People Participating in Politics in The Latter Part of The 1800 Discussion

Of the People: A History of the United States since 1865. By Michael McGerr, Jan Ellen Lewis. Volume 2: 4th edition.

ISBN:9780190909970


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chapter 17 + 18 / YOU NEED TO CITE

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Online Discussion 3:

Chapter 17

  1. A) Why did so many people participate in politics in the latter part of the 1800’s? Did they have any expectations as a result of being active and outspoken, and how does this tie into the industrial revolution that took place in the United States during this period? Please include at least two key terms and/or individuals in your response. Be sure to put these in BOLD/Italicized/or underlined so they are easier to identify.

Chapter 18

  1. B) Let’s talk about BIGGER things relevant to how American society and its global interests might be shifting. What were some of the motivating factors that prompted Americans to expand cultural, social, and economic interests of the time? Who were some of the figures that were involved, and what ideas did they advocate? Please include at least four key terms and/or individuals in your response. Be sure to put these in BOLD/Italicized/or underlined so they are easier to identify.