Essay Problem
Answer One of the following in an essay which is well organized and clearly written. Support your argument with examples drawn from the text (HISTORY TEXTBOOK)(EricFoner, Give Me Liberty: An American History. 6thEdition, Vol. II) Give me the who, what, where, and when of the question.
• Through much of the 19th century, the Indian populations of the West were viewed as standing in the way of western expansion. Looking at the period from the 1850's to about 1900, explain how the government attempted to deal with its "Indian problem" in the West. What specific policies aimed to contain, remove or assimilate Indian populations in that region and what problems did those policies encounter? How did the Indians respond? In the end, how successful was the government effort?
• Discuss the industrialization of the U.S. economy between 1870 and 1900. What factors promoted industrialization during that period. Which industries and individuals played especially important roles in this process? Explain why, how, and who.
• Discuss the role of immigration in the industrialization and urbanization of the U.S. during the second of the 19th Century. Who were these immigrants and how were they different from previous groups? In what ways were they important to the growth of industry? How did they impact and change American cities?
The response must include a reference list. Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, double-space, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.