Entries by Sarah Kaelo

Characteristics of a progressive?- Roosevelt

what are the characteristics of a progressive?- Roosevelt Option 2: Who is A Progressive? Review the following site: Link (website): Presidential Election of 1912: A Resource Guide  Then, address the following: According to Roosevelt, what are the characteristics of a progressive? what are the characteristics of a progressive?- Roosevelt Analyze the goals of progressivism. Explain what […]

American Women in world war 2

Powerpoint presentation on American Women in world war 2 I. History of the topic –must be at least 4 slides II. Why did YOU choose this topic?—Must be at least 4 slides III. What was the significance of this topic in US History?–Must be at least 4 slides IV. Creativity, pictures, video, etc. The more […]

Explain the differences between Liberalism and Conservatism.

Explain the differences between Liberalism and Conservatism. Does ideology really make a difference in the United States today? Support your reasoning with examples. How does this impact American culture, government and politics in your opinion? You will be expected to support your discussion with primary texts and from pre-approved secondary sources (including, but not limited […]

discuss the underlying causes of the War of 1812.

discuss the underlying causes of the War of 1812. 1) After John Cabot’s trip to North America in the early 1500s, it was nearly a full century before England began any real attempt at colonizing America. Conforming to the above guidelines, write a minimum 500-word essay in which you discuss the important changes that took place in England […]

Did America really practice isolation and neutrality during WWI?

Discussion #6: Did America really practice isolation and neutrality during WWI? In 1914 Woodrow Wilson proclaimed U.S. neutrality, and asked the American people to remain “impartial in thought as well as deed.” At the end of the war, some members of the government pushed to expand American influence but to also remain free of any […]

How progressive was the Progressive Era?

 260 words Discussion #5: How progressive was the Progressive Era? The Progressive era stands out as a time when reformers sought to address social ills brought about by a rapidly changing society. Debates surrounded issues such as political corruption, the regulation of business practices, racial equality, women’s suffrage and the living conditions of impoverished immigrants […]

What are the characteristics of Progressivism?

What are the characteristics of Progressivism? “Although ‘Progressive’ is often used interchangeably with ‘Liberal’ the two are not synonymous. Progressivism was a style or method of governing rather than a political ideology, and some Progressive movements even included conservative ideas, intolerance, and discrimination.” 1.Explain this statement. What are the characteristics of Progressivism? 2.How/why can some […]

Were strikers successful during the Gilded Age? 

Were strikers successful during the Gilded Age? “Following the second industrial revolution and the rise of big business, labor unions formed naturally and without any trouble by adopting extremist ideas and policies, leading to many successful strikes and ultimately undermining any socialist movement.” 1.Explain whether each part of this statement is or is not accurate. 2.What were the issues […]

Explain if you think that global terrorism can be stopped.

APAurgenton time Required Resources Read/review the following resources for this activity: Textbook: Chapter 32 Lesson Minimum of 1 scholarly source (in addition to the textbook) Initial Post Instructions Consider a few terrorist activities since the 1980s until today. Here is a starting point: 1983: United States Embassy in Beirut and Kuwait is bombed 1988: Osama bin […]