Describe the key events in American history that have led us to our current national status. Provide specific examples and support from your reading and class videos.
Explain how the threat of international terrorism transformed the American political landscape. Be sure to use specific examples from your reading and videos.
Analyze the weaknesses of the United States economy of the 1970s. What potential warning factors might indicate an economic downturn? Make sure to provide examples and support from your reading and research.

**Note: When using direct quotes, keep the word count below 40 words and paraphrase as much as possible. This helps to reduce the similarity percentage in Turnitin. Your similarity rate should be at or below the 20% threshold. Anything above this percentage is subject to the professor’s discretion.

M8 Assignment UMBO – 4, 2
M8 Assignment PLG – N/A
M8 Assignment CLO – 4, 6

Total Point Value of Assignment: 300 points

Instructions & Specifications
Submissions
Rubric
Start by reading and following these instructions:
Study the required chapter(s) of the textbook and any additional recommended resources. Some answers may require you to do additional research on the Internet or in other reference sources. Choose your sources carefully.
Consider the discussion and the any insights you gained from it.
Review the assignment rubric and the specifications below to ensure that your response aligns with all assignment expectations.
Create your assignment submission and be sure to cite your sources, use APA style as required, and check your spelling.
The following specifications are required for this assignment:
Length: 1000 – 1200 words; answers must thoroughly address the questions in a clear, concise manner.
Structure: Include a title page and reference page in APA style. These do not count toward the minimum word count for this assignment.
References: Use the appropriate APA style in-text citations and references for all resources utilized to answer the questions. Include at least three (3) scholarly sources to support your claims.
Format: Save your assignment as a Microsoft Word document (.doc or .docx).
Filename: Name your saved file according to your first initial, last name, and assignment number (for example, “RHall Assignment 1.docx”).