Part b
essay
directions: write a well-organized essay that includes an introduction, several paragraphs, and a conclusion.
use evidence from at least four documents in your essay. support your response with relevant facts,
examples, and details. include additional outside information.
historical context:
after world war ii, the american people looked forward to a period of peace and
prosperity. however, key events of the 195os challenged that national mood and had
significant social, economic, and political effects on the united states in the 196os and
beyond. these events included the korean war, the montgomery bus boycott,
and the launching of sputnik.
task: using the information from the documents and your knowledge of united states
history, write an essay in which you
choose two events of the 195os identified in the historical context and for each
• describe the historical circumstances surrounding the event
• discuss the effects of the event on the united states and/or on american
society
guidelines:
in your essay, be sure to
• develop all aspects of the task
• incorporate information from at least four documents
• incorporate relevant outside information
• support the theme with relevant facts, examples, and details
• use a logical and clear plan of organization, including an introduction and a conclusion that
are beyond a restatement of the theme