AMERICAN HISTORY - SHORT ESSAYS

1. The Harlem Renaissance was a cultural movement during the 1920s. Explain the different forms of art impacted during this movement. Who was involved and what were some of the most lasting works to come out of it? What was the biggest and most lasting impact of this movement? (Your response should be a minimum 200 words in length)

2. You are an American citizen in the time period of this unit. Write a brief letter to a citizen of another country that the United States is expanding to during this time period. Share why, from your perspective, this expansion is good. In the letter explain why the United States taking on an imperial position is bad from your perspective. Include the issues of expansion, foreign policy, and trade, as well as other areas of interest to you. (Your response should be a minimum 300 words in length)

If it is easier you may write several short letters.