Assignment task:
As we wrap up readings on US history from colonial era to present. We have covered several people, periods. And events in our nation's history that have greatly in?uenced the way we live today. One of the main things that I hope this class will leave you with is a better understanding of how our past in?uences the world we live in today, and how understanding that history can help us make better decisions for our future. In 150-250 words. Discuss any one historical ?gure, event. or period in US history that you believe had the greatest impact on our lives as Americans today. How did this ?gure/event/period effect Americans when it happened/lived? How does it impact Americans today? How would our nation be different today if this part of history had not occurred?