Restate your Personal Learning Objective topic so readers are clear on your focus. (1 point) My personal learning objective is: Health — The Evolution of Public Health and Nursing in the United States (1877–Present)
Thesis statement: Public health and nursing in the United States evolved from basic sanitation efforts after 1877 into professional, policy-driven systems shaping modern healthcare through industrialization, federal reform, and contemporary public health crises.
Describe how your topic changed during the Great Depression and the New Deal era. Think about economic pressure, federal policy, social reform, or cultural shifts rather than military events. (2 points)
Which period had the greatest impact on your topic: the Great Depression, the New Deal, or the early mobilization period before and during World War II? Explain why. (3 points)
Consider the nature of the change. Was this a pause, a temporary adjustment, a major transformation, or the beginning of a long-term shift? If there were multiple pivot points, briefly identify them. (2 points)
