US GU Assg. #5–Please see attached instructions. Thank you.

Assignment #5: Societal Issues in City Life

Required Readings:

• Read Textbook: Newark-Chapter 4-Fall, pages 84-118 (See attached).

Source cited: Tuttle, Brad R. How Newark Became Newark: The Rise, Fall, and Rebirth of an American City. Piscataway, N.J: Rutgers University Press, 2009

• Watched the video: The rich, the poor and the trash | DW Documentary (Inequality documentary) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G_e7eFSkEjw

1. Assignment: In Chapter 4 of the textbook, the City of Newark continues to expand and enters the Prohibition era. Please write a short essay for the following question:

• What are some of the social and political issues that accompanied Prohibition in Newark?

1. Prepare an original and thoughtful (including references) response of 400 words.

1. Student participation includes the following attributes:

• Comments show evidence of a thorough reading and analysis of the material(s) -- this means the inclusion of references

• Points are relevant to the discussion in terms of increasing everyone’s understanding and are not merely a regurgitation of the readings. 

• Care is taken to distinguish among different kinds of information; i.e. facts, opinions, assumptions, or inferences. 

• There is a willingness to test new ideas rather than remain cautious and safe. 

• Submissions utilize correct word usage, spelling, and punctuation.

INSTRUCTIONS TO THE WRITER:

Follow the instructions above and response to the question. The essay should be no less than 400 words in length. Sources cited should be included.

Sources cited should be from the required readings.

Thank you,

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