Prompt 1:
PROMPT: In 1302, you have read about groups of people who fought for their rights and the rights of others in the United States. Do you believe that Americans have a social responsibility to fight for their rights and/or the rights of others? Please provide 3 examples from class materials that support your position.
For this question here are some portions of the course to think about
Reconstruction
The Progressive Era
Labor and Industry
The Civil Rights Movement
The Women’s Rights Movement
The Native American Rights Movement
The Mexican American Rights Movement
The LBGTQIA movement
There are others, but that should help get your started. For this assignment, you may use books or articles or historical materials from the Richland College Library to help you if you need more information that is given in your textbook.
Prompt II:
Compose a brief MLA style reflection essay to the prompt below.
In 500-700 words, please answer the following question:
Right after WWII, Americans felt confident in the government and secure in society. What changes occurred in the 1960s and 1970s that caused many Americans to lose faith in government and government officials? Be sure to cite your evidence.