...Multiple Choice | 10 | 10 | | | Grade Details - All Questions | Question 1. | Question : | Who led the American forces in battle during World War I? | | | Student Answer: | x| Pershing | | | | George | | | | MacArthur | | | | Patton | | Instructor Explanation: | The answer can be found in Chapter Two of A History of the United States Since 1865. | | | | Points Received: | 1 of 1 | | Comments: | | | | Question 2. | Question : | While in many ways the end of the war brought welcome relief, in others it created several new and significant problems. Which disease in 1919 killed more people in 24 weeks than did AIDS in a period of 24 years? | | | Student Answer: | | Polio | | | | Malaria | | | | Tuberculosis | | | x| Spanish flu | | Instructor Explanation: | The answer can be found in Chapter Two of A History of the United States Since 1865. | | | | Points Received: | 1 of 1 | | Comments: | | | | Question 3. | Question : | Which future U.S. President served in the First Volunteer Calvary in the Spanish-American War? | | | Student Answer: | | Cleveland | | | | McKinley | | | | Taft | | | x | Roosevelt | | Instructor Explanation: | The answer can be found in Chapter Two of A History of the United States Since 1865. | | | | Points Received: | 1 of 1 | | Comments: | | | | Question 4. | Question...
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...African American Struggle for Equality 1865 Black in America HIS204: American History Since 1865 (BUH1131B) African American Struggle for Equality 1865 Black in America Even though he African American from 1865 to today there will still be some out there that will say that there have been advances in a positive way for African Americans but there is still more to be done. Some will say that there are more African Americans in jail, poverty, and low wage jobs than any other American. Being an African American from 1865 to current date and time seems to have been a great sacrifice by many in American history for many living in this current time because today we have African Americans in important positions in all walks of life in Politics and Business. African Americans went from Slavery to fighting in wars from Civil war all the way up to the Afghanistan War and are now fighting side by side with people of all colors, ethnicity, gender and origin, and From Slavery to equality to the first Black President in American History. First, Being an African American from 1865 to current date and time seems to have been a great sacrifice by many in American history for many living in this current time because today we have African Americans in important positions in all walks of life in Politics and Business. Additionally, African Americans went from Slavery to fighting in wars from Civil war all the way up to the Afghanistan War and are now fighting side by...
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...African American History Michele Matthews HIS 204 American History Since 1865 Instructor: Mark Hoffman November 13, 2013 African American History To earn their place in America’s Society, African Americans fought many battles that brought them a very long way from 1865. African Americans went through a whole lot of hardship to get where they are today. Yes it is not perfect now but every actions made a big different through history. There are many achievements African American has made since the ending of slavery. Many sat, spoke, marched, cried, fought, died, and dreamed to make footprint in history. In this paper I will discuss some very important event in African American history like our 44th President Obama back to when slavery was ended. It all started in 1865 when the Civil war ended. The African American felt their freedom was a great turning point. Once slavery ended African American made plan to expand their culture. In our textbook, it states “They had a clear vision of what freedom meant. It was not just freedom from white control, but also the opportunity to expand the institutions and autonomous culture that they made while they endured slavery” (Bowles, 2011). As they develop a new society and beliefs, the laws started to change as while. The Plessy v. Ferguson case was the birth of the Jim Crow law. In David Bishop journal, he stated “Bernstein concluded that the “Supreme Court was compelled to distort cases before it could pollute the stream...
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...African American History Since 1865 Alishia Colella HIS 204 American History Since 1865 Instructor Thomas Roka March 11, 2013 African American History Since 1865 Most individuals are probably familiar with the well-documented information regarding African American history, such as the Civil Rights Movement and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., but there are also many little known facts about their history that are of equal importance. African Americans have been present in the United States ever since the early 1600s and their presents plays an important role in American history not only because of the Civil Rights Movement, but because of the strength and courage that they had struggling to try and live a good life in America. History is rife with records of decades of untold torture and harrowing experiences that African American slaves suffered from at the hands of their captors and masters; they were even denied all natural rights as human beings and forced to live like animals. In all actuality, a slave was viewed as one-third of a person and the property of their owner(s), treated as an object instead of a person. Therefore, one could assume that after their emancipation, life would have become significantly better because the slavers were free to move away from the torturous hands of their masters. However, most of them faced incredible opposition and discrimination even after emancipation. Thus by and large, did not truly free them nor did it directly lead...
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...After the Civil War, the United States became a much more industrialized society. Between 1865 and 1920, industrialization improved American life in many ways. However, industrialization also created problems for American society. Consider events that took place after the Civil War and discuss ways that industrialization affected the U.S. between 1865 and 1920. You have already developed a thesis statement and developed an outline in which you identify three main points relevant to your topic. Now you will develop the final paper in which you explore your main points in detail. Write a three to five (3-5) page paper in which you: 1. Introduce your paper with your previously crafted thesis statement. 2. Discuss three (3) major aspects of industrialization between 1865 and 1920. In your response, consider society, the economy, and politics. 3. Identify three (3) specific groups that were affected by industrialization and provide two examples for each group describing how the group was affected. (Consider issues such as race, ethnicity, gender, child labor, etc.) 4. Summarize how industrialization affected the life of the average working American during this period. Use specific examples and details. 5. Use at least three (3) academic references besides or in addition to the textbook. Note: Wikipedia and other Websites do not qualify as academic resources. Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements: * Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman...
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...Significance of the People/Event(s) to American History in column C. See complete instructions in the Syllabus for the Module 3 assignment entitled. “Timeline Part II.” NOTE: The timeline project does not need to be submitted to turnitin. NOTE: Please write your answers in a clear and concise manner. Limit your submission of the Timeline Part II up to 250 words per topic/subtopic. For example, if a topic is divided into 3 subtopics, you may write a maximum of 250 per subtopic listed. Be sure to cite all sources. Major Event/Epoch in American History | Time Period/Date(s) | Description and Significance of the People/Event(s) to American History | 1) The evolution of the institution of slavery from the Colonial Period to the 1860s. | 1619 - 1865 | Slavery began with in 1619 with the first slaves brought to Virginia as indentured servants. As time goes by, slavery becomes more popular, to help with farming large farms or plantations. Though the Declaration of Independence in 1776 states that “all men are created equal” this did not apply to people of color. By the time the Civil War starts, slavery is big business, and the south is fighting for the right to keep it. In 1865 the U.S. abolishes slavery with the 13th Amendment. | 2) The socio-cultural impact of the abolitionist movement including: a) The effect of Uncle Tom’s Cabin b) The Kansas-Nebraska Act c) The Compromise of 1850 d) The Underground Railroad | 1850 - 1865 | a) Uncle Tom’s Cabin brought...
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...The African Americans: The Birth of Equality after 1865 Leonard Stinson HIS204: American History Since 1865 Instructor John Durr December 5th, 2011 The African Americans: The Birth of Equality after 1865 This was a time when America was trying to find herself. These were the years known as the Reconstruction Period from 1865-1877. During this time period, the African-American people became free from slavery but one can only imagine what free really is. While the nation search for ways to establish true meaning of equality, African-American people continued to struggle to find out just what equality means and to have the same rights and freedom as the white people in the nation. Whether as slaves or free people, the political and social status of African Americans has always been to obtain the ability to participate in the nation’s economy. While many historians believe that slavery and politics can be attributed to the Civil War, more than 600,000 Americans died and with the help of the Emancipation Proclamation to start the motion to free the slaves, America became even more a divided country in 1865 than the previous earlier years (Bowles, 2011). Although freedom in the post-Civil War years did not guarantee equality, African Americans continued to struggle from racism, segregation and discrimination for many years, but the birth of equality is beginning to grow and show that all men and women are created equal. The effort to integrate...
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...Timeline Part II NOTE: Before starting the Timeline project please refer to the "Example Timeline Matrix" document. Instructions: Complete the matrix by providing the Time Period/Date(s) in column B, and the Description and Significance of the People/Event(s) to American History in column C. See complete instructions in the Syllabus for the Module 3 assignment entitled. “Timeline Part II.” NOTE: The timeline project does not need to be submitted to turnitin. NOTE: Please write your answers in a clear and concise manner. Limit your submission of the Timeline Part II up to 250 words per topic/subtopic. For example, if a topic is divided into 3 subtopics, you may write a maximum of 250 per subtopic listed. Be sure to cite all sources. Major Event/Epoch in American History | Time Period/Date(s) | Description and Significance of the People/Event(s) to American History | 1) The evolution of the institution of slavery from the Colonial Period to the 1860s. | 1600s-1860s | Slavery was the main source of manual labors in the southern territories after the invention of cotton gin; since the machine increase the profitable cash and required more manual labor- leading to the plantation system. Prior to this event, slave trade was mostly involved in New England- the triangle trade, which keep the flow of slaves to Europe in exchange for molasses; the main ingredient for rum making. | 2) The socio-cultural impact of the abolitionist movement including: a) The effect...
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...Civil War Reconstruction Essay The civil war was a time of great distress in the nation: Americans fighting against Americans, Americans’ homes and businesses being torn up, and American families being destroyed. Happiness was few and far between, since no one could escape the catastrophic war. The war is remembered by many names, such as the Second American Revolution or the half-accomplished Revolution. The names vary, but the memory still rings true. The war was monumental and tragic, but it united us all. The nicknames of the Civil War varied throughout the nation, at one point in time, but today the common history has united us all and all sides see the reason behind the names. After the war had ended in the mid-1800’s the South and the North were at odds with each other. The South had wanted to leave the United States and the North had prevented them from doing so, at the expense of over 600,000 American deaths (American Civil War History). The South believes that this war was a lost cause, since they believed they were justified in when they seceded from the nation. They thought that the North’s growing abolition movement put...
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...and in good spirits. Since we are still in the getting to know you phase of our correspondence I thought it would be a good idea for us to relay some information about my heritage and cultural history as you have done for me about yours. I thoroughly enjoyed reading about the Italian history through your eyes, experiences and historical research. Are you ready for a historical walk through of my African-American culture? Although I reside in the United States now my history starts in Africa where my people were sold off and enslaved to the white Americans. The first African slaves were brought here to the United States in the Colony of Jamestown Virginia in 1619. Slaves were brought here to help aid in the production of mass crops such as tobacco. Slavery continued and ultimately ended on December 18, 1865. During the slavery era there were things that aided slaves like the under ground rail road. This was an avenue that helps slaves escape to freedom. One of the most famous escaped slaves was Harriet Tubman. She escaped in 1849 and was one of the most celebrated and effective leaders of the Underground Railroad. President Lincoln was a key element when it came to dealing the freeing of the slaves when he released the emancipation proclamation in 1863. Although Lincoln accelerated the movement of freeing the slaves he knew it would take a constitutional amendment to let the truly and legally be free. Lincoln was assassinated on April 14, 1865 by John Wilks Booth. Many...
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...Running head: WOMEN'S RIGHTS, THE STRUGGLE IS FAR FROM OVER. Women's Rights, The Struggle Is Far From Over. Gerald Lee Ashford University American History Since 1865 HIS204 Gregory Lawson May 13, 2012 Women's Rights, The Struggle Is Far From Over. During the course of history, women have always fought to improve esteem, equivalence, and to have equal rights as men. Nevertheless, this mission has been challenging because of the notion in which men are higher to and have the right to rule over women. This way of life has saturated the societal construction of civilizations all the way through since the creation of man. The free-for-all of women rights was even more problematic for women. Wifehood and parenthood were considered to be the women's most important jobs. In the 20th era, however, women in some countries won the right to vote and improved their educational and job opportunities. Conceivably most significant, they took an enormous step by changing everyone’s thinking of the customary visions of their roles in society. This value has drenched the social structure of societies throughout the world. Even in today’s times, women are still struggling for rights that men take for granted. The struggle of women rights was even more problematic for women of color because not only did they have to deal with issues of sexism. They also had to deal with discrimination. The first known women’s right conference was held in Seneca Falls, New...
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...the United States experienced an urban revolution. Machines replaced people and corruption developed within the government. Industrialization improved the lives of many Americans between 1865 and 1920 but it created some issues for many Americans as well. The Industrial Revolution marks a major turning point in history. Every aspect of life was influenced in some way. Three major aspects of industrialization during 1865-1920 that influenced U.S. society are society, economy, and politics. The geography of Great Britain provided excellent waterways for transporting goods and raw materials. The Industrial Revolution played a major role in the development of American business. The productive environment created business opportunities for entrepreneurs like John D. Rockefeller. The development of mechanization had significant impact on employment and agriculture. As the wealth of industrialist grew, political power grew as well. Government corruption became more widespread and citizens began to complain. The government created laws like the Interstate Commerce Commission to eliminate businesses from trying to influence the government (Schultz, K. M. 2014). Five groups that were affected by industrialization include: Native Americans, immigrants, farmers, women, and middle and lower class workers. Native Americans were affected the most from industrialization. People wanted to live near the factories they worked. Because of the increase in population, urban areas quadrupled in size...
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...South. In the 1800s-1900’s segregation was enforced to keep African Americans separated from whites. During this time African Americans had to deal with the symbols of what was called Jim Crow’s, (Whites Only and Colored Only) signs; which are found today in museums, old photographs, and documentaries. Now since an African American has been elected President of the United States, a person could say segregation seems as old-fashioned and distant as watching an old black and white television. Although, the major challenge is to explain the reasons for the legacy of segregation, discrimination, and isolation to attain equality and civil rights, that African Americans worked to end. The best way to describe the shape of the United States in the second half of the 19th century, “according to eminent historian Robert Wiebe, the answer was isolated island communities,” (Bowles, 2011, Section 1.1, Para 1). Wiebe used the symbol of the island because cities were very much separated and isolated from each other and had a weak system of communication between them. The time came, after the divisiveness and devastation of the Civil War, when the nation searched for order economically, politically, geographically, and racially. Although, emancipation came during the Civil War, nearly 4 million freed slaves struggled to make a home for themselves as citizens during a period known as Reconstruction, which lasted from 1865 to 1877. “Though Reconstruction was unable to end the social, economic...
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...Journal Entry of a Subordinate Group Member Dear journal, the term African American is usually associated with people living within the western hemisphere that their descendent originated from Africa. Though not voluntary Africans were brought over to what is now known as the United States as slaves. This is how we, became known as African American. I am an African American and this is my story. The migration and colonization started around the 17th century when Africans were transported from West Africa to America as slaves. We were sold or traded to colonists who were already established in the New World. Primarily as labors to develop the country a second migration movement came after the Revolutionary War when more Africans were involuntary brought over to the eastern portion of the states primarily in Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Tennessee. In the late 1800s there was an estimated 4,000,000 black slaves in the states and mostly in the southern region. After several indifferences within the country a Civil war began in 1861 and lasted until 1865. This was an effort to unify the nation and to end slavery as we know it. President Lincoln emancipated the slaves in 1863 but it wasn’t until 1865 that the 13th amendment was added into the Constitution of the United States abolishing slavery completely. Then came the reconstruction period as we the nation tried to rebuild itself with the war ended and the country moving in a new direction. Many of the previously owned...
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...Assignment 1.2: Industrialization after the Civil War Krystina Cochran Strayer University 8/1/2014 After the Civil War, America was pushed into the Industrial Revolution. America’s society evolved with an increase in minorities being forced into the factories and to live in designated areas, the economy grew with the new technology, and World War I was fought. The groups of minorities were anyone considered not white or male. So this left a big group of people that were left to deal with very cruel and unfair treatment. Many of the businesses wanted white males, due to this time many owners were white. So there was still a stigmatism that white males were superior to any race or gender. The industrialization was a big blow to the agricultural life that many minorities knew. These people were forced into factories with very little pay, long hours, and very dangerous conditions. Many people moved to the areas were factories were built. Overcrowding became a real problem in the cities. Employers starting building tenements for their workers to live and was in walking distance to work. These buildings were very poor and dangerously built. Some were constructed out of single family homes. Thin walls were put up to make single rooms throughout the building. Many did not even have a window in their room. These rooms housed entire families. During this time inventions and technologies really started booming. With each invention lead to another invention or helped businesses...
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