Prompt: Since the end of Reconstruction, the United States federal government has grown in size, scope, and its influence over the ordinary lives of Americans. Explain the origins of this development from the end of Reconstruction (1877) to the present and how the growth of federal power has reshaped American notions of freedom and liberty.
Additional Guidelines: . It should be typed and double-spaced with 12-point Arial or Times New Roman font and one-inch margins on all sides.
● The essay must be well organized with proper grammatical structures so that you can articulate a strong argument. Make sure to break your paper into well-organized paragraphs with a good introduction and conclusion.
● For any citations, use footnotes. For materials assigned in class, you may simply include the Perusall reading title and the page number or the title of the lecture notes (e.g. Ch20 Lecture Notes).
● Your exam must focus on evidence drawn from assigned course materials. Outside research can supplement assigned sources, but cannot replace them. Any outside source must include full citations, including author’s name, source’s title, publisher, page number, and web address (if applicable). You can cite them in APA, MLA, or Chicago style. If you do not understand how to properly cite your work and avoid plagiarism, ask about it BEFORE you hand in your exam.
● You may have a title for your essay, but you do not have to include a heading. Any additional information on the heading is unnecessary and will not count toward your page requirement.
