1. W. E. B. Du Bois stated that Reconstruction was a time in which, "The slave went free; stood a brief moment in the sun; then moved back toward slavery." What historical evidence supports Du Bois's thesis?
2. How did the subjugation of Native Americans affect westward expansion? What role did the mining industry play in migration to the West? What social trends and conflicts emerged as a result of this expansion?
3. Describe and evaluate the reasons for the rapid rise and fall of the Populist Party. What strengths and weaknesses were exhibited by the party? Who supported the Party and why?
4. Explain the rise of the Progressive Party. Who was involved and what were their goals? How did Progressives differ from Populists?