Fourth of July Through Time

Imagine you have the ability to time travel and attend any Fourth of July celebration in the history of America. Describe your experience.

Either take a information-based approach by researching a time and place in America’s past or use your imagination to depict the scene. Explore the mood, the people, the cultural context. This prompt asks you to consider how the Fourth of July has been celebrated throughout American history and how those celebrations reflect America’s evolving society and values.