As the United States expanded in the nineteenth century, American literature became increasingly diverse, splintering into many voices, representing many experiences, regions, peoples, and viewpoints. Did the varying, sometimes contradictory nature of American literature at this time increase or diminish its strength? Why? Do you think this diversity in American literature whether resulting from different experiences, different geographic locations, or different ways of looking at life still exists? Cite specific examples from works you have read or personal experiences you have had to illustrate the points in your response.Answer this in 50-75 words, high quality showing conceptual understanding.Stories read "The Notorious Jumping Frog of Calaveras County", "I Will Fight No More Forever", and "The School Days of an Indian Girl".

Deliverable 1 - Timeline of Major Periods in ArtCompetencyDetermine the historical impact of art on modern culture, society, and the workplace.ScenarioYour local library has decided to hang artwork in its lobby. You volunteer at the library and heard that the director of the library plans to go to the mall and buy artwork off the shelf in a home decor store to decorate the walls.You are outraged, and feel that the library presents an ideal space for more meaningful public displays. After all, your town has such a rich and interesting history, and there are some artists and craftspeople living in the area. You decide to approach the City Council Chair to voice your concerns, but he informs you that the library is on a tight budget, and he doesn’t see the need to spend too much of tax payers money on “decorations.”You now plan to attend the next City Council meeting to convince the town to do more with the exhibiting space at the library, and that it doesn’t have to be expensive if the displays are cultivated from regional resources.InstructionsFor this assignment, you may use your current location, or pick another American city.List five significant creations in your city/town, such as buildings in different styles of architecture, bridges, and public art. Include the year each item was created.Arrange the chosen creations in chronological order, along with names of their creators.Explain the major styles/periods in art to which each of the five creations/selections relate. Include your rationale for your selection.Identify three additional local creative residents from the past and present, whose work could potentially be displayed at the library. List the forms of art for which they are known.Your timeline should be printable so that it can be distributed to City Council members and attendees at the meeting. Use the timeline templates found under the Insert tab to create a printable timeline.Clearly label your chosen location.NOTE - Be sure the documents display proper grammar, spelling, punctuation, and sentence structure.ResourcesRasmussen College Writing GuideGrammar Checking - How do I create a Grammarly account?Grading RubricFFCBA01234Did not SubmitNo PassCompetenceProficiencyMasteryNot SubmittedThe timeline listed less than four significant creations from chosen city/town.Did not include any the creation years.The timeline listed four significant creations from chosen city/town.Did not include all of the creation years.The timeline listed five significant creations from chosen city/town.Include the creation year for four of the items.The timeline listed five significant creations from chosen city/town.Include the year each item was created.Not SubmittedThe chosen creations were listed but not in chronological order; did not include any names of their creators.The timeline arranged the chosen creations in chronological order; did not include all of names of their creators.The timeline arranged the chosen creations in chronological order, along with names of four creators.The timeline arranged the chosen creations in chronological order, along with names of their creators.Not SubmittedThe timeline poorly explained the major styles/periods in art to which each of the five creations/selections relate. Did not include rationales for any of the selections.The timeline adequately explained the major styles/periods in art to which each of the five creations/selections relate. Included a reasonable rationale for the selections.The timeline competently explained the major styles/periods in art to which each of the five creations/selections relate. Included a knowledgeable rationale for the selections.The timeline comprehensively explained the major styles/periods in art to which each of the five creations/selections relate. Included a meticulous rationale for the selections.Not SubmittedThe timeline identified one additional local creative residents from the past and present, whose work could potentially be displayed at the library. Did not listed the forms of art for which they are known.The timeline identified one additional local creative residents from the past and present, whose work could potentially be displayed at the library. Adequately listed the forms of art for which they are known.The timeline identified two additional local creative residents from the past and present, whose work could potentially be displayed at the library. Competently listed the forms of art for which they are known.The timeline identified three additional local creative residents from the past and present, whose work could potentially be displayed at the library. Comprehensively listed the forms of art for which they are known.Not SubmittedThe timeline is poorly detailed and not able to be printed.The timeline is basically detailed and able to be printed.The timeline is sufficiently detailed and able to be printed.The timeline is thoroughly detailed and able to be printed.Not SubmittedThe timeline had seven or more mistakes in spelling, punctuation, grammar, organization and sentence structure.The timeline had six or less mistakes in spelling, punctuation, grammar, organization and sentence structure.The timeline had three or less mistakes in correct spelling, punctuation, grammar, organization and sentence structure.The timeline had correct spelling, punctuation, grammar, organization and sentence structure.