Assignment:
Pulling from the textbook, assignments, and Failing Our Veterans, write an essay that addresses the following:
a. The general evolution of veterans benefits from the Civil War through the Vietnam war.
b. How veterans and their benefits have been addressed (or used?) in American politics. Discuss veterans of at least two different wars in this section.
c. Your opinion (supported by facts!) of at least one of the following issues: Should there be a hierarchy of veterans needs that affects how much support they receive? Should veterans receive direct cash payments, or be restricted to programs like paying college tuition?
d. Has America, from the Civil War to the Vietnam War, failed her veterans? Why or why not?
Your answer must be in 4 pages, typed, double-spaced, Times New Roman font (size 12), one-inch margins on all sides, APA format.