Students will individually participate in creating and constructing a virtual museum exhibit on the subject of American History from 1863 to the present. The assignment will be completed and turned in as the final exam grade for this class. Each student will select a minimum of 10 display items in the form of images, artifacts, photographs etc. They must then be arranged in such a way that is meaningful, historically, to construct an analytical argument relevant to the selected theme assigned to you. In 1200 words [CS1] · Provide brief but succinct, captions for each item on display. Each caption should identify the following display item and its origin (citation regarding where you obtained the item and it must clarify the relation to the larger argument you are presenting). [CS2] · Provide a summary overview of the collection’s theme and inclusion of its argument; in other words, explain how it all fits together in the larger context. Examples to follow. Introduction: Include a paragraph (150 words or so) that explains how the collection fits into the overall exhibition message. For example, what themes would you emphasize, what is the point you are attempting to get across to add to the visitor experience, if you were arranging the whole exhibit. Discussing possible themes can be a group effort but the written product where you articulate your point of view must be yours alone. Make certain that your page has a cohesive and descriptive title or name. Hence, you are required to draw from our readings and class discussions, and you are required to do outside research to address context and to support your argument. Additionally, a bibliography is required formatted to the Chicago Manual of style (Turabian). American Diversity The diversity of the American people and the relationships among different groups. The roles of race, class, ethnicity, and gender in the history of the United States. American Identity Views of the American national character and ideas about American exceptionalism. Recognizing regional differences within the context of what it means to be an American. Culture Diverse individual and collective expressions through literature, art, philosophy, music, theater, and film throughout U.S. history. Popular culture and the dimensions of cultural conflict within American society. Demographic Changes Changes in birth, marriage, and death rates; life expectancy and family patterns; population size and density. The economic, social, and political effects of immigration, internal migration, and migration networks. Economic Transformations Changes in trade, commerce, and technology across time. The effects of capitalist development, labor and unions, and consumerism. Environment Ideas about the consumption and conservation of natural resources. The impact of population growth, industrialization, pollution, and urban and suburban expansion. Globalization Engagement with the rest of the world from the fifteent ...