How was race viewed and addressed in the New Nation compared to the period of Religion & Reform? What were some glaring differences? Did the role of women evolve from the early days of the New Nation to the period of Religion & Reform? How so?

Summative Paper #2

Throughout the course of American history, the issues of race, gender, national identity, and politics have been constant, yet evolving. During this course, you will be required to write three short summative papers that present your understanding of these issues and their evolving narratives during the periods in study. Some periods of American history might focus more on some issues than others (e.g. slavery & race), but all of these issues have an ever-present narrative.

Using the American Yawp textbook as your reference, please write a 2–3-page, double-spaced paper that summarizes the following issues and their evolving narratives starting from the birth of ‘The New Nation’ through the period of ‘Religion & Reform’:

Race
Gender
National Identity
Politics

Focus on the key developments or turning points of these issues. Envision how they were both present and significant during the course of American history. Consider how these issues “change” or “evolve” from the birth of The New Nation through the period of Religion & Reform. Here some examples of talking points that your papers can address:

How was race viewed and addressed in the New Nation compared to the period of Religion & Reform? What were some glaring differences?

Did the role of women evolve from the early days of the New Nation to the period of Religion & Reform? How so?

What did “national identity” mean in the New Nation? Was this meaning the same for everyone? (Consider gender and race).

Describe American politics in the New Nation? What were some successes or failures?

These are examples of some of the questions that you might consider address during your writing. You do not have to use these same questions or talking points. Address whatever you think is relevant and important. Again, some of these issues might be more prominent than others during certain periods of American history. If this is the case, focus more on those issues that were prominent. The purpose of these papers is to have you show your recognition of these issues throughout American history and evaluate their changing narratives.