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The Great Depression

The Great Depression Analyze the Great Depression and the American attempts to end it. What caused the depression, and what factors made it the worst in U.S. History? How did both Presidents try and solve the depression, and how successful were they? How did Franklin Roosevelt approach the problems of the Great Depression differently than … Read more

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Impact of World War One

Impact of World War One 1. What was the impact of World War One on the United States and abroad? How did the First World War affect the United States at home as well as American society? What was the military role of the United States in World War One, and what impact did it … Read more

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American history prior to 1870

American history prior to 1870 Your Week 5 project is to write a 6-8 page paper on a topic of your choosing from American history prior to 1870. This week, you will prepare for your Week 5 project by brainstorming your topic and completing an introduction and outline. Part 1: Topic Be very specific and … Read more

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Civil rights

Civil rights America started with the phrase all men are created equal, had a Civil War about slavery, and ratified the 13th, 14th, and 15th amendments between 1865 and 1870. Yet, Americas black population did not have full civil or political rights until the 1960s. Why were the decades of the 1950s and 1960s the … Read more

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American campaign finance

American campaign finance American campaign finance has been an issue since the 1920s; however, it was not until Watergate in the 1970s that any meaningful legislation was crafted to regulate campaign spending.  Since then, other campaign finance laws have been enacted, yet it is still an issue. For this post, review the “Campaign Finance” handout attached … Read more

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