Part 3 Essay Question [40%]:Your essay should have an introd…

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Pаrt 3 Essаy Questiоn [40%]:Yоur essаy shоuld have an introduction with a clear and specific thesis, a body with evidence, and a conclusion that reinforces your central argument. Select the option you feel the most comfortable with and answer it to the best of your ability.Choose ONE (1) of the following options:What is Lost Cause Mythology and how has it affected United States history (including its effects on the present era)?  Who is most closely associated with the Lost Cause Myth?  Why do you suppose that is?  Why do some historians claim that the South won the Civil War?  What evidence supports their claims?Describe the public health crisis in Great Cities during the Second Industrial Revolution.  Who were some specific urban planners and health professionals that met these challenges?  What, in particular, did these figures do to improve the health of city dwellers?  What was the ultimate effect of these improvements?  What public health improvement developed during this period do you believe has had the most profound effect on human societies; why?What factors made Chicago an important “Gateway City” during the Second Industrial Revolution? How did Chicago become a strong example of the “Modern City?” What was its role in the development of the United States as a mass consumer society? Describe the connection between nature and urbanity in the city. How did the White City become a symbol for all of these things (i.e. Chicago as a gateway city, as a modern city, as a catalyst for mass consumer society, etc.)?