The Impact of Historical Events on US Politics and Civil Liberties in the Early 2000s
I've attached copies from the textbook along with the page number is so you can refer to it in the essay.
The text book is; Give me Liberty!: An American History (Seagull Sixth Edition) (Vol.2) by Eric Foner
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Instructions:
Choose 1 of the 2 essay questions below to answer. Make sure you fully answer the entire question and explain all parts of your answer. Your essay must include evidence to support your argument. While there is no set length to this essay, the best answers will include information covered in lectures, the textbook, and the primary sources that have been covered in this class. This means that realistically, your answer will need to be over 1 page in order to achieve a high grade. Your essay must follow the formatting stated in the following paragraph. If you do not follow the formatting, or the submission requirements, your essay will receive a 0. You must submit your answer as a Microsoft Word document or a PDF. The essay must be double-spaced, Times New Roman size 12 font. Make sure you proofread carefully before submitting. Also, make sure that whenever you use information from a source, be it your textbook or the primary sources, you cite the source and page number.
Option 1: How did the American role change during the Vietnam War and how did the war impact the United States?
Option 2: What events of the early 2000s marked the United States for years to come, and how are the impacts still felt today?
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The Impact of Historical Events on US Politics and Civil Liberties in the Early 2000s
Due to various historical events, the early 2000s were a turning point for America. The impeachment of President Clinton, the disputed election, the September 11th attack, and the ensuing war on terror pointedly shaped the US outlook and politics. This essay seeks to analyze the impact of these significant events on politics and civil liberties in indicating the delicate balance between security and liberty and the nation's responsibility to uphold freedom worldwide.
The impeachment of Bill Clinton in 1998, and the subsequent trial in the Senate, highlighted the expanding polarization of politics. This development was primarily due to the aggressive response to Clinton's more progressive stance on specific issues, particularly among conservative factions. The discussion of sexual misconduct generated further tension as it related to the Supreme Court confirmation of Clarence Thomas, adding to the heatedness of political atmosphere (Foner 1106). George W. Bush’s election in 2000, supported by a narrow 5-4 Supreme Court decision even though Al Gore had won the popular vote, exemplified the power of money in the political arena and contributed to an ever-increasing public mistrust of the system (1107). Thus, these occurrences manifested that partisan gridlock and disparities in finance can have an extensive impact, even in the world's most democratic nation.
The 2000 U.S. Presidential Election marked a significant juncture in American politics. Its resolution via a Supreme Court ruling led to intensified scrutiny of the voting system, particularly concerning voter suppression. In a 5-4 decision, grounded in the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendm...