Assignment
This assignment involves you answering two of the following questions with your response, and your comments to three other students postings. Your initial answer to the question should be between 250-350 words long per question or post. Include references and citations where necessary to ensure proper credit and documentation of your sources. You are welcome to include references in addition to the course textbook, just ensure that you use proper documentation. Please let me know if you have any questions / concerns regarding Chicago Style format. Your comments to three of your classmates need to be at least 150 words and this does not include any citations / references. This minimum requirement helps to encourage students to go beyond a standard, "I liked your post" and push them to select particular points / examples and discuss them further. It is also appropriate for students to provide their reflections, opinions, additional examples and information, and even rhetorical or specific questions. Specific examples and references should include citations and footnotes.
1. In the late 19th century, there was a tremendous movement West. Why did people go west? What was the trip like?
2. Describe the growth of the union movement in the late 19th century. What were the major unions, and what were their beliefs/wants?
3. The late 19th century saw a tremendous growth in industrialization. Discuss the contributions of two of the following robber barons: Rockefeller, Carnegie, or Morgan.
4. Discuss the lives of two of the following: farmers, ranchers, and miners who went west in the late 19th century. What kind of lifestyles did they have in the west?