Research Paper Proposals 2016

Describe your research topic below. Consider the central question you are trying to answer in your research. Be sure it is a topic that is manageable over the course of the next 5 weeks and that it is focused. Due May 20th.

American Dreams GQ #3

What impact did events like Watergate, Vietnam, and September 11th have on Americans' perception of the "American Dream"? Address at least two events (not limited to the aforementioned).

American Dreams GQ #2

"Americans' individual dreams...adjusted for the cycles of prosperity and depression, of war and peace, of political liberalism and conservatism. They modified themselves to suit the circumstances of the individuals who did the dreaming...(p. 384)." Identify and explain two examples from the book that support this statement.

American Dreams GQ #1

How did Americans' perception of the "American Dream" evolve in the twenty years following WWII?

Mayflower GQ #3

Was there a particular person in this book that you developed an emotion toward? Explain.

Mayflower GQ #2

Was there anything that surprised you, made you uncomfortable, or reaffirmed your general understanding of the first Thanksgiving as an event in U.S. history?

Mayflower GQ #1

The subtitle of Mayflower is "A story of courage, community, and war." As you read, which one of these themes stands out the most? Explain.