PART II - THEMATIC ESSAY QUESTION
Directions: Write a well-organized essay that includes an introduction, several
paragraphs addressing the task below, and a conclusion.
Theme: Equality
In United States history, the rights of “life, liberty, and the pursuit of
happiness,” as stated in the Declaration of Independence, have often
been denied to certain groups of Americans. |
Task:
Identify one group from your study of United States history.
- Use two historical examples to show how the group has been denied
the rights of “life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness”
- Identify and discuss two efforts that have been made to help the group attain “life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness”
- Evaluate the extent to which the group has achieved equality today
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You may use any group from your study of United States history. Some
suggestions you might wish to consider include: African Americans, Asian
Americans, Native American Indians, women, and persons with
disabilities.
You are not limited to these suggestions.
Note: The rubric (scoring criteria) for this essay appears on the next page.
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