This posting compares the Black Panthers to current race theory.
This posting uncovers how the Black Panthers relate to other minority groups in America.
Garrow and Sitkoff Who in their essays present two sympathetic but different theories, of the early days of the African American Civil Rights Movement. The beginning determined the future course; the early leaders took real risks and sometimes died for their beliefs; the Movement, changed American society in fundamental ways ...continues
Progressive Era? Progressivism?
How did the role of women change during the Progressive Era? What effect did this have on the progress of progressivism?
Describe and evaluate the reasons for the rapid rise and fall of the Populist Party. What strengths and weaknesses were exhibited by the party?
Theodore Roosevelt was the “first modern president”
Some historians feel that Theodore Roosevelt was the “first modern president” of the twentieth century. What evidence supports this claim? In what ways do you feel this is true or untrue?
Compare the American Federation of Labor's trade unionism with reformist unions such as the Knights of Labor and the National Labor Union. What are some of the drawbacks to the AFL's pragmatic trade unionism?
Why did native born Americans and older immigrants consider the new immigrants so hard to assimilate? Were they correct in their beliefs?
Why is the election of 1896 considered one of the most important in the nation's history? Please include references
Explain how the Philippine annexation question divided Americans in 1898. What was the ultimate outcome?
After the Democrats nominated William Jennings Bryan, the Populists decided to make him their nominee as well. Was this the best strategy for the Democratic Party? What other choices did they have?
