The 1920s were often seen as an era of prosperity and freedom. But, as Foner points out, that prosperity and freedom were not celebrated by all Americans. In the last year of the 1920s, the US and most of the modern world witnessed the most...
One of the main jobs of historians is to interpret the past by reviewing primary documents, scholarly secondary sources, and then creating an analysis of this research. After reading your text and reviewing the assigned materials, submit an analysis of the legacy of Henry...
an analysis of the Declaration of Independence. You might want to consider the following questions, but you are not limited to them: What are the promises of the Declaration? Do you believe we have lived up to the promise of the Declaration of Independence?...
Review and identify relevant information on the linked PBS American Experience site, Reconstruction The Second Civil War White Men UniteLinks to an external site. State...
How did Enlightenment Era thought to influence the Declaration of Independence? In your answer, be sure to address how political thought evolved during the Enlightenment Era and how those shifts are represented within the Declaration of Independence. 2. Are Enlightenment ideals still relevant as...
Write a page about what you learned this semester in american history 1302 class. What surprised you the most? What topics did you like the most? How do you think people 100 years from now will learn about this time in history? ...
The Sons of Liberty staged acts of resistance against the British government and agitated for revolution. Their tactics at times have led some to categorize them as a terrorist group. After reviewing the textbook and sources on the Sons of Liberty, the writings of...
In the last couple of decades, certain incidents or moments have become litmus tests for larger historical understandings. The arrival of Columbus to the New World is one such event. Both historians and the public at large have debated the meaning of Columbus’ voyages...
During the "starving time” at Jamestown, from 1609 to 1610, many colonists died from a variety of problems within the colony. The leadership of Jamestown was fractured, Powhatan Indians continued a raiding campaign against the fort, and there was a significant food shortage. What...
Read: The Populist Platform (1892) Paragraph 1: What does the Omaha platform identify as the main threats to American liberty? Read: William Birney, "Deporting Mohammedans" (1897) Paragraph 2: Why does Birney think that the action of the immigration officials sets a dangerous precedent? Paragraph...