The counterculture of the 1960s and 1970s was criticized by many conservatives as hedonistic and destructive to traditional values. But some of the most heated criticism of the counterculture also came from “New Left” student activists involved in the Berkeley Free Speech movement and the civil rights movement. Former SDS member Todd Gitlin, for example, […]
The development of the United States in the twentieth century was shaped by several challenges: an economic collapse, global war, and social and political upheaval at home. The economic collapse that preceded the Great Depression brought high unemployment, increased prices for goods, and displaced populations across the United States. President Franklin Roosevelt promised a “New […]
The adoption of the Constitution in 1787 established a strong federal government for the United States and codified the principles of a country that balanced the interests of divergent political, social, religious, and economic groups. The logistical necessities of organizing these interests on a federal level contributed to the establishment of national political parties during […]
During the seventeenth century, Great Britain established thirteen colonies along the Atlantic coast of the North American continent. Though they were united by their connection to English society and the British government, each colony had a very different experience in the New World: the settlers who established the colonies brought with them different motivations and […]
1. Compare and contrast the Spanish, French, and English conquests of the “New World.” How did each nation acquire a foothold within the Americas? How did each shape the history of the United States? What were the relationships with Native Americans? Was slavery a large aspect of society, and if not did it become so? […]
Questions: In this excerpt from his 1836 work, Rev. Brownlee warns Americans of the threat that Roman Catholicism poses to American ideals. Which American ideals in particular does he think are threatened by Catholicism? How does he appeal to history to make his case? In other words, what lessons about the history of Catholicism does […]
How Manifest Destiny fueled railroad expansion in America. HIST-102 American History since 1877 This assignment is a “think piece,” which is an essay that requires you to interact with a subject and develop your own interpretation based on that experience. After your initial analysis of a specific topic, you should synthesize that with other outside […]
Comparison of the American Woman’s Experience. Compare and contrast the lives of Native America, African (American), and white colonial women.
Why did congress pass the 14th amendment in 1866? also( Ratified in 1867?) and how was it weakened by the Supreme Court?
In what ways did American colonists attempt to imitate British society in the 18th century?
