Progressive Era

What similarities or differences can you identify between the Progressive Era reformers and the Populists? Look back at document 107 in Voices of Freedom (The Populist Platform) to refresh your memory.

This post will be available for comments unto Thursday, October 8.

Imperialism, part 2

Use your experience writing an argument and using evidence from the in-class debate to write a thesis that answers the following question: 

To what degree did American imperialism and expansion support or contradict the ideals of the Gilded Age? 

You DO NOT need to write an entire essay, but the strongest thesis statements will include a clear presentation of the argument and the supporting points (outline) for the rest of the essay.

This post will be available for comments until Monday, October 5.

Imperialism, part 1

What are some examples of the influence of the imperialism questions in modern American life?

This post will be available for comments until Thursday, October 1.

Gilded Age

In what ways do Andrew Carnegie’s “The Gospel of Wealth” and the Populist Platform represent the values of the Gilded Age? Where do the two documents agree and disagree? You may use additional examples or sources to support your point.

***Note: this could be an essay question, but please DO NOT write an essay in the comments. One idea/example per comment, please! Feel free to comment multiple times and respond to your classmates’ comments, but limit your answers to a few sentences.

This post will be available for comments until Monday, September 28.

Silent Seminar Follow-up

Please answer the following questions in the comments. Please post anonymously!

1. What was one thing you liked about the "silent seminar" activity?

2. What was one thing you would change about the activity?

3. Would you like to do this again?

Participation in this post is OPTIONAL, and will neither hurt nor help your participation grade. I'd like to know your reactions and responses to the activity so that I can make an informed decision about whether or not to do it again.

Thank you!