31 Aug Was American involvement in World War I a continuation of, or a break from, the ideals of the Progressive Era that preceded it?
You are to answer two (2) of the questions below, each in an essay of 6-8 paragraphs (about 2-3 pages).
- Was American involvement in World War I a continuation of, or a break from, the ideals of the Progressive Era that preceded it? Be specific in making your case.
- To what extent was the New Deal beneficial to President Roosevelt’s efforts to lift America out of the Great Depression? Or, rather, in what ways did the New Deal accomplish its goal?
- In your opinion, why do we refer to the 1920s as the “Roaring Twenties”? What was going on in that decade that might make that an appropriate moniker?
- What was the impact of the “Great Migration” of African Americans out of the South and into Northern and Western cities between 1900 and 1940? Did these migrants find what they sought when they arrived at their new destination? Why or why not?
