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    President Eisenhower's Influence

    I have some questions: 1) America in the 1950's is referred to as "The Affluent Society." What does that mean specifically? 2) Who was excluded from this "promise" of success in America and how do the issues of race, gender, and class play out here? 3) How is this seen across what's called the "consumer culture," in the r

    The Great Depression and the New Deal

    More questions regarding Foner's text and his meanings in Chapter 21, as well as Zinn's book Chapter 4. 1) FDR's response to the Great Depression was called the New Deal, but what did this mean, according to Foner and Zinn, and how was it a shift away from traditional American politics? 2) What were the major problems with

    The Birth of Civil Liberties

    I have some questions. 1) What does Foner mean by "The Birth of Civil Liberties" in his book? For whom and in what context? I am looking for specific cases, like the Palmer Raids. 2) What are the parallels to the present in terms of civil liberties and crackdowns post 9/11? Where are they and are they constitutionally jus

    The Treaty of Versailles and The Fourteen Points

    Was the Treaty of Versailles (1919) a radical departure from President Woodrow Wilson's Fourteen Points? What problems faced the design of the Treaty of Versailles? Why did the United States' Senate refuse to ratify the Treaty of Versailles?

    Nixon's Actions Travel Changes

    1. In regards to Nixon's actions, do you feel his actions were out of line compared to other presidents? Or do you think he just had the bad luck of getting caught? 2. Will we ever know what was on the missing part of the tape (infamous missing 18 minutes)? In regards to Nixon's actions, do you feel his actions were out of

    Populist Party

    Describe and evaluate the reasons for the rapid rise and fall of the Populist Party. What strengths and weaknesses did the party exhibit? What is the overall significance of the Populist Party?

    Carl Jensen's work and thesis

    I am looking for help from someone who read Carl Jensen's book and understands it well. 1) What is the background of the author and how is it relevant to the understanding the purpose of the book? 2) What is the thesis of the book? How successful is the author of getting his point across to the reader and does he really pr

    American Middle Class

    What led to the emergence of an American middle class? How did the structure and nature of the family change with this emergence?

    A Timeline of Significant Events of the Roaring 20s

    The 1920s were a decade of great prosperity for a great many people even though it was capped on both ends by very dark events. when selecting events so that you do not choose events that span several years as you need a unique event for each year. The info you will select for each year needs to be fully detailed so that the rea

    The Melting Pot

    Imagine you are immigrating to the United States in the early 1900s. For each stage of immigration listed, (Passage, Arrival, Ethnic Neighbourhoods, and Citizenship) list one thing that you as an immigrant to the United States would be looking forward to and one thing that you would be afraid of when coming to this new country.

    Roosevelt's New Deal

    How did Roosevelt's New Deal (1932-1944) bring about social, economic, and political change in U.S. Society following the Great Depression?

    The Monroe Doctrine

    What was the purpose of the Monroe Doctrine enacted in 1823? What events in the European political atmosphere led to its creation? Which were the main points of the Monroe Doctrine?

    Thomas Jefferson

    What were some of Thomas Jefferson's accomplishments? What is meant by the term "Jeffersonian" ? How did Thomas Jefferson's own beliefs compare with what we know today as Jeffersonian ideals?

    Articles of Confederation

    What problems did the new nation experience under the Articles of Confederation? Why did these problems develop?

    Rise of Consumer Society and American Sports

    Compare and contrast what is considered "the Rise of Consumer Society" in both the Upper and Middle classes. American sports became big business in the Gilded Age. Describe the rise of professional sports in America, and explain how capitalism was evident within it.

    The Progressive Movement Force

    In 1910, the non-agricultural working force was made up of approximately 38 million men and women, many of whom labored in factories. Frustrated by exploitive working conditions and terrible poverty, some Americans started to protest. They were joined by artists, journalists, politicians, and intellectuals who adopted their caus

    Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin

    In the Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin, is he viewed as a self-promoter? If he was, was his attempt successful? What are the key ways Benjamin Franklin presents his autobiography an an illustration for self-improvement?