01 Oct After reviewing the Jacob Riis Photo galleries, which picture stood out to the most and why?
US History since 1865
Case Study 1.2 Discussion
DQ1 Riis Discussion
After reviewing the Jacob Riis Photo galleries, which picture stood out to the most and why? What issue of the period is represented in the photo you chose?
DQ2 Connections Discussion
This discussion is practice for the untest. I will provide you with two facts and you will use your critical thinking skills to make historical connections. Engage in conversation by discussing others’ connections or replying to comments on your own posts. You will need to return later to the discussion to further the conversation.
FACT 1: The population of New York city grew from 500,000 in 1850 to more than 4.7 million by 1910.
FACT 2: 63.7% of American laborers worked in agriculture in 1850 vs only 31% by 1910.
You MAY NOT use these two facts or any connections made in the discussion in your untest.
DQ3 Reflective Discussion
Reflection discussions will help you to think more deeply about the materials and should improve your Untest submissions. Sit back and think about the question prompt below and then jump in and engage in conversation with your fellow students, instructor, and TA.
Prompt/Topic: The documentary over Carnegie discussed both positive and negative aspects of his actions as a business owner. You have also been introduced to the concept of Robber Baron v Captain of Industry in a previous lesson. What actions, as presented in the documentary, can be considered those of a robber baron (a more pejorative interpretation of actions)? What actions, as presented in the documentary, can be considered those of a captain of industry (a more positive interpretation)? How would you categorize Carnegie, is he more of a robber baron or captain of industry?
