Current Event in America: Statement of Problem, Development of American Security System
The core assignment of this course is a documented research paper (1500-2000 words in length = approx. 5 - 7 pages double spaced, 12-point font).
•The essay should support a thesis statement with information gained from research or investigation..
•The paper will not be just a report presenting information, but will be an essay that carefully examines and presents your own historical interpretation of the topic you have chosen and your interpretation of the information you have gathered..
•The paper may include consideration of problems and solutions, define key terms, or refute arguments against your thesis statement..
It will be important to choose a topic of interest to you.
•Approach this assignment with an open and skeptical mind, then form an opinion based on what you have discovered..
•You must suspend belief while you are investigating and let the discoveries shape your opinion. (This is a thesis-finding approach.).
•Once you have found your thesis, write the paper to support it..
You will use some of the following critical thinking skills in this process:
1.Choosing an appropriate topic, limiting the topic.
2.Gathering information, summarizing sources.
3.Analyzing and evaluating sources.
4.Defining key terms.
5.Synthesizing information, comparing and contrasting sources.
6.Testing a thesis, making an historical argument, using refutation.
7.Amassing support for a position.
8.Documenting sources.
Because this may be a longer essay than you have written before and a complex process is involved, it is recommended that you complete this paper using the following steps:
1.Choose a topic related to U.S. History after 1877 (Chapters 16-28) that you would truly like to explore and that you are willing to spend some time on. Your chosen topic should be focused. Pose a question that you really want to answer. You may want to begin with more than one topic in mind..
2.Do some preliminary reading on the topic(s). You may begin with the textbook, then further explore the information available. Refine your topic. Summarize your topic, your interest in the topic, the questions you want to answer, and a hypothesis you want to test..
3.Gather information from a variety of sources. Use a minimum of four sources for your paper, and at least one must be a primary source. ◦They are sources that are contemporary to the times under investigation..
◦An example of a secondary source is our textbook, though the textbook also contains excerpts of primary sources, which you may use as a source in your essay..
4.Outline the results of your research and then plan for your essay (note you are not required to submit the outline)..
5.Write the final draft and be sure to include a Works Cited List; be sure to use the correct MLA documentation style..
6.History Majors Only: Your paper must be written in Chicago/Turabian Manual of Style..
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Current Event in America
Introduction and Statement of Problem
After the colonization of America, a lot of issues have occurred. Economic development, World War I and political events have changed the face of America as a country and the citizens. These matters undergo transformations dependent on what revolutions are taking place. This report investigates an American issue that has been of held dear by the government and the people. The report has evidence, problems, solutions and arguments about this revolution.
An interesting topic about America is the development of their security system.
It has transformed the face of America since the World Wars I & II (United States History, n. d). They have held a high level of the guard to their country, have a state of the art intelligence gathering and spying, are taking part in international security operations, and are focused on the future of international security. Despite these, they have been faced with challenges which require proper thought and critical measures to deal with (United States History, n. d). This article will examine the threats that come from external sources not internal. It is what the world has seen to have given them fame and recognition globally.
Threats to American Security
Three major events had threatened American security. The global World War I and II then the 1998’s bombing of the World Trade Center. The country was not prepared to counter any of these events. It is worrying how America was found without readiness during World War I when their submarines were attacked by the Japanese Navy (World History Group, 2006). Their preparation for World War II was as a result of what they experienced in World War I. The bombing of world trade center by the al-Qaida group was a confirmation that their security was at significant threat they had to work to fill the loopholes.
Development of American Security System
After these acts that threatened the American lives and the country they had to put up measures to ensure that a repeat of the same was avoided. Massive government budgets focused on security up to date, thereby creating several departments of the armed system. Up to date, they are believed to be the most advanced country in their machinery, war vessels, surveillance, and actions. Several departments have been formed with specialized functions for the above-stated areas.
The authorities created to include the Pentagon, the FBI, the Special Forces, the Navy and the Air Force (A & E Television Network, n. d). Each of these departments handles security in their designated areas, which are defined to prevent any collisions with the other departments. The constitution is also robust enough to provide relevant rules that will be in line with the national government's mission to secure both the people and property (US Department of Defense). When the citizens are guaranteed, they are also under obligation to defend the armed forces, without acting in ways that will beguile their operations The judiciary is vibrant to handle any cases of security that reaches them regarding America and Americans (A & E Television Network, n. d). International participation in activities of safe...
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