History

How did the Populists and Progressives attempt to remedy the problems wrought by industrialization and urbanization?

Lecture Comprehension Essay on Progressivism Answer one of the questions below in the form of an essay that is three to five double-spaced typed pages. Your essay should use specific examples from the lectures as evidence for the claims you assert in your essay. When writing your essay, keep in mind that historians are concerned […]

Give a short introduction first that describes briefly the historical context, talks about existing research, describes your use of sources and raises your research question.

Topic (Challenges Jews daces when living in the Treblink ghetto in polland rather than just ghettos) For your discussion of your chosen subject you should consult several books and articles and if possible one or more primary sources. Write 12-15 pages (double spaced, 12 points, Times New Roman). Do not forget to insert page numbers!!! […]

How race was introduced, defined, structured, and implemented as a hierarchy in the United States from colonial times up to the 1900’s?

Discussion Post Discuss in 1-2 paragraphs your perspective on the following: How race was introduced, defined, structured, and implemented as a hierarchy in the United States from colonial times up to the 1900’s? What historical events or actions have led you to this conclusion? Resources: 1.Henry George, Progress and Poverty, Selections (1879) 2.https://youtu.be/zpv9sCF_AnYLinks to an […]

Based on the lesson, explain a term or concept that you found to be especially important and/or interesting on the theme of immigration between 1880-1910.

Discussion Part 1. In the late 19th century (“the Gilded Age”) the United States came to rival Great Britain as the world capital of capitalism. But how much of a truly free market existed? Give one example of how economic or political power was used to benefit corporations while stifling competition. Give one example of […]

Why weren’t the presidential initiatives successful for all? What were the reasons behind the ultimate failure of the Great Society?

D5H The New Frontier and the Great Society were a commitment of hope and promise, but did everyone in the U. S. benefit from that hope and promise? Why weren’t these presidential initiatives successful for all? What were the reasons behind the ultimate failure of the Great Society?

Examine historical events from two diametrically opposed positions and forming a conclusion/opinion as to which case presented the better argument.

Unit Two Historical Perspectives Assignment Every historical event has multiple perspectives to consider when forming conclusions about decisions made in the past. This is especially true when the subject matter is debated or controversial. In this assignment, examine historical events from two diametrically opposed positions and forming a conclusion/opinion as to which case presented the […]

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