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HIST405 United States History Week 1 Discussion The Cost of Expansion Explain how and why slavery developed in the American colonies. Why couldn’t colonists use indentured servants as they had in the past? How would you describe the differences between slaves and indentured servants? HIST405 United States History Week 2 Discussion DQ1 The American Revolution How did the British colonists evolve from good citizens to revolutionaries who could compose and back something as special as the Declaration of Independence? What were the causes of the American Revolution? DQ2 Confederation and Constitution What were the main problems with the Articles of Confederation that led to the Constitutional Convention of 1787? How did the national government under the Constitution differ from the Articles of Confederation? HIST405 United States History Week 3 Discussion Manifest Destiny Why did the Mexican War of 1846 take place? Was the war necessary? Was it a good thing? What does this war tell us about this period of American history? Was it God’s plan that the U.S. extend from the Atlantic to the Pacific, or were imperialists looking for a way to defend what they planned to do anyway? Elaborate. HIST405 United States History Week 4 Discussion The Civil War and Reconstruction In the beginning, each side in the Civil War believed the war would be brief and that their side would win. What advantages did each side hold that made them feel this way? Elaborate. After the war, Lincoln had one plan for bringing the rebel states back into the Union; Andrew Johnson another; and the Radical Republican Congress a third. Discuss the aims of each president and explain why and in what ways Congress took control of Reconstruction. HIST405 United States History Week 5 Discussion Industrialization, Imperialism, and America’s Entry Into WWI Describe the basic industries of America’s Industrial Revolution. Explain what made the men who controlled them so successful, and analyze the role of immigrants in industrialization. Discuss the foreign policy of the US and the events that drew the country into World War I. HIST405 United States History Week 6 Discussion DQ1 The Great Depression What were the underlying causes of the depression? Why did the Great Depression of the 1930s seem so much worse than any occurring either before or since? Can you see any modern parallels to the Great Depression? Elaborate. DQ2 World War II What were the underlying causes of World War II? Select one event that you think irrevocably led the world (and the U.S.) to war more than any other event. Argue your selection with details that support your answer. HIST405 United States History Week 7 Discussion Terrorism in the 21st Century Discuss how you see the “war on terrorism” as of this date. Do you think the United States should be engaged in such a war? Give reasons for or against this war and whether or not we are giving up our own principles to wage it. HIST405 United States History Week 8 Discussion What I Learned That Affects Me Today What are one or two lessons that have you learned from our study of US history that affect you today in your daily life and/or work? HIST405 United States History Week 1 Case Study Slavery Introduction Although slavery had existed among African peoples prior to the European slave trade, the status of slaves in Africa was much different than that of slaves as a result of the trade. The status of the latter was much different from the start and the further transition of this status in the colonies is illustrated by several Acts of the Virginia Commonwealth. Instructions Locate the webpage Acts of the Virginia Commonwealth on the PBS site Slavery and the Making of America: The Slave Experience. Use the following key words in your search: acts of Virginia Commonwealth slave experience. Read the information on this page. Construct the case study by responding to the following prompts: In what ways was the practice of slavery different between Africans and Europeans? How did the length of service of slaves (servants being brought into the colony without indentures or covenants) change between 1642 and 1705? How was the status of children born to slaves by white men determined? In what ways were slaves treated similarly to property (regarding the right of possession, damage to property, etc.)? Make sure to cite and reference sources. Make sure that the writing is clear, well-developed, and free from spelling and grammatical errors. Writing Requirements (APA format) Length: 2-3 pages (not including title page or references page) 1-inch margins Double spaced 12-point Times New Roman font Title page References page HIST405 United States History Week 1 Journal Entry How I Earned Learning is not like the weather; it does not “just happen” to you. You must be actively engaged in the learning process, devise strategies to maximize your learning, reflect on the strategies that worked and those that didn’t, and modify these strategies moving forward. I want all of you to earn an A in this class! For this journal entry, I would like you to envision yourself having received an A at the end of the class. Imagine yourself looking back over the class and describe the strategies you used to earn that A in around 100 words. Here are some items for you to consider: How often did you log in to class? What time management techniques did you use? How did you manage the reading? How did you study for the exams? What was your plan for completing the research papers? HIST405 United States History Week 3 Case Study Industrialization Introduction The Second Industrial Revolution brought about a new socio-economic infrastructure at the turn of the century. This resulted in a transformation that introduced mechanization, an increase in immigration, labor reform, and a modern social order. The Second Industrial Revolution was characterized by mass production that used new power sources. Instructions Use the following resource for this assignment: Link (website): Scientific American (Vol. 2 Issue 1) (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. Construct the case study by responding to at least 3 of the following prompts: What scientific discoveries were made during this period and how did they contribute to industrialization? What new power sources arose, how were they used, and what sources of power did they replace? What new materials were developed and how did they contribute to the new inventions? How was communication revolutionized by industrialization? How is another aspect of industrialization represented in the source? Make sure to cite and reference sources. Make sure that the writing is clear, well-developed, and free from spelling and grammatical errors. Writing Requirements (APA format) Length: 2-3 pages (not including title page or references page) 1-inch margins Double spaced 12-point Times New Roman font Title page References page HIST405 United States History Week 5 Case Study Who Is a Progressive? Introduction With the increase in prosperity brought about by industrialization came a number of ills such as the exploitation of workers, including children. Unbridled capitalism and the pursuit of wealth, while also giving rise to the middle class, led to the greatest wealth disparity the country had ever seen at the expense of the working class, whose members found themselves working six or seven days a week up to 12 hours a day in horrible conditions, often not making enough to support themselves and their families. In response, a group of people emerged, the Progressives, who sought ways to make the lives of this wretched class better. Among the most prominent Progressives was President Theodore Roosevelt and his progressive sentiments are illustrated in his speech, Who is a Progressive? Instructions Review the speech at the following link: Link (website): Who is a Progressive? Theodore Roosevelt, April 1912 (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. Construct the case study by responding to the following prompts: According to Roosevelt, what are the characteristics of a progressive? What are the characteristics of those who are “anti-progressive” and what types of activities do they engage in? What are the goals of progressivism and what areas of society should be addressed? What progressive achievements does Roosevelt highlight in his speech? Make sure to cite and reference sources. Make sure that the writing is clear, well-developed, and free from spelling and grammatical errors. Make sure to cite and reference sources. Make sure that the writing is clear, well-developed, and free from spelling and grammatical errors. HIST405 United States History Week 7 Case Study Fear of Communism/Islam Introduction The Cold War brought about an irrational fear of communism and communist activities in the United States. As we are learning this week, one of the most vocal instigators of this paranoia was Senator Joseph McCarthy. McCarthy delivered a speech about the imminent threat of communism on February 9, 1950. Our country again experienced a state of paranoia after the attacks of September 11, 2001, this time of Islam. (The purpose of this assignment is not to defend communism, but to examine the fear surrounding communism and Islam and whether it was/is valid.) Instructions Locate and read Joseph McCarthy’s speech given in Wheeling, West Virginia on February 9, 1950. Use the following key words in your search: Joseph McCarthy, Wheeling, West Virginia. The speech is also referred to as “Enemies from Within.” Construct the case study by responding to the following prompts: How does he define communist nations and what are the threats they pose? Were his charges accurate? Replace the word communism in his speech with Islam. Are there similarities between what McCarthy said about communism and what has been said about Islam, particularly shortly after the attacks of 9/11? Do you believe it is valid to draw comparisons between anti-communist rhetoric and anti-Islam rhetoric? Make sure to cite and reference sources. Make sure that the writing is clear, well-developed, and free from spelling and grammatical errors. HIST405 United States History Week 8 Journal Entry Advice to Incoming Students For this assignment, provide advice to the next group of students who will be taking this course. What should incoming students be aware of regarding this class? What strategies did you use that they may find useful? What advice can you provide to help them earn an A? There is no format or word count requirement for this assignment. I will incorporate the best two or three entries in this class next term Week 4 Midterm Question 1 Other than rice, what was South Carolina’s most significant export in the early eighteenth century? tobacco indigo cotton corn slaves Question 2 By the eighteenth century, the leading slave-trading nation had become England. Spain. Portugal. France. Holland. Question 3 What aspect of the New England economy grew most dramatically in the eighteenth century? textile manufacturing the fur trade farming education the maritime economy Question 4 How did Thomas Paine’s pamphlet Common Sense transform American thinking about politics? It was the first publication to propose independence from Britain. It denounced monarchy as being incompatible with liberty. It explained that independence could be achieved without war. It argued that constitutional monarchy is the best system of government. It laid out a framework for the constitution of the newly independent states. Question 5 Why did the British shift their attention to the South in the latter years of the American Revolution? Their naval power could easily overwhelm the ports and cities of the South. They believed the contributions of escaped slaves would tip the balance in their favor. The geography of the South was better suited to their style of warfare. They had already defeated the colonies of the North and secured their positions there. There were more Loyalists in the South. Question 6 What was the effect of King George III’s rejection of the “Olive Branch” petition sent by the First Continental Congress? George III effectively repudiated the British Constitution. The Continental Congress declared war on the British government. British troops were given the authority to arrest any Patriots and seize their property. Those who supported independence no longer believed reconciliation was possible. Great numbers of Loyalists decided to take up the cause of the Patriots instead. Question 7 How might the Whig theory of virtual representation have contributed to the tensions leading to the American Revolution? The British hoped to impose a similar system of representation on the colonial assemblies. The colonists did not understand the workings of Parliament. The British placed more faith than the colonists did in the power of the crown. The British did not comprehend the colonists’ view that they were not represented in Parliament. The colonists believed that Parliament could represent their interests but the king could not. Question 8 Why did Americans of the revolutionary generation look to the Roman Republic as a model? It represented imperial power. It represented the ideal of republic virtue. It represented the mythical past. It represented the separation of church and state. It represented equality and democracy. Question 9 Women were expected to participate in the political life of the new republic by adorning their homes with patriotic images. inspiring their husbands through their wit and beauty. taking up the profession of teaching. cultivating patriotism and virtue in their children. managing their households. Question 10 What caused the trade deficit with Britain after the Revolution? the need to replace items destroyed in the war continuing boycotts desire for luxury goods that had been unavailable during the war the refusal of banks to extend credit America’s first depression Question 11 What encouraged President Taylor to secure the annexation of Texas? the support of most Texans for joining the Union James K. Polk’s victory in the 1844 election the postponement of the decision whether Texas would be a slave state Americans’ overwhelming support for expansion despite their differences over slavery the growing population and economic importance of the South Question 12 What was Henry Clay’s position on the annexation of Texas? He did not want Texas admitted to the Union. He wanted to persuade Texas to abandon slavery so that it could be admitted. He was indifferent to the issue. He hoped that the addition of Texas would empower Southern slave states. He believed it should be admitted in conjunction with the admission of a free state. Question 13 The Wilmot Proviso proposed that slavery should be banned in the territory gained in the Mexican War. slavery should be ended by the turn of the century. the gag rule should be restored in Congress. the property of western slaveholders should be protected. slavery should be abolished throughout the United States. Question 14 In the Lincoln-Douglas debates, Abraham Lincoln stated his belief that the nation could find a compromise on the issue of slavery. slavery should be abolished. Southern states would eventually secede. whites and blacks should be social and legal equals. African Americans were entitled to rights. Question 15 Which aspect of the Compromise of 1850 proved to be most controversial? the maintenance of slavery in Washington, D.C. the admission of California as a free state the Fugitive Slave Act the division of New Mexico into two territories the reduction of the size of the state of Texas Question 16 Uncle Tom’s Cabin by Harriet Beecher Stowe influenced Northerners in what way? They became more hostile toward slavery. They became impassioned abolitionists. They accepted slavery as beneficial to African Americans. They were moved to fight for racial equality. They were moved to understand the position of Southern slaveholders. Question 17 What did the Kansas-Nebraska Act accomplish? land treaties with Indians in the Kansas and Nebraska territories and the establishment of a railroad the creation of Kansas and Nebraska as separate territories and the repeal of the Missouri Compromise Line the establishment of slavery westward through California and the repeal of the Fugitive Slave Act the admission of Kansas and Nebraska as slave states and the agreement that slavery would not be allowed in unorganized territories the temporary deferral of the question of slavery and the emergence of Stephen Douglas as an appealing presidential candidate Question 18 The Emancipation Proclamation was made without political considerations. was issued after a major Confederate victory. did not apply to the Border States. declared that all African Americans were now free. forced Britain to recognize the Confederacy. Question 19 Which was a major problem on the Southern home front throughout the Civil War? violent slave insurrections a sharp drop in prices frequent strikes by workers an increasing population food shortages Question 20 Whom did President Lincoln name as commander of all Union forces in early 1864? Ambrose E. Burnside William T. Sherman George B. McClellan Ulysses S. Grant Joseph Hooker Question 21 What finally abolished slavery in the United States? the surrender of General Robert E. Lee the Emancipation Proclamation the Thirteenth Amendment the Confiscation Acts Special Field Order No. 15 Question 22 Why was Abraham Lincoln’s Reconstruction policy called the “Ten Percent Plan”? Former Confederate states could reestablish their governments once 10 percent of voters pledged loyalty to the Union. A 10 percent income tax would be levied on the residents of all former Confederate states. It would forgive all Southerners except for high-ranking officials and military officers and the top 10 percent of the population in terms of wealth. It would have resulted in the imprisonment of about 10 percent of those who had served in the Confederate military. It would set aside 10 percent of Southern land to be granted to freedmen. Question 23 The organization known as the Freedmen’s Bureau was established as a voter registration agency for ex-slaves in the South. an all-purpose relief agency for the South. a network of shelters for ex-slaves and refugees in the South. an agency organized to keep former slaves on their plantations. an agency aimed at procuring land for ex-slaves to own. Question 24 Andrew Johnson was selected as President Lincoln’s running mate in the 1864 presidential election in order to appeal to Southern unionists. Northern radicals. New Englanders. Western frontiersmen. Confederate supporters. Question 25 Which statement would most likely have been said by a Radical Republican in 1865? “Northern hypocrisy shall never determine the destiny of the South.” “The Constitution does not allow for secession, therefore the South never actually left the Union.” “The former Confederate states should be punished for secession and slavery.” “It is with no malice in our hearts that we welcome the return of our Southern brothers.” “Southerners were led astray by their leaders and should be treated with leniency.” Question 26 How was colonial government organized? How were colonial assemblies similar to and different from British Parliament? How do the differences reflect differing theories of representation? Question 27 For what reasons did the colonists oppose taxation by the British? What methods did the colonists employ in their protests, and what were the effects of their protests? Week 6 Quiz Question 1 (TCO 5) An immigrant of African and Dutch heritage named Jan Matzeliger invented a machine that helped to mechanize the production of steel. transport of oil. mining of coal. manufacture of shoes. harvest of cotton. Question 2 (TCO 1) How did children’s work in industry differ from their earlier contributions to the family economy? Child labor in factories had been legalized, whereas earlier child labor was illegal. In factories, children worked under supervisors, whereas earlier they had worked among family. In factories, children earned an income, whereas earlier their work provided little to no economic benefit. Child labor in factories typically involved skilled work, whereas earlier, child labor required very little skill. Child labor in factories was met with complacency, whereas earlier, reformers strived to eradicate child labor. Chapter 16 Question 3 (TCO 6) One justification for the new social and economic order of the North was based on Marxism. Social Darwinism. Utilitarian doctrine. None of the above Chapter 16 Question 4 (TCO 10) Progressivism and Populism largely differed in goals. ideology. Progressives built political coalitions that transcended party lines. organization. Question 5 (TCO 6) Most U.S. casualties during the Spanish-American War were caused by disease. wounds. combat. starvation. Question 6 (TCO 7) The German invasion of Belgium produced global condemnation because many Americans were immigrants from Belgium. Americans depended on products imported from Belgium. Belgium was an important U.S. ally. Belgium was a neutral nation. Question 7 (TCO 7) Which nation was forced to pay reparations after World War I? France Germany Great Britain The United States Question 8 (TCO 11) This trial became a symbol of the conflict within Protestantism between modernists and fundamentalists. Scopes Monkey Trial Sacco and Vanzetti Trial Fatty Arbuckle Trial None of the above Question 9 (TCO 11) Which President was named Silent Cal? Herbert Hoover Woodrow Wilson Warren G. Harding Calvin Coolidge Question 10 (TCO 11) The Great Depression affected only American farmers. only the U.S. economy. only the U.S. and European economies. the global economy. Question 11 (TCOs 6 and 7) Identify and explain at least two causes of World War II. Then analyze America’s foreign policy before the war, and describe how that policy changed as the war progressed. Be sure to include a discussion of how the Battle of Britain influenced American opinion. Make sure you use enough details to support your answer. Week 8 Final Exam Question 1 (TCO 4) The largest number of slaves was transported from Africa to the Chesapeake region. the lower South. Spanish America. Brazil and the Caribbean. Europe. Question 2 (TCO 4) The Sugar Act did all of the following EXCEPT tax sugar and other imports. lower duties on molasses. proclaim that colonists did not need to consent to taxation. increase penalties for smuggling. subject violators of the act to trials without a jury. Question 3 (TCO 4) Why did English immigration to the colonies drop dramatically after 1660? The English were no longer sought after as indentured servants. The political turmoil in England kept them close to home. The English economy improved and political and religious conflict diminished. The English were opposed to the growing slave trade in the colonies. Question 4 (TCO 4) Why did British Prime Minister George Grenville initiate a program of taxing the American colonists in 1764? He was raising taxes throughout the British Empire. He saw an opportunity to further enrich the British Empire. He wanted to pay off debt from the French and Indian War. He believed that the colonists should be taxed at a higher rate than Britons. He thought that taxing the colonists would help secure their ties to Britain. Question 5 (TCO 2) At the First Continental Congress, delegates, such as Patrick Henry and John Adams, encouraged colonists to think of themselves as Americans. Britons. Virginians. New Englanders. Question 6 (TCO 2) According to the Loyalists, legitimate authority over the colonists was held by the state governments. French government. British government. government in Washington, D.C. Question 7 (TCO 2) The Patriots would not have won the Battle of Yorktown and the American Revolution without help from Spanish explorers. Germans. the French. Native Americans. Question 8 (TCO 1) Why was it difficult to make changes to the Articles of Confederation? An amendment required approval by all 13 states. The Articles did not provide for amending the constitution. Two thirds of the delegates had to agree in order to amend the Articles. The states had to convene a special committee to revise the Articles. Question 9 (TCO 1) The constitution divides government power among many different states. among multiple branches of national government. among representatives of the people. between state and national government. Question 10 (TCO 1) How did children’s work in industry differ from their earlier contributions to the family economy? Child labor in factories had been legalized, whereas earlier child labor was illegal. In factories, children worked under supervisors, whereas earlier they had worked among family. In factories, children earned an income, whereas earlier their work provided little to no economic benefit. Child labor in factories typically involved skilled work, whereas earlier, child labor required very little skill. Child labor in factories was met with complacency, whereas earlier, reformers strived to eradicate child labor. Question 11 (TCO 5) After the Civil War, a leading trend in business was the increase in exports of agricultural products. manufactured goods. raw materials. oil. fashion. Question 12 (TCO3) The bloodiest slave uprising in U.S. History was Nat Henthoff’s Rebellion. The Slave Rebellion of 1831. Nat Turner’s Rebellion. The Market Revolution. Question 13 (TCO 3) Who led the Texans in drawing Santa Anna into a trap at the Battle of Jacinto? Stephen F. Austin Jim Bowie Sam Houston Davy Crockett Question 14 (TCO 2) In the 1848 election, why were Whigs and Democrats forced to take a stand on slavery? Because the Free-Soil Party’s goal was to keep slavery out of the territories Because the Free-Soil Party wanted to abolish slavery in the South Because the Free-Soil Party supported popular sovereignty Because popular sovereignty was no longer a viable option Question 15 (TCO 2) How did Northerners respond to the Fugitive Slave Act? Some northern states enacted legislation opposing it. Some northern states supported it. Some northern states enacted the Wilmot Proviso. Some northern states challenged it in the Supreme Court. Question 16 (TCO 8) Lee’s smaller army defeated McClellan’s larger force and kept Union troops out of Richmond because Lee was lucky. McClellan surrendered. Lee found McClellan’s battle plans. McClellan was too cautious Question 17 (TCO 8) Which Civil War battle decisively turned the tide of the war in favor of the Union? Battle of Atlanta Battle of Vicksburg Battle of Richmond Battle of Gettysburg Question 18 (TCO 8) The organization known as the Freedmen’s Bureau was established as a voter registration agency for ex-slaves in the South. an all-purpose relief agency for the South. a network of shelters for ex-slaves and refugees in the South. an agency organized to keep former slaves on their plantations. No answer text provided. an agency aimed at procuring land for ex-slaves to own. Question 19 (TCO 10) Which reformer led the effort to provide birth control for women? Jane Addams Margaret Sanger Walter Rauschenbusch Frances Ellen Watkins Question 20 (TCO 7) What nation informed American authorities about the Zimmerman note? Germany Great Britain Mexico Russia Question 21 (TCO 7) During World War I, which of these did the Germans use against British ships? Radar Convoys Airplanes Submarines Question 22 (TCO 11) The popularity of the automobile in the 1920s led to a(n) increase in commercial air travel. decrease in the number of motels. an increase in bridge and tunnel construction to link cities with suburbs. decline in steel production in the U.S. Question 23 (TCO 11) Which President was named Silent Cal? Herbert Hoover Woodrow Wilson Warren G. Harding Calvin Coolidge Question 24 (TCO 11) The Great Depression affected only American farmers. only the U.S. economy. only the U.S. and European economies. the global economy. Question 25 (TCO 7) What event marked the beginning of World War II? The Nazi-Soviet Pact The German invasion of Poland The Anschluss Germany’s annexation of the Sudetenland (TCOs 6 and 7) How and why did the United States acquire Hawaii and the Philippines as a part of its efforts in the Spanish-American War? (TCO 5) Compare and contrast the approaches to reform taken by two of the three following presidents: Theodore Roosevelt, William Howard Taft, Woodrow Wilson. (TCOs 10 and 11) Describe the development of FDR’s approach to addressing poverty and unemployment through his first administration. What views on the best methods of assisting the poor were reflected in this development? (TCOs 9) What were the goals of the Truman Doctrine and Marshall Plan, and what methods did each support or employ in order to meet these goals?

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