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It is clear that all the lives that were lost in the American Civil War to insure a 'new birth of freedom' were in vain. By 1880, the South had defeated the weak Northern efforts in behalf of the freedmen, and had re-enslaved the Negro.   Assess the validity of this statement using the documents and your knowledge of U S History.
                                                                              (By Mr. Jim Tomlin, Corona del Mar H. S., CA)

How do you explain the failure of Reconstruction to bring justice and social and economic equality to freed Blacks?

To what extent did Reconstruction bring the Southern Negro the equality and freedom that slavery had denied them?
                                                               (By Chrissy, student, Shoreham Wading River H. S., NY)

The greatest damage done to Native Americans in the late 19c was by those who believed they had the best interests of Native Americans at heart. Assess the validity of this statement.

The goals established by the Farmer's Alliance and the Populists. Why did their ideas so alarm the mainstream political leadership of the United States?

Explain public opinion of and government reaction toward the rise of the labor movement during the late 19c and early 20.
                                                                                                  [George Cassutto's class project.]

Did the workers of the late 19c loose ground as big business entrenched itself?

What arguments were presented for and against government destruction of business trusts?

What factors encouraged unionization and what factors led to the ultimate lack of success of the union movement during the period 1877 – 1900?
                                                                                   (by Mr. Chuck Ballingall, Damien H. S., CA)

Analyze the social and cultural changes as well as the political and economic changes associated with urban growth in the Gilded Age.

In what ways were women’s lives in the "new middle class" changing? Be sure to focus your analysis on the period 1875 to 1920.

In what ways did events during the period 1880 and 1920 reinforce the image of the United States as a "melting pot" for races and ethnic groups? In what ways did events seem to contradict that image?

Between 1880 and 1925 American society remained true to its core values of liberty, equality and opportunity regarding immigration issues. Assess the validity of this statement.
                                                                                   (by Mr. Steven Mercado, Chaffey H. S., CA)

How did American imperialist thinking shape its policies in Asia and Latin America in the late 19c and early 20c?

During the 1880s immigration patterns to the United States changed. Using your knowledge of American history and the documents provided, analyze the response of the American public and government to the new immigrants.
                                         (By Ms. Christina Hanson, student, Shoreham Wading River H. S., NY)

The differences in the approaches of the Republican and Democratic parties to the domestic-foreign policy problems of the 1890s.

The symbiotic relationship between the growing immigrant population and big city party machines during the Gilded Age was mutually beneficial.   Assess the validity of this statement.

Progressives sought to restore economic competition, make government more efficient, and stem the tide of socialism. To what extent were progressives successful in achieving these goals?
                                                                                   (by Mr. Steven Mercado, Chaffey H. S., CA)

Many factors influenced the development of civil service reform in America during the time period between 1865 and 1900. Compare and contrast the spoils system to the merit system. Analyze how American society benefited or suffered from civil service reform. Include in your answer what led up to the reform, as well as the results of it.
                                           (By Mr. Stephen Grable, student, Shoreham Wading River H. S., NY)

Discuss the ways in which the Progressive Era altered the role of women in the United States.

Did the Progressive movement help or hinder the labor movements of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries?
                                                            (By Shannon, student, Shoreham Wading River H. S., NY)

One of the principle aims of the Progressive Era was to check the advancing power of big business. How successful were they in achieving their goal by 1915?

The political shift away from the conservatism of the 1890s and towards the electoral success of presidential candidates who identified themselves as progressives.
                                                                              (by Mr. Bob McHugh, Saucon Valley N. S., PA)

The leaders of the Progressive Movement introduced and sold to the American electorate, a new philosophy of government that profoundly changed the nation forever.   Assess the validity of this statement using the documents and your knowledge of U. S. History.
                                                                               (by Mr. Jim Tomlin, Corona del Mar H. S., CA)

Analyze and discuss the different approaches which Theodore Roosevelt and Woodrow Wilson took in their response to Progressivism.

Theodore Roosevelt believed that the President should exhibit strong, active executive leadership as well as initiate reforms. How did his administration measure up to these standards?

Why was the idea of conservation not adopted by large numbers of American citizens until the early 20th century? How did Theodore Roosevelt exercise presidential leadership on this issue?

One of the ironies of World War I was that in a war 'to make the world safe for democracy,' the government attacked the civil liberties that make democracy possible. Assess the validity of this statement.

Using the documents and your knowledge of this topic, evaluate the circumstances that led to the shift in the American position regarding entrance into World War I.
                                                       (By Sean Farrell, student, Shoreham Wading River H. S., NY)

How were the literary and artistic movements of the 1920's critical of contemporary American life?

Warren Harding's administration brought the virtual burial of early 20c Progressivism.   Evaluate the validity of this statement.

	It is clear that all the lives that were lost in the American Civil War to insure a 'new birth of freedom' were in vain. By 1880, the South had defeated the weak Northern efforts in behalf of the freedmen, and had re-enslaved the Negro. Assess the validity of this statement using the documents and your knowledge of U S History. (By Mr. Jim Tomlin, Corona del Mar H. S., CA)
	How do you explain the failure of Reconstruction to bring justice and social and economic equality to freed Blacks?
	To what extent did Reconstruction bring the Southern Negro the equality and freedom that slavery had denied them? (By Chrissy, student, Shoreham Wading River H. S., NY)
	The greatest damage done to Native Americans in the late 19c was by those who believed they had the best interests of Native Americans at heart. Assess the validity of this statement.
	The goals established by the Farmer's Alliance and the Populists. Why did their ideas so alarm the mainstream political leadership of the United States?
	Explain public opinion of and government reaction toward the rise of the labor movement during the late 19c and early 20. [George Cassutto's class project.]
	Did the workers of the late 19c loose ground as big business entrenched itself?
	What arguments were presented for and against government destruction of business trusts?
	What factors encouraged unionization and what factors led to the ultimate lack of success of the union movement during the period 1877 – 1900? (by Mr. Chuck Ballingall, Damien H. S., CA)
	Analyze the social and cultural changes as well as the political and economic changes associated with urban growth in the Gilded Age.
	In what ways were women’s lives in the "new middle class" changing? Be sure to focus your analysis on the period 1875 to 1920.
	In what ways did events during the period 1880 and 1920 reinforce the image of the United States as a "melting pot" for races and ethnic groups? In what ways did events seem to contradict that image?
	Between 1880 and 1925 American society remained true to its core values of liberty, equality and opportunity regarding immigration issues. Assess the validity of this statement. (by Mr. Steven Mercado, Chaffey H. S., CA)
	How did American imperialist thinking shape its policies in Asia and Latin America in the late 19c and early 20c?
	During the 1880s immigration patterns to the United States changed. Using your knowledge of American history and the documents provided, analyze the response of the American public and government to the new immigrants. (By Ms. Christina Hanson, student, Shoreham Wading River H. S., NY)
	The differences in the approaches of the Republican and Democratic parties to the domestic-foreign policy problems of the 1890s.
	The symbiotic relationship between the growing immigrant population and big city party machines during the Gilded Age was mutually beneficial. Assess the validity of this statement.
	Progressives sought to restore economic competition, make government more efficient, and stem the tide of socialism. To what extent were progressives successful in achieving these goals? (by Mr. Steven Mercado, Chaffey H. S., CA)
	Many factors influenced the development of civil service reform in America during the time period between 1865 and 1900. Compare and contrast the spoils system to the merit system. Analyze how American society benefited or suffered from civil service reform. Include in your answer what led up to the reform, as well as the results of it. (By Mr. Stephen Grable, student, Shoreham Wading River H. S., NY)
	Discuss the ways in which the Progressive Era altered the role of women in the United States.
	Did the Progressive movement help or hinder the labor movements of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries? (By Shannon, student, Shoreham Wading River H. S., NY)
	One of the principle aims of the Progressive Era was to check the advancing power of big business. How successful were they in achieving their goal by 1915?
	The political shift away from the conservatism of the 1890s and towards the electoral success of presidential candidates who identified themselves as progressives. (by Mr. Bob McHugh, Saucon Valley N. S., PA)
	The leaders of the Progressive Movement introduced and sold to the American electorate, a new philosophy of government that profoundly changed the nation forever. Assess the validity of this statement using the documents and your knowledge of U. S. History. (by Mr. Jim Tomlin, Corona del Mar H. S., CA)
	Analyze and discuss the different approaches which Theodore Roosevelt and Woodrow Wilson took in their response to Progressivism.
	Theodore Roosevelt believed that the President should exhibit strong, active executive leadership as well as initiate reforms. How did his administration measure up to these standards?
	Why was the idea of conservation not adopted by large numbers of American citizens until the early 20th century? How did Theodore Roosevelt exercise presidential leadership on this issue?
	One of the ironies of World War I was that in a war 'to make the world safe for democracy,' the government attacked the civil liberties that make democracy possible. Assess the validity of this statement.
	Using the documents and your knowledge of this topic, evaluate the circumstances that led to the shift in the American position regarding entrance into World War I. (By Sean Farrell, student, Shoreham Wading River H. S., NY)
	How were the literary and artistic movements of the 1920's critical of contemporary American life?
	Warren Harding's administration brought the virtual burial of early 20c Progressivism. Evaluate the validity of this statement.