Discussion Part 1. What themes and/or topics are most looking forward to learning about in this class? What experiences have you had studying modern American history? Part 2. Based on the Reconstruction lesson, answer the following: a.) Explain one thing you found to be the most important about the age of Reconstruction (1865-1877). b.) Union […]
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Did it change what you once thought about the civil war-Is this something you learned about in school?
History Question Did it change what you once thought about the civil war? Is this something you learned about in school? This need not be overly analytical. Describe any thoughts, feelings, ideas. https://www.studypool.com/questions/download?id=2797413&path=uploads/questions/1130819/20230405184704ayers__what_caused_the_civil_war.pdf&fileDownloadName=attachment_1
Explain how the Second Party System contributed to increased democratization of American politics.
History 2 A. Explain (suggested length of 2–3 paragraphs) the reasons for the rise of partisan politics in the Early Republic (i.e., major conflicts and concerns, development of the First Party System). B. Discuss the development of the Second Party System (suggested length of 2–3 paragraphs) by doing the following: 1. Compare the platforms of […]
Describe how expansion of the railroad industry changed the American economy, perceptions of time and space, and labor for racial minorities after the Civil War.
Assignment 2 Select one of the module learning objectives listed below and provide an extended response of about 500 to 1000 words in length. Include references to at least three historical documents and information from at least two different chapters of the Module Resource Book. 1. Evaluate how government policies about citizenship and land rights […]
Discuss the origins of sectional conflict and its evolution into sectional crisis.
From the founding of the republic, conflict between the North and the South shaped America. Discuss the origins of sectional conflict and its evolution into sectional crisis. In answering this question, you should 1) discuss the major events affecting North-South relations from the eighteenth century to the outbreak of the Civil War; 2) examine how […]
How did westward expansion and the belief of “Manifest Destiny” help industrial capitalization spur growth in the United States?
After the Civil War, westward expansion was a key component to the growth of the United States. How did westward expansion and the belief of “Manifest Destiny” help industrial capitalization spur growth in the United States? include material from this week’s reading to support your argument. McGerr, Michael, et al. Of the People: A History […]
What do you think this poem tells us about the role of women during the Civil War?
Reflection: Poem About Civil War Nurses Read the following document: Poem About Civil War Nurses, 1866 Write a reflection answering the following question? What do you think this poem tells us about the role of women during the Civil War? How do you think women viewed the war? Why?
How did each define the War and why did each want to avoid the idea that the War was about slavery?
Slavery Assignment Answer all questions thoroughly, and provide links for sources. When the Civil War broke out, both the North and South argued that the War was not about slavery. How did each define the War and why did each want to avoid the idea that the War was about slavery? In what ways did […]
Describe and analyze the role geography played in dividing the nation in the years before the start of the Civil War.
Describe and analyze the role geography played in dividing the nation in the years before the start of the Civil War.
Did it remain primarily a story of self-emancipation or did government action continue to be central?
Unit 8 Assignment Purpose From the first shots of the Civil War, the institution of slavery began to crumble. Many enslaved people fled to Union lines and sought refuge. White U.S. officers and soldiers responded in complicated ways, but escapes continued. And within a few months of Fort Sumpter, Congress passed the first of a […]
