The document poses several questions about different time periods and events in American history. It asks about why colonists protested the Stamp Act, Lincoln's plans for Reconstruction and how they differed from Northerners, assessments of whether Reconstruction was a success or failure, the purpose of building the Transcontinental Railroad, U.S. foreign policy toward China, impacts of WWI politically, economically, and socially, and experiences of immigrants in the late 1800s. It provides context and asks the reader to analyze events, compare perspectives, and discuss impacts.

1. 31.) Great Britain put into several acts and rules that upset the
American colonists during our early years. The Stamp Act
especially angered many colonists. Why did they not like the
Stamp Act and protest it? What actions did they take during
their protest of it? How did the Loyalists group respond to the
Stamp Act and the rebellious colonist actions? Provide details
& historical examples to support your answer.
32.) The following table will be given for this response that will
be used to help formulate your answer. Take time now to
examine the chart and become familiar with what is being
shared. Make sure to look closely at all of the labeling that is
given on the chart to explain what information is being given.
Support your answer with specific facts that you were able to
learn from the chart.
33.) The 1800s was an exciting time when people began to
travel West across the continent in search of new lands,
resources, and adventure. Aside from farmers, what other
groups of people travelled West during this time period and
WHY?
34.) After the Civil War, Abraham Lincoln had strong opinions
on how Southerners should be treated and what should happen
in the South. Many Northerners did not agree with his ideas.
What were Lincolns ideas and how did they differ from many
Northerners?
35.) Think about the Reconstruction. Historians often times do

2. not agree on whether the Reconstruction was a success or a
failure. Arguably there were positive and negative effects.
What do you feel were 2 successful results of the
Reconstruction? Also, what do you feel were 2 failures of the
Reconstruction?
36.) What is Social Darwinism? How does it apply to how some
Americans viewed wealth and prosperity in the country?
37.) The Transcontinental Railroad was a massive building
project for our country. Why did the Federal government
support the construction of the Transcontinental Railroad?
What effects did this railroad have on people living in the area
while it was being built AND after it was finished?
38.) What was the goal of U.S. foreign policy with China? Why
do you think Hay did not favor establishing colonies in China?
39.) World War I impacted the world in many ways. Thinking
about the United States specifically, how did WWI affect our
country in the following three ways: politically, economically,
and socially? Make sure to address all three ways.
40.) Think back to the 1920s in the United States. This was a
time of excitement, but also tough times for many Americans.
What was life like specifically for people living in rural and
urban areas of the country? How were the lifestyles and
experiences of people living in these areas culturally different?
How did these differences cause these two groups to argue and
clash at times?

3. The late 1800s was an important time period in our country.
Immigrants were flowing in from all parts of the world. What
did these immigrants experience when they first arrived? What
were their lives like at home, in their neighborhoods, and at
work? How did these immigrants help the nation’s growth
during this period?