Long Beach City College Civil Rights Movement of 1950s and 1960s Essay SECTION III: Pick ONE of the short essay questions to write about. Your response mus

Long Beach City College Civil Rights Movement of 1950s and 1960s Essay SECTION III: Pick ONE of the short essay questions to write about. Your response must be 2 pages long (typed, Times New Roman, 12-point font, 1-inch margins, double-spaced) and must follow the prompt instructions completely. You must also answer all the prompt questions directly, accurately, and in detail. DO NOT HEAVILY RELY ON ONLINE SOURCES. Also, please organize your response into paragraphs. You may organize each 1-2 paragraphs around Part A, B, and C of the essay prompt. (For instance, your first 1-2 paragraphs will address Part A, second or third paragraph will address Part B, etc.) You don’t need to write an introduction or conclusion paragraph for your short essay, just launch directly into answering the prompt questions.

UPLOAD INSTRUCTIONS: Please type your response on a Word document or PDF file and upload it onto the turnitin.com submission link listed in the Exam Three Module.

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Pick ONE question to write about:

1. The Cold War. After World War II, the U.S. and USSR (Soviet Union) battled each other for global supremacy during a 44-year period known as the Cold War (1945-1989). A) Please define the term “cold war” in your own words. In what way was this definition accurate when it came to US-Soviet relations and actions during this period? B) In what way was this definition inaccurate? (Hint: think about what happened during the Korean War). C) Then explain in 1-2 paragraphs how the Cold War shaped U.S.’s treatment of Europe.

2. The Cold War. After World War II, the U.S. and USSR (Soviet Union) battled each other for global supremacy during a 44-year period known as the Cold War (1945-1989). A) In 1 detailed paragraph, please define the term “cold war” in your own words and introduce the topic. B) Based on your understanding of course videos and readings from this unit, describe in detail 2 ways in which the Cold War shaped America’s military actions (either in war, political conflicts with USSR, and/or in weapons productions)? C) Then explain in detail 1 way in which the Cold War shaped US society (such as US culture, US social climate, or civil rights).

3. The Civil Rights Movement. A) Explain and define what the Civil Rights Movement was (who/what/when/where). What was its key strategy? B) Discuss in detail 2 major laws or events of the Civil Rights Movement. C) What did the Civil Rights Movement succeed in doing? And in your opinion what is 1 area where you think the Civil Rights Movement did not completely succeed in accomplishing?

4. The Rise of Conservatism. Discuss the emergence of conservatism in the 1970s and 1980s. A) How was the rise of conservatism a result of backlash against the liberalism and social turmoil of the 1960s? And how did Nixon’s Southern Strategy harness this backlash into a winning presidential campaign? B) How did Reagan further extend and shape the Conservative movement in the 1980s? What were the defining actions and characteristics of his administration, and how did they establish Conservatism in the 1980s?

5. The Shift in American Politics. Starting in the 1980s, American politics shifted dramatically to the right. A) Explain the key policies and actions of Ronald Reagan’s presidency. B) Then identify and explain 1-2 domestic policies implemented by Bill Clinton that embraced Conservatism and/or globalization and free trade. C) Finally, discuss George W. Bush’s brand of Compassionate Conservatism. Explain what Compassionate Conservatism is. How was it similar to the conservatism established by Ronald Reagan, and how was it intended to be a more compassionate brand of Conservatism than the one during the 1980s and 90s?