FINAL EXAM
This is a TAKE HOME exam. You must submit the exam in person during the officially
scheduled exam period in our regular classroom. I will be present in the classroom for the entire
2 hour exam time or until all exams are submitted (whichever comes first). I will not accept
emailed, early, or late exams except in the case of documented necessity or previously
arranged with me.
EXAM DATE & TIME: Check Bethel University Website
When you turn in your exam, you will also turn in your journals. Failure to turn in your journals at
this time will result in "0" for that portion of your grade.
A word of caution: Do not copy answers from your classmates or those in other sections. If this
happens, I will give a grade of 0 to both exams. Also, you should not be using outside sources
for this paper. However, if you do, you must provide citations and a bibliography. Failure to do so
will result in a "0" for the final exam with no remediation.
Basic Requirements:
4-5 page paper (double spaced, 12pt Times New Roman font, 1" margins)
Question:
Through reading, films, and discussions, we have encountered several themes that run through
the American narrative. These include:
-the political development of the nation
-the diversity of national citizenry
-the significance of regional subcultures and economies
-the rise and impact of large social movements
-the relationship of the united states to other nations
Trace the development of one of these themes in the twentieth century. What were the major
conflicts and accommodations? What policies emerged?Who was affected
and how? What power dynamics are revealed? How did specific events related to your theme
affect the course of American history? What do these developments reveal about American
values and priorities? Your answer should include a general discussion of historical shifts, as
well as specific examples from the textbook, primary sources, and videos.