History 
You are required to address one (1) of the following (and NO more) topics. Agree/disagree in whole or partially with either statement A or statement B.  Include an introduction body, and conclusion.  Write a well-developed, coherent essay supported with historical references.  Be specific.  Cover all relevant time periods from 1877 to the present.  You need to include at least 3 short quotes from Shi (page # in parenthesis).  Limit your answer to 900-1100 words.  Follow the guidelines for previous essays in regards to writing style.  The focus of statement 1 is domestic affairs, and for statement 2-foreign events. USE PDF or WORD to format.
 STATEMENT 1:  .  “Since 1877 the U.S. government has adequately responded to the needs of its people, and America has been a land of social equality.”   (Do not discuss America prior to 1877)
STATEMENT 2.  “U.S. foreign policy and its overseas objectives has changed little since 1877.  It has always been driven solely by economic incentives and widely supported by its citizens.”  Be sure to discuss U.S. military conflicts beyond its borders since 1877.