HIS105 American
History after 1865
Week 3
Assignment 1
Dealing with
Diversity in America from Reconstruction through the 1920s
After the Civil War, the United States had to recover from
war, handle western expansion, and grapple with very new economic forms.
However, its greatest issues would revolve around the legacies of slavery and
increasing diversity in the decades after the Civil War. In the South, former
slaves now had freedom and new opportunities but, despite the Reconstruction
period, faced old prejudices and rapidly forming new barriers. Immigrants from
Europe and Asia came in large numbers but then faced political and social
restrictions. Women continued to seek rights. Yet, on the whole, America became
increasingly diverse by the 1920s. Consider developments, policies, and laws in
that period from 1865 to the 1920s. Examine the statement below and drawing
from provided sources, present a paper with specific examples and arguments to
demonstrate the validity of your position.
Statement—in which you can take a pro or con position:
Political policies and movements in the period from 1865 to
the 1920s generally promoted diversity and “the melting pot” despite the strong
prejudices of a few. (or you can take the position that they did not). Use specific examples of policies or movements
from different decades to support your position.
After giving general consideration to your readings so far
and any general research, select one of the positions above as your
position—your thesis. (Sometimes after doing more thorough research, you might
choose the reverse position. This happens with critical thinking and inquiry.
Your final paper might end up taking a different position than you originally
envisioned.) Organize your paper as follows, handling these issues:
The position you choose —or something close to it—will be
the thesis statement in your opening paragraph.
To support your position, use three (3) specific examples
from different decades between 1865 and 1930. You may narrowly focus on race or
gender or immigrant status, or you may use examples relevant to all categories.
Explain why the opposing view is weak in comparison to
yours.
Consider your life today: In what way does the history you
have shown shape or impact issues in your workplace or desired profession?
Length: The paper should be 500-to-750 words in length.
Research and References: You must use a MINIMUM of three
sources; the Schultz textbook must be one of them. Your other two sources
should be drawn from the list provided below. This is guided research, not
open-ended Googling.
Source list for Assignment 1: Some sources are “primary”
sources from the time period being studied. Some sources below can be accessed
via direct link or through the primary sources links on Blackboard. Each week
has a different list of primary sources. For others, they are accessible
through the permalink to the source in our online library: Sources below having libdatab.strayer.edu as
part of the URL have a permalink to that source in our university’s online
library.
SWS Form for the textbook: Kevin M. Schultz. 2018. HIST:
Volume 2: U.S. History since 1865. 5th
ed.
Choose sources relevant to the topic and position you are
taking:
Y. Abu-Laban & V. Lamont. 1997. Crossing borders:
Interdisciplinary, Immigration and the Melting Pot in the American Cultural
Imaginary.
http://libdatab.strayer.edu/login?url=https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=a9h&AN=392542&site=eds-live&scope=site
Black Testimony on the Aftermath of Enslavement. 1866.
Report of the Joint Committee on Reconstruction.
http://college.cengage.com/history/wadsworth_9781133309888/unprotected/ps/black_testimony.htm
Chinese Exclusion Act. 1882.
http://college.cengage.com/history/wadsworth_9781133309888/unprotected/ps/chinese_exclusion_act.htm
Civil War Journeys. n.d. The Lost Cause.
http://civil-war-journeys.org/the_lost_cause.htm
J. C. Bancroft Davis. 1896. Plessy vs. Ferguson.
http://college.cengage.com/history/wadsworth_9781133309888/unprotected/ps/plessy_ferguson_1896.htm
Fitzgerald, M. W. January, 2018. Terrorism and Racial
Coexistence in Alabama’s Reconstruction.
http://libdatab.strayer.edu/login?url=https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=edb&AN=127269628&site=eds-live&scope=site
G. M. Foster. Feb. 24, 2002. The Lost Cause. http://www.civilwarhome.com/lostcause.html
S. S. Harjo. 1996. Now and Then: Native Peoples in the
United States.
http://libdatab.strayer.edu/login?url=https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=eue&AN=507507152&site=eds-live&scope=site
J. Meacham. 2017. Our Historical Ambivalence about
Immigrants is a Great American Paradox.
http://libdatab.strayer.edu/login?url=https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=edb&AN=121093561&site=eds-live&scope=site
Mississippi Black Code. n.d. http://chnm.gmu.edu/courses/122/recon/code.html
W. G. Moody. 1883. Bonanza Farming and Its Impact.
http://college.cengage.com/history/wadsworth_9781133309888/unprotected/ps/bonanza_farming_impact.htm
Katy Morris. March, 2017. “More reputation than she deserves”.
Remembering Suffrage in Wyoming.
http://libdatab.strayer.edu/login?url=https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=a9h&AN=120948598&site=eds-live&scope=site
E. F. Parsons. Feb., 2011. Klan Skepticism and Denial in
Reconstruction-Era Public Discourse.
http://libdatab.strayer.edu/login?url=https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=a9h&AN=57671212&site=eds-live&scope=site
Populist Party Platform. 1896.
http://college.cengage.com/history/wadsworth_9781133309888/unprotected/ps/populist_partyplatform_1896.htm
Kevin M. Schultz. 2018. HIST: Volume 2: U.S. History since
1865. 5th ed.
Upton Sinclair. 1906. Attack on the Meatpackers.
http://college.cengage.com/history/wadsworth_9781133309888/unprotected/ps/attack_meatpackers.htm
J. D. Zahniser. Dec., 2015.
“How long must we wait?” Alice Paul Wanted Action on Votes for Women.
http://libdatab.strayer.edu/login?url=https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=a9h&AN=109513499&site=eds-live&scope=site
Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:
This course requires use of new Strayer Writing Standards
(SWS). The format is different than other Strayer University courses. Please
take a moment to review the SWS documentation for details.
Be typed, double spaced between lines, using Times New Roman
font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references
must follow SWS format. Check with your professor for any additional
instructions.
Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment,
the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The
cover page and the Sources page are not included in the required assignment
page length.
The specific course learning outcomes associated with this
assignment are:
Identify and discuss the different ways that the heritage of
slavery, the Civil War, Reconstruction, and segregation have shaped America’s
history.
Specify ways that women and minorities have responded to
challenges and made contributions to American culture.
Summarize and discuss the ways that formal policies of
government have influenced the direction of historical and social development
in the United States.
Recognize the major turning points in American history since
the Civil War.
Use technology and information resources to research issues
in contemporary U.S. history.
Write clearly and concisely about contemporary U.S. history
using proper writing mechanics.
HIS105 American
History after 1865
Week 6 Assignment
2
Assignment 2: Industrialization and the Rise of a Regulated
Economy
The United States went through dramatic economic change
during and after the Civil War, as industrialization spread rapidly and changed
society. This transformation and some of the apparent abuses that developed
(monopolistic practices, work conditions, low wages, arbitrary and oppressive
expectations) led to an increased role of the government in regulating
businesses and society. This role was heightened as government was viewed as
the arbiter between business and organized labor. One can explore these
developments from 1865 on through to World War II. Examine the statement below
and drawing from provided sources, present a paper with specific examples and
arguments to demonstrate the validity of your position.
Statement—in which you can take a pro or con position:
From the start of Progressive era of the late 1800s through
the New Deal period in the 1930s, increasing government interventions and
regulations of business tended to help the overall economy and the common
workers. (Or you can argue that such
interventions and regulations hurt the overall economy and the common
workers.) Use specific examples from different
decades—and be sure one of your examples is from the 1930s.
After giving general consideration to your readings so far
and any general research, select one of the positions above as your
position—your thesis. (Sometimes after doing more thorough research, you might
choose the reverse position. This happens with critical thinking and inquiry.
Your final paper might end up taking a different position than you originally
envisioned.) Organize your paper as follows, handling these issues:
The position you choose or something close to it—will be the
thesis statement in your opening paragraph.
To support your position, use four (4) specific examples
from different decades between 1865 and 1940. However, one (1) of your four (4)
examples must be from the 1930s.
Explain why the opposing view is weak in comparison to
yours.
Consider your life today: In what way does the history you
have shown shape or impact issues in your workplace or desired profession?
Length: The paper should be 500-to-750 words in length.
Research and References: You must use a MINIMUM of three
sources; the Schultz textbook must be one of them. Your other two sources
should be drawn from the list provided below. This is guided research, not
open-ended Googling.
Source list for Assignment 2: Some sources are “primary”
sources from the time period being studied. Some sources below can be accessed
via direct link or through the primary sources links on Blackboard. Each week
has a different list of primary sources. For others, they are accessible
through the permalink to the source in our online library: Sources below having
libdatab.strayer.edu as part of the URL have a permalink to that source in our
university’s online library. Each source below is shown in SWS form.
SWS Form for the textbook: Kevin M. Schultz. 2018. HIST:
Volume 2: U.S. History since 1865. 5th ed.
D. P. Del Mar. 1998. Region and Nation: New Studies in
Western U.S. History.
http://libdatab.strayer.edu/login?url=https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=a9h&AN=957156&site=eds-live&scope=site
S. Gompers. 1914. The American Labor Movement: Its Makeup,
Achievements, and Aspirations.
http://wwphs.sharpschool.com/UserFiles/Servers/Server_10640642/File/bugge/Chapter%2021/Gompers.pdf
S. S. Harjo. 1996. Now and Then: Native Peoples in the
United States. http://libdatab.strayer.edu/login?url=https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=eue&AN=507507152&site=eds-live&scope=site
Helen Hunt Jackson. 1881. Helen Hunt Jackson’s Account of
Sand Creek
http://college.cengage.com/history/wadsworth_9781133309888/unprotected/ps/helen_hunt_jackson_sand_creek.htm
S. M. Jacoby. Oct., 1983. Union Management Cooperation in
the United States: Lessons from the 1920s.
http://libdatab.strayer.edu/login?url=https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=bth&AN=4462675&site=eds-live&scope=site
R. La Follette. 1924. La Follette’s Progressive
Platform.
http://college.cengage.com/history/wadsworth_9781133309888/unprotected/ps/follette.html
T. C. Leonard. Spring, 2009. American Economic Reform in the
Progressive Era: Its Foundational Beliefs and their Relation to Eugenics.
http://libdatab.strayer.edu/login?url=https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=bth&AN=36656984&site=eds-live&scope=site
H. D. Lloyd. June,
1884. The Lords of Industry from North American Review, 331. In Modern
History Sourcebook.
https://sourcebooks.fordham.edu/mod/1884hdlloyd.asp
E. Rauchway. 2008. The Great Depression and the New Deal: A
Very Short Introduction. eBook.
http://libdatab.strayer.edu/login?url=https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=nlebk&AN=218056&site=eds-live&scope=site
Kevin M. Schultz. 2018. HIST: Volume 2: U.S. History since
1865. 5th ed.
L. Steffens. 1904. The Shame of the Cities.
http://college.cengage.com/history/wadsworth_9781133309888/unprotected/ps/steffens.html
Taylor, F. W. 1911. The Principles of Scientific
Management.
http://college.cengage.com/history/wadsworth_9781133309888/courseware/ps/taylor.html
J. Whitaker. 1871. The Impact of the Factory on Worker
Health. Retrieved from http://college.cengage.com/history/wadsworth_9781133309888/unprotected/ps/impact_factory.htm
Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:
This course requires use of new Strayer Writing Standards
(SWS). The format is different than other Strayer University courses. Please
take a moment to review the SWS documentation for details.
Be typed, double spaced between lines, using Times New Roman
font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references
must follow SWS format. Check with your professor for any additional
instructions.
Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment,
the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The
cover page and the Sources page are not included in the required assignment
page length.
The specific course learning outcomes associated with this
assignment are:
Specify ways that women and minorities have responded to
challenges and made contributions to American culture.
Examine how changes in social and economic conditions and
technology can cause corresponding changes in the attitudes of the people and
policies of the government.
Summarize and discuss the ways that formal policies of
government have influenced the direction of historical and social development
in the United States.
Recognize the major turning points in American history since
the Civil War.
Use technology and information resources to research issues
in contemporary U.S. history.
Write clearly and concisely about contemporary U.S. history
using proper writing mechanics.
HIS105 American
History after 1865
Week 9 Assignment
3
Assignment 3: America as a Superpower
The previous assignments focused on domestic matters in U.S.
history. This last assignment explores America’s international role in recent
decades. By the mid-20th century, the United States had become the dominant
force in international relations. Some have argued that the United States’
military functions as the world’s “police.” This assignment covers the manner
in which this shift occurred and the consequences the United States faces as a
result of its status as “policeman of the world.” One can identify early steps
this direction well before World War II, but in this paper focus on the period
from the 1940s to the present. Examine the statement below and drawing from
provided sources, present a paper with specific examples and arguments to
demonstrate the validity of your position.
Statement—in which you can take a pro or con position:
The American international “policing” role developed because
of the Cold War, but now terrorists or
any power having or trying to get weapons of mass destruction (WMD) are
the potential targets of such a role. By examples from different decades since
1950, it is clear that the policing strategy was once essential but should be
discarded as ineffective and counterproductive.
(Or you can argue the opposite—that the policing strategy is more
necessary than ever; or you can argue for a more moderate position.) Use specific examples—two from the Cold War
years and two from the past two decades.
After giving general consideration to your readings and your
research, select one of the positions above as your position—your thesis.
(Sometimes after doing more thorough research, you might choose the reverse
position. This happens with critical thinking and inquiry. Your final paper
might end up taking a different position than you originally envisioned.)
Organize your paper as follows, handling these issues:
The position you choose —or something close to it—will be
the thesis statement in your opening paragraph.
To support your position, use four (4) specific examples
from different decades between 1950 and the present. However, two (2) examples
must be from the Cold War years (before 1991) and the other two (2) examples
must be from the past twenty (20) years.
Explain why the opposing view is weak in comparison to
yours.
Consider your life today: In what way does the history you
have shown shape or impact issues in your workplace or desired profession?
(This might be unclear at first since it is foreign policy. But, super-power
status does inevitably provide advantages in a global economy.)
Length: The paper should be 500-to-750 words in length.
Research and References: You must use a MINIMUM of four
quality academic sources; the Schultz textbook must be one of them. Two of them
must come from the online library—either those library sources listed or
others. Your other source should be drawn from the list provided below. This is
guided research, not open-ended Googling.
Source list for Assignment 3: Some sources are “primary”
sources from the time period being studied. Some sources below can be accessed
via direct link or through the primary sources links on Blackboard. Each week
has a different list of primary sources. For others, they are accessible
through the permalink to the source in our online library: Sources below having
libdatab.strayer.edu as part of the URL have a permalink to that source in our
university’s online library.
SWS Form for the textbook: Kevin M. Schultz. 2018. HIST:
Volume 2: U.S. History since 1865. 5th
ed.
G. H. W. Bush. March 6, 1991. Address before a Joint Session
of the Congress on the Cessation of the Persian Gulf Conflict.
http://college.cengage.com/history/wadsworth_9781133309888/unprotected/ps/bushnwo.html
J. F. Dulles. Jan. 2, 1954. Secretary Dulles’ Strategy of
Massive Retaliation.
http://college.cengage.com/history/wadsworth_9781133309888/unprotected/ps/dulles.html
M. Klare. July 15, 2002. Endless Military Superiority. http://libdatab.strayer.edu/login?url=https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=a9h&AN=6926412&site=eds-live&scope=site
C. Paul. 2008. Marines on the Beach: The Politics of U.S.
Military Intervention Decision Making. eBook. http://libdatab.strayer.edu/login?url=https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=nlebk&AN=275009&site=eds-live&scope=site
C. Powell. Feb. 6, 2003. Transcript of Powell’s UN
Presentation. http://www.cnn.com/2003/US/02/05/sprj.irq.powell.transcript/
R. Reagan. March, 1983. Remarks at the Annual Convention of
the National Association of Evangelicals.
http://college.cengage.com/history/wadsworth_9781133309888/unprotected/ps/evilemp.html
Kevin M. Schultz. 2018. HIST: Volume 2: U.S. History since
1865. 5th ed.
S. M. Tarzi. Sept. 2014. The Folly of a Grand Strategy of
Coercive Global Primacy: A Fresh Perspective on the Post-9/11 Bush
Doctrine.
http://libdatab.strayer.edu/login?url=https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=a9h&AN=98323177&site=eds-live&scope=site
Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:
This course requires use of new Strayer Writing Standards
(SWS). The format is different than other Strayer University courses. Please
take a moment to review the SWS documentation for details.
Be typed, double spaced between lines, using Times New Roman
font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references
must follow SWS format. Check with your professor for any additional
instructions.
Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment,
the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The
cover page and the Sources page are not included in the required assignment
page length.
The specific course learning outcomes associated with this
assignment are:
Analyze the rise of the United States to a world
“superpower” and how that status has shaped its internal developments in recent
decades.
Examine how changes in social and economic conditions and
technology can cause corresponding changes in the attitudes of the people and
policies of the government
Summarize and discuss the ways that formal policies of
government have influenced the direction of historical and social development
in the United States.
Recognize the major turning points in American history since
the Civil War.
Use technology and information resources to research issues
in contemporary U.S. history.
Write clearly and concisely about contemporary U.S. history
using proper writing mechanics.
