ESSAY : United States History. Civil War to present

Midterm Examination Prompt

By this point in the course, we have read chapters that have demonstrated how “long- simmering” rivalries and ethnic conflict both internal and external to the United States (more often than not) will result in war.

Both chapter 16 and 17 begin by acknowledging how the Civil War was the resolution to America’s conflict.  A war that, by its conclusion, had socially and economically impacted the South.  As reflected in Chapter 16, this impact was a direct result of Northern opposition due to a lack of social acceptance for how the South chose to financially advance; while chapter 17 discussed a more economic prospective. While chapter 22 demonstrated how a social and economic conflict can have a global impact.

With that being said, you are required to submit to TurnItIn.com a reflection on what you read in Chapter 16, 17, 22 and 24; as well as the Prezi presentations that have been posted.  In a 12-font/ Times New Roman, 4-5 page word document, you are to compare and contrast the social status of America before and after the time period of Lincoln\’s assassination.  Discuss what role the Civil War played in the necessity for Reconstruction in the South and then examine how Reconstruction led to the manifestation of the Industrial Revolution.  Ask yourself, how/did the advancements of the Industrial Revolution assist America in World War I? And after such a great global victory, what caused America to internal be in a position that would lead to the Great Depression?

https://prezi.com/cpgego1asedi/chapter-16-reconstruction/?utm_campaign=share&utm_medium=copy
https://prezi.com/uyvwsssuyxyb/chapter-22-world-war-i/?utm_campaign=share&utm_medium=copy
https://prezi.com/-nlqjizi2ldb/chapter-24-the-reactionary-twenties/?utm_campaign=share&utm_medium=copy
https://prezi.com/expkmfpqjvjq/chapter-17-business-and-labor-in-the-industrial-era-1860-19/?utm_campaign=share&token=72caf3d169e0c650f0491960a9d99e41955fb4348b8f6379e67add91fe494efc&utm_medium=copy

SAMPLE SOLUTION

Lincoln’s Assassination
The 16th president of the United States, Abraham Lincoln, is considered one of greatest leaders in the American history. His rise from a humble background to the topmost leadership position was no mean achievement. Lincoln played a significant role in the fight against slavery, among other major contributions to the welfare of humankind. His assassination in 1865 marked the end of an era that had positively changed the socioeconomic welfare of Americans.
Before the premature death of Abraham Lincoln, American society experienced vibrant socioeconomic activities. Among his numerous accomplishments, there are three…