Essay format: 1 question 2-3 pages You must use in-text citations or footnotes to show where you got the information to answer these questions from. The answers must be in a Microsoft Word file, and

Essay format:

1 question

2-3 pages

You must use in-text citations or footnotes to show where you got the information to answer these questions from.  The answers must be in a Microsoft Word file, and you will only be able to upload one file for the assignment.  Moreover, please remember to answer these questions through the time period we have covered so far in class: do not go beyond what was discussed through Module 5.

Remember to adhere to the instructions in the Written Assignment Guidelines.

Answer 1 of the following 2 questions:

• Define the Progressive movement.  What were their ideals, some of their causes, and who did they think should be running things?  Also describe some of the leaders of the Progressive movement, and their impact on American society.
• Why did the stock market crash happen?  Why did it happen specifically in 1929?  Explain each of the causes specifically, and also explain what finally ended the Depression caused by the crash.

Rubric Midterm Essay Exam Midterm Essay Exam Criteria Ratings Pts This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Citations Are sources cited? Are sources cited appropriately? 

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Mechanics Are word choice, spelling, grammar, and punctuation acceptable? 

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Answering the Question Does the essay answer the question? 

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Content Is the content correct, specific, and relevant to answering the question?

chapter 15 in the textbook          The American Yawp

http://www.americanyawp.com/text/15-reconstruction/

Chapter 17           The American Yawp

http://www.americanyawp.com/text/17-conquering-the-west/

chapter 16           The American Yawp

http://www.americanyawp.com/text/16-capital-and-labor/

chapter 18                          The American Yawp

http://www.americanyawp.com/text/18-industrial-america/

How the Other Half Lives (1890)

http://www.americanyawp.com/reader/18-industrial-america/jacob-riis-how-the-other-half-lives-1890/

chapter 19                  The American Yawp

http://www.americanyawp.com/text/19-american-empire/

chapter 20                 The American Yawp

http://www.americanyawp.com/text/20-the-progressive-era/

chapter 21               The American Yawp

http://www.americanyawp.com/text/21-world-war-i/

chapter 22                The American Yawp

http://www.americanyawp.com/text/22-the-twenties/