Here is your question: Based on your study of US history between 1930 and 2010, what was the most significant political, economic, and social event/movement/change during this period?

This week you will focus on writing your first exam. You must submit the exam as either a .doc, a .pdf, or a GoogleDoc link with commenting privileges (if you’re on a Mac, do not submit .pages). The exam should be submitted to the Final Exam Dropbox.

Here is your question: Based on your study of US history between 1930 and 2010, what was the most significant political, economic, and social event/movement/change during this period?

Review this video on historic significance to think about what this means:

As you think through the question, here are some points to keep in mind:

• You should discuss a separate event/movement/change for each category (political, economic, social). Do not use the same thing for all 3.
• You should explain the event/movement/change including basic information such as who was involved, when did it happen, where did it happen, and what happened.
• You must also clearly make the case for why your choice is most significant in its category.
• This is not a group effort. You should not discuss your exam with other students.
• This exam should be a reflection of what you have learned from course materials (anything linked from D2L – videos, textbook, additional readings), not outside research. Answers that are clearly adapted and/or copied from outside sources will be penalized.

What I am looking for

• you have a specific choice for each category,
• you have accurately explained the category (who, what, when, where), and
• you have convincingly why each is most significant in its category.