Monday, January 25, 2010

Imperialism -- Week 22

Was imperialism justified during the 1890s? Cite specific examples.

Tuesday, January 19, 2010

Frontier -- week 21

Why was the "passing of the frontier" in 1890 a disturbing development for
many Americans? Was the frontier more important as a particular place or as
an idea?

Tuesday, January 12, 2010

Robber Barons -- Week 19

Should industrialists like Vanderbilt, Carnegie and Rockefeller be viewed as "robber barons" or "captains of industry?" Explain.