor lectures, and author videos that clearly identifies and explains the term AND gives the significance in proper historical context. Vague or overly brief essays without noted significance cannot receive more than half credit. Court packing Election of 1928 Glass-Steagall Act Marcus Garvey Sedition Act Wellington House

Which of the following scenarios would be least likely to occur when an early childhood educator has studied child development and learning? A. Parker creates a unit about heavy machinery because her students are fascinated by the bulldozer they see outside their classroom window. B. Koshkina sets a goal to have all the children in her preschool class reading simple sentences by the end of the year.  C. Jordan engages in regular relaxed but intentional conversations with Ava because the little girl has a very limited vocabulary. D. Josh notes that Shoji does not want to let Forrest join him in the kitchen center and handles the issue without making a big deal of it.