3 essay questions, and you must answer all 3 to the best of your ability. All essays require the use of documentary evidence in support for your analysis.
You should write about 3 pages (750 words) on each question to provide a comprehensive response.
Give an overview of white attitudes toward and treatment of Native Americans from the colonial era through the Indian Reorganization Act of 1934.
Describe the growth of nativism and anti-immigrant laws in 19th century America, including Chinese Exclusion.
Which groups were affected by these laws and nativist sentiments and in what ways?
Describe African Americans' experiences as well as their perceptions of themselves and white perceptions of African Americans over time from the early slave trade through the late 19th century.
What effects did these changes have on the larger context of American society?