Mcgee Summative Assessment
Mcgee Summative Assessment
Mcgee Summative Assessment
Respond to two of the following essay questions (one from each chapter). Be sure to
include a specific thesis statement (argument), to organize your body
paragraphs effectively with evidence that supports your thesis, and to utilize
specific and accurate historical examples in your response. Each response
should be approximately 3-4 paragraphs in length.
There were more similarities than differences between the domestic policies of Eisenhower and
Truman. To what extent do you agree with this assertion?
OR
Anti-communist hysteria dominated American culture and politics from 1945 55 and Truman
and Eisenhower failed to take firm action to stop Joseph McCarthy from becoming too powerful.
To what extent do you agree with this statement?
OR
Civil rights was the most important issue in U.S. domestic politics between 1945 and 1960. To
what extent do you agree with this argument?
OR
Richard Nixon is often remembered for Watergate, but his domestic policies achieved a high
level of success. To what extent do you agree with this contention?
OR
To what extent does Kennedys domestic policy, including his civil rights record, confirm his
reputation as a great U.S. president?