Posted: April 21st, 2015

Write an essay on “the seventies” (defined as 1974-80) that explores the “clash of cultures” ….

Requirement :

We want to hear your interpretations, and we want you to support your essays with specific and relevant examples from the readings, YouTube clips, and lectures. Feel free to make your political sympathies clear: It’s difficult to hide them in talking about the United States since Watergate, and you may have noticed that I’m frank about mine! J   

            The trick is to make an argument that includes a thesis statement at the outset, use your evidence wisely to support it, and reach a conclusion. Be creative and bold, but don’t be afraid to be cautious. For example, if you aren’t sure whether the Reagan Revolution was a success, explain the reason(s) for your uncertainty. On the other hand, if you are convinced it was a success or failure, tell us why.

Please be sure to address every issue and topic raised by each question! You must use your own words to express your thoughts on the essay.

Page citations are unnecessary. But feel free to say, for example, As Gillon/Sutton/Jacobs and Zelizer/the “Saturday Night Fever” trailer show(s)/indicate(s)/demonstrate(s) etc. when you are relying on those sources for specific points.

** DON’T COPY ANY VIEWPOINT FROM WEBSITE!!! YOU MUST USE YOUR OWN WORDS TO WRITE THIS ESSAY! THANK YOU!

TOPIC:

Write an essay on “the seventies” (defined as 1974-80) that explores the “clash of cultures” (including, of course, the growth of the religious right) and the loss of faith in government and Presidential leadership; explains how Reagan won election in 1980; and evaluates whether the period deserves to be considered the “worst of times.”