13.1 Constructive Response Question
How did the U.S. government policies bring the into conflict with the Plains Indians
and why was the destruction of the buffalo significant to the lives of the Native
Americans on the Plains?
13.2 Constructive Response Question
Explain the rise and fall of the cattle drive. What could have been done to avoid
the problems that struck the Western cattle industry?
13.3 Constructed Response Question
Identify two groups that migrated west and explain their reasons and their impact
on it.
14.1 Constructed Response Question
During the early 1800s what impact did the industries of steel, oil, and railroad
have on America?
14.2 Constructed Response Question
How do you feel about Charles Darwin saying the ones that can’t adapt will
disappear and the ones that can, will be on top? Do you believe in what he is
saying or not? Explain you answer.
14.3 Constructive Response Question
Due to the rise of business conditions for the working class were harsh. In an effort
to correct these issues labor unions began to fight for the rights of workers. Most
used the tactic of strikes to try and get what they wanted. Identify two of the first
major strikes and explain the cause for their efforts and their effects (especially
the view of America towards labor unions).
14.4 Constructed Response Question
There were a lot of important innovations in transportation and communication
that occurred during the Second Industrial Revolution. List at least three
innovations and explain how each helped to better the nation.
15.1 Constructed Response Question
In the 1800s, there were thousands of immigrants coming into America in search
of better opportunity and freedom from their homeland. Many immigrants had
the chance to work and better their life for their families. The population grew and
so did the businesses; industrialization began to grow rapidly. Although business
was growing and there was more work, the immigrants were paid poorly and were
treated unfair. Do you think it’s fair that the immigrants worked hard in poor
conditions and made the business better for low pay? List three reasons why it is
or isn’t.
15.2 Constructed Response Question
You now know what the Social Gospel and Social Darwinist people believed in. In a
short paragraph define both beliefs. Then state which one suits your beliefs the
best according to the urbanization topic and explain why. You also have to use the
word Settlement House in your paragraph. Lastly, write which social class had
greater political and economic power that impacted business and industry.
15.3 Constructive Response Question
How did the Crédit Mobilier scandal tarnish the Grant administration and in what
ay did the Pendleton Civil Service Act affect federal corruption?
16.1 Constructed Response Question
“This is not the first time girls have been burned alive in the city. Every week I must
learn of the untimely death of one of my sister workers. Every year thousands of us
are maimed. The life of men and women is so cheap and property is so sacred.”
-Rose Schneiderman, April 2, 1911
Imagine you are a New York newspaper reporter in 1911. Describe the events of
the Triangle Shirtwaist Fire. Using the above quote by Rose Schneiderman include
the following information: when and where did it take place? What caused it? How
many people died? Why was the fire significant? And, how was the Triangle
Shirtwaist Fire a turning point for reform?
15.4 Constructed Response Question
The United States in the late 1800’s was a place of great change and a place in
need of greater change. Who were the two black leaders that helped make
changes? What did each leader do to help improve the lives of colored people?
16.3 Constructed Response Question
Theodore Roosevelt used the power of the presidency to push for progressive
reforms in business and in environmental policy. What was Roosevelt’s philosophy
about conserving the environment, and how did he carry out his philosophy?
16.4 Constructive Response Question
During Wilson’s campaign for the presidency he proposed an ambitious plan of
reform that he called the New Freedom. What three issues were included in the
New Freedom Platform? Provide an example for each of the major elements of
Wilson’s New Freedom.
16.2
Constructed
Response
Question
There were
many Women
organizations
that
developed
during the
Progressive
Movement. In
1912
cartoonist
Laura E.
Foster
addressed an
issue faced by
even more
women today:
the tough
choices
relating to
careers and
home life.
How do the
words change
as the stairs
lead up to the
top? What
point is the
cartoonist
trying to make
with this
cartoon? How
does the
cartoon make
you feel?
Explain.