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Civic Engagement Essay #2: War, Democracy, and Freedoms<\/h2>\n

Civic Engagement Essay #2: War, Democracy, and FreedomsAn important theme in our course is to learn more about the many ways in which every day
Americans have participated in democracy. This assignment asks you to think about the United States as a force for democracy in war, and the ways in which American freedoms are protected and promoted (or not) in wartime.<\/p>\n

STEP ONE: Read Roark, et al. The American Promise, Chapter 25.<\/p>\n

STEP TWO: Watch FDR deliver the \u2018Four Freedoms\u2019 Speech on January 6, 1941:<\/p>\n

FDR and the \u2018Four Freedoms\u2019 Speech (January 6, 1941)\u2018Four Freedoms\u2019 Speech Remastered (National Archives)<\/p>\n

STEP THREE: Watch President Obama\u2019s \u2018Four Big Questions\u201d Speech (2016 State of the Union address)<\/p>\n

Obama\u2019s \u2018Four Big Questions\u2019 Speech (2016 State of the Union)
Obama\u2019s State of the Union (transcript)<\/p>\n

STEP FOUR: After having listened to and analyzed the two speeches, respond to the following set of questions:<\/p>\n

Compare and contrast FDR\u2019s \u201cFour Freedoms\u201d to President Obama\u2019s \u201cFour Big Questions.\u201d How are each president\u2019s points similar? How do they differ? Both speeches attempt to instill confidence in American democracy and freedoms. In what ways were the presidents successful, and in what ways do their respective speeches fall short? Explain your answer by citing specific examples and quotes from the sources.<\/p>\n

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR SOLID ACADEMIC WRITING<\/p>\n

\u2022 Address every question. Be sure to answer every question in the prompt.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Organize your thoughts and your argument. Include an introduction that lays out the main argument (thesis). Develop your argument and provide evidence in the body of the response. Conclude the essay with a brief summary.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Prove your point. Provide ample evidence to support your argument(s) by providing concrete examples and quotations from your reading. Cite relevant people, places, and events. At a minimum, you are required to rely on the textbook and the sources identified in the prompt as evidence. You may consult additional sources of evidence, but you must cite them very carefully.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Write clearly and carefully. Does every sentence make sense? Poor spelling, syntax, punctuation and grammar are often a sign of sloppiness and will weigh heavily against your grade.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Think for yourself. Answer the questions with your own brainpower, in your ownwords.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Avoid personal sentiments. Voice your view, but avoid using the first person and personal sentiments such as \u201cI feel that\u2026\u201d or \u201cI believe that\u2026\u201d Your essay should make an academic argument based on evidence\u2014not opinion. \u201cTHIRD PERSON\u201d<\/p>\n

\u2022 Follow standard formatting and citation. Your essay should be a minimum of 500 words and a maximum of 750 words, typewritten (Times New Roman, 12point font), double-spaced with 1-inch margins. Use standard citation style such as MLA, APA, or Chicago.<\/p>\n

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