The Progressive-era stands out as a time when reformers sought to address social ills brought about by a rapidly changing society. Debates surrounded issues such as political corruption, the regulation of business practices, racial equality, women’s suffrage, and the living conditions of impoverished immigrants overcrowded into urban slums. When it came to the issue of … Read more
The Republican victory in 1896 gave heart to proponents of prosperity through foreign trade. McKinley sought neither war nor colonies, but many in his party wanted both. Called “jingos,” they included Assistant Secretary of the Navy, Theodore Roosevelt; John Hay, the ambassador to London, and senators Albert Beveridge and Henry Cabot Lodge. Britain, France, … Read more
PP. 75-78 The Economy Based on Slavery Emerges A. Summarize the main points in this section. B. In your opinion, how did the Chesapeake region handle the problem of labor supply with African slavery? PP. 87-89 Dissension in the Puritan Ranks A. Summarize the main points in this section. B. In your opinion, why … Read more
The Roanoke Venture and The Abandoned Colony A. Summarize the main points in this section. B. In your opinion, what do the two paintings by John White Watercolor of Indians Fishing and Portrait of an Algonquian Mother and Child tell us about the native people? (Include the titles of the paintings in your response). The Consequences … Read more
Learning objectives: Develop historical thinking skills. Interpret sources. Strengthen organization and communication skills. Assignment Directions: Complete the prompts below based on the assigned lesson and the primary source you picked from the available sources. For each of the 4 prompts, write at least 1 paragraph. (Do not use outside sources.) 1) Provide … Read more
Label each entry as you do them whether it’s the title or numbers. Take a look at the requirements and example below and what’s attached. What’s required? Three learning journal entries per week (described below). At least one journal entry per week must address our semester reading, Our Own Worst Enemy, and other readings … Read more
Discuss the legacies and consequences of Christopher Columbus’s excursion into the “New World”. How was his voyage in 1492 during the “Scientific Revolution” important to Europe and what opportunities or drawbacks did his presence represent during this period of world history? What groups were the most impacted and why? Describe the Spanish conquest into the … Read more
Rise of the Deep South: The Assignment for Module 5 includes two short-answer question. Each is worth 5 points. Base your answer on the information presented in the Rise of the Deep South Sway lesson (and the primary source included within the lesson). Do not use outside sources. Do not copy or share answers. Provide … Read more
You learned the definition of the American Dream in this week’s lecture. You also learned about the American identity. Traits often associated with the American identity include boldness, confidence, perseverance, and integrity. These traits are often demonstrated through a character’s words or actions. This week, we’ll focus on boldness. How is boldness reflected in the … Read more
Question 1: How did the French Revolution and the related conflict between France and Britain affect American politics in the 1790s? Describe Washington’s foreign policy toward France and Britain. Was he neutral in practice? Question 2: Primary source analysis. There are three newspaper excerpts included in the Election of 1800 section of the lesson. For … Read more