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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)

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 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)

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)

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.

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)

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?

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)

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