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Exam 1. BIG Question about US history that Unit Addresses

nabadow — 2024-06-23 21:40:58 UTC

How did the United States renovate after 1865?

Exam 1: My Answer to the BIG Question

nabadow — 2024-06-23 21:42:54 UTC

The three key renovations that the U.S. made after 1865 were the abolishment of slavery and an incline in civil freedom, the investment in westward expansion, and the rise of industrialization in the economy.

Exam 1: Image #1 That Illustrates the Main Ideas of the Unit

nabadow — 2024-06-23 21:50:29 UTC

The Freedmen's Bureau, established in 1865, played a crucial role in helping the United States transition after the Civil War, particularly in supporting newly freed African Americans. The Freedman's Bureau offered Education, Legal Assistance, Land Redistribution, Support for Black Churches, and many more economic resources for support. Its efforts were often hampered by the limited duration of its mandate, ending in 1872. Nonetheless, the Bureau laid the groundwork for future civil rights advancements and helped transition many former slaves into a free society.

Exam 1: Image #2 That Illustrates the Main Ideas of the Unit

nabadow — 2024-06-23 21:56:48 UTC

The Fifteenth Amendment, ratified in 1870, played a crucial role in renovating the United States after 1865 by granting African Americans the right to vote. It prohibited states from denying the right to vote based on race or color and it enabled African American men to participate more fully in the politics. This led to the election of African Americans to local, state, and federal offices during the Reconstruction era.

Exam 1: Image #3 That Illustrates the Main Ideas of the Unit

nabadow — 2024-06-23 22:03:18 UTC

Mining and Lumber industries were a huge role in renovation in the reconstructive era. Metals like gold, silver, and copper supported economic growth. The Gold Rush in California, and silver discoveries in Nevada attracted workers and capital, growing the economy. The lumber industry provided essential materials for building, including railroads, homes, factories, and cities.

Exam 1: Image #4 That Illustrates the Main Ideas of the Unit

nabadow — 2024-06-23 22:07:03 UTC

The Industrial Revolution made rapid economic growth, with the expansion of factories and mass production. This led to urbanization as people moved from rural areas to cities in search of work, causing the growth of major industrial cities like New York, Chicago, and Pittsburgh. John D. Rockefeller founded the Standard Oil Company, which became one of the world's first and largest multinational corporations.

Exam 1: One Example of How the Unit Changed My Mind about U.S. History

nabadow — 2024-06-23 22:13:13 UTC

One example that changed my mind on U.S. History was the action taken toward westward Native Americans. It was already familiar to me that America was 'stolen land' as it was mostly taken over. Though, Chapter 15 in the textbook brought up the all the treaties made along with the reform policies to give up the land. The true colors that I see are that these were not treaties giving up land in good exchange, but rather Native Americans constantly waving a white flag because of U.S. Military supremacy.

Exam 1: One Way the Unit Relates to American Life Today

nabadow — 2024-06-23 22:16:16 UTC

American life today would be nothing without things like the Freedman's Bureau or the Fifteenth Amendment. Although this society undoubtedly still struggles with racism and discrimination, the bigger picture is that America has a better standard of ethical equality in people, and it does not normalize discrimination.

Exam 2: BIG Question about US history that Unit Addresses

nabadow — 2024-07-05 02:54:57 UTC

What major 'conflicts' are changing American Society in the Progressive Era/ Industrial Revolution?

Exam 2: My Answer to the BIG Question

nabadow — 2024-07-05 03:00:16 UTC

Four major conflicts in American Society during the Progressive Era were a decline in women suffrage, the United States entering WWI, Prohibition, and the growth of the Klu Klux Klan

Exam 2: Image #1 That Illustrates the Main Ideas of the Unit

nabadow — 2024-07-05 03:03:36 UTC

Women's suffrage was a major conflict during the Progressive Era due to a variety of social, political, and cultural factors. Society traditionally viewed women's primary roles as being wives and mothers, responsible for managing the household and raising children. Many believed that politics was a man's domain. Also, Many politicians and business leaders opposed women's suffrage because they feared it would shift political power. Women were expected to support progressive reforms, which threatened the status quo and the interests of established power structures.

Exam 2: Image #2 That Illustrates the Main Ideas of the Unit

nabadow — 2024-07-05 03:08:00 UTC

The United States entering World War I in 1917 during the Progressive Era was a major conflict for several reasons, the Progressive movement as well as the impact on American society and politics. Many Progressives were advocates of peace, international cooperation, and social reform. They were often aligned with movements that opposed war and militarism, seeing war as antithetical to the goals of social justice and progressive change. The entry into WWI was seen as a betrayal of these ideals.

Exam 2: Image #3 That Illustrates the Main Ideas of the Unit

nabadow — 2024-07-05 03:10:35 UTC

The Ku Klux Klan (KKK) emerged as a significant conflict during the Progressive Era due to its violent opposition to the social and cultural changes of the time. The Progressive Era was characterized by various reform movements aimed at addressing issues like inequality, corruption, and social justice. The KKK's actions and ideology clashed with many of these progressive ideals, creating tension and conflict.

Exam 2: Image #4 That Illustrates the Main Ideas of the Unit

nabadow — 2024-07-05 03:15:04 UTC

Prohibition was a major conflict during the Progressive Era for several reasons, encompassing social, economic, political issues. Prohibition was driven by the temperance movement, which saw alcohol as a source of moral decay and social problems such as crime, domestic violence, and poverty. Reformers, including many Progressives, believed that banning alcohol would lead to a more moral and orderly society. However, many people saw drinking as a personal freedom and social activity, leading to significant resistance.

Exam 2: One Example of How the Unit Changed My Mind about U.S. History

nabadow — 2024-07-05 03:17:57 UTC

One example of how this unit changed my perspective about U.S. History is how the Roaring 20's overshadows all of America's conflicts during the era. It is seen as a time of a boosting economy, a change of norms in society and a rising entertainment industry, but all the conflicts listed were going on around the time, which also leads to The Great Depression.

Exam 2: One Way the Unit Relates to American Life Today

nabadow — 2024-07-05 03:20:00 UTC

A way that this unit relates to American life today is sort of the full circle moment of a pandemic, leading to a declining economy in a way. It definitely is not the extreme of the 1900s(20s more specifically), but it is very ironic and interesting.

Exam 3: BIG Question about US history that Unit Addresses

nabadow — 2024-07-12 23:17:42 UTC

How is 'violence' portraying a role from 1945-1973 within the United States boarders as well as outside?

Exam 3: My Answer to the BIG Question

nabadow — 2024-07-12 23:22:04 UTC

Events such as the Cold War, Civil Rights riots, US Military intervening the Vietnam War, and the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. are all major factors of violence of America.

Exam 3: Image #1 That Illustrates the Main Ideas of the Unit

nabadow — 2024-07-12 23:31:23 UTC

The Cold War, a time of tension between the United States and the Soviet Union from the late 1940s to the early 1990s, significantly contributed to various forms of violence within the United States. The House Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC) played a significant role in interrogating and blacklisting individuals, contributing to a culture of intimidation. Also, Civil rights activists faced violent opposition from both citizens and authorities. The federal government sometimes intervened to support civil rights, but local and state authorities often caused violence against African Americans and civil rights activists.

Exam 3: Image #2 That Illustrates the Main Ideas of the Unit

nabadow — 2024-07-12 23:37:05 UTC

Emmett Till, a 14-year-old African American from Chicago, was visiting relatives in Money, Mississippi, in August 1955. He was falsely accused of whistling at Carolyn Bryant, a white woman. As a result of these accusations, Till was abducted and shot by Bryant's husband, Roy Bryant, and his half-brother. Till's body was then thrown into a river, and was found three days later. The false accusations and murder of Emmett Till in 1955 serve as an example of how racial violence was inflicted in response to protests and movements for civil rights. Till’s case, along with other acts of violence during the Civil Rights Movement, demonstrates the extreme of how American society went to control racial segregation and white supremacy.

Exam 3: Image #3 That Illustrates the Main Ideas of the Unit

nabadow — 2024-07-12 23:51:10 UTC

The Vietnam War took place during the Cold War, a period of intense rivalry between the United States and the Soviet Union. The U.S. aimed to contain the spread of communism, which was seen as a global threat to democracy and capitalism. The U.S. supported the South Vietnamese government both politically and militarily, providing economic aid, military advisors, and equipment to help build a stable, anti-communist state. Over an estimated 58,000 U.S. Armed Forces members were killed in action.

Exam 3: Image #4 That Illustrates the Main Ideas of the Unit

nabadow — 2024-07-13 00:24:42 UTC

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was a important leader of the Civil Rights Movement during the Montgomery Bus Boycott of 1955-1956. Sparked by Rosa Parks' arrest for refusing to give up her bus seat to a white passenger, the boycott lasted for over a year and ended with a Supreme Court ruling that segregation on public buses was unconstitutional. Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated on April 4, 1968, in Memphis, Tennessee, where he had traveled to support striking sanitation workers. His death was a tragic loss for the nation and the Civil Rights Movement.

Exam 3: One Example of How the Unit Changed My Mind about U.S. History

nabadow — 2024-07-13 00:27:13 UTC

One example that changed my mind about U.S. History is how it was a dark time in America. There was a significant amount of violence in the country, and I understand now why there were so much frustration and protests going on in the country. It also opened my mind to see that protesting can be productive as I believe it inspired the Civil Rights Movement, and huge protests can actually wake up the country.

Exam 3: One Way the Unit Relates to American Life Today

nabadow — 2024-07-13 00:31:08 UTC

A way that violence during this time in U.S. History alludes to todays decade, events such as the death of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor followed by violent riots, the U.S. aiding Ukraine at war with Russia, and much more sort of relate to historic events like Emmitt Till, Rosa Parks, and the U.S. helping Vietnam in their civil war as result of opposing Russia.