Part 3 Essay Question [40%]:Your essay should have an introd…

Part 3 Essay Question :Your essay should have an introduction with a clear and specific thesis, a body with evidence, and a conclusion that reinforces your central argument. Select the option you feel the most comfortable with and answer it to the best of your ability.Choose ONE (1) of the following options:The period of time between the 1890s and the 1930s saw increasing restrictions on immigration. What do you believe accounted for the rise of nativism in the United States and the mounting concerns over immigration? What were immigrants expected to do in order to prove that they were loyal U.S. citizens? Which groups of immigrants faced particularly strong forms of discrimination or were particularly targeted to discourage their migration to the United States?Who were the Progressive Presidents and what were their platforms? What policy concerns were common to each of the three Progressive Presidents? Which policies differed? Whose presidency do you believe was the most progressive, and why?How did Americans on the home front contribute to the war effort during the Great War? What roles did women have in the war effort during the Great War and how did their roles contribute to greater personal freedoms after the war? What happened to Americans who did not participate in the war effort or who spoke out against the war?

The Soviet Union oversaw the completion of a collective defe…

The Soviet Union oversaw the completion of a collective defensive agreement between communist-controlled countries in Eastern Europe in 1955, known as . This mutual defensive alliance of communist countries was a reaction to a similar effort the United States had overseen for the alliance of western capitalistic democracies in 1949.

A Scottish immigrant to America and steel magnate, [BLANK-1]…

A Scottish immigrant to America and steel magnate, was one of America’s wealthiest men and exemplified the complexities of America’s Gilded-Age millionaires (were they robber barons or captains of industry?). The man gained a fortune through owning a monopoly of steel firms and by employing vertical integration tactics. On the one hand, he was a great philanthropist. He wrote The Gospel of Wealth and donated much of his vast fortune to charity. On the other hand, he was a brutal employer who worked his employees 364 days a year and used Pinkerton Agents to break up unions and bust strikes.

During the Civil War, the overwhelming Republican majority i…

During the Civil War, the overwhelming Republican majority in congress took advantage of the wartime absence of Democrats to push through their economic reforms. They gave millions of acres and dollars to railroad companies and also maintained a high protectionist tariff. They dominated politics during the Gilded Age, winning 12 of 16 presidential elections and controlled the Senate for 27 out of 32 sessions. During this period the Republicans became known as .

[BLANK-1] occurred in 1864 when Cheyenne forces led by Chief…

occurred in 1864 when Cheyenne forces led by Chief Black Kettle followed government instructions and reported to Fort Lyon in hopes of signing a peace treaty. Militia forced led by John M. Chivington attacked the Cheyenne encampment, slaughtering more than 200 men, women, and children. The event caused a national scandal, but the deaths of so many Native Americans was also celebrated in some circles.

Part 2 [8% points each = 40% total] Short Identification Que…

Part 2 Short Identification Questions (IDs):A short answer ID should briefly address the basic journalistic questions: who or what, when, where, and why. Each term should be at least  4-5 sentences long. Be sure to discuss the significance. Write an answer for FIVE (5) of the following, even if you must guess somewhat (partial credit is better than none):The Day of Two NoonsFrederick Jackson TurnerThe Great Constitutional RevolutionThe Homestead ActThe Lost CauseSocial DarwinismThe Social GospelThe Triangle Shirtwaist FireThe Union StockyardsThe White City