U.S History 1865 to 1945 Worksheet

To the writer this is a WORKSHEET, please fill in the worksheet and answer the questions at the end. The information can be taken from the course material book. Please make sure to cite if needed. Course material Brinkley,A. (2007).American history: A survey (12th ed.). New York, NY: McGraw-Hill. (Chapters used from course: 17-28)

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U.S. History 1865 to 1945 Worksheet
Matrices
Using the information from your textbook and classroom discussion complete the following matrices.
1. Era of Reconstruction Matrix
While completing the Matrix, contrast presidential reconstruction plans with congressional reconstruction. Note key people, major dates, policies, and outcomes for the New South. If necessary, additional rows may be added to the matrix.

Plan Key People Dates Policies Outcomes
Lincoln’s 10%Plan
Wade-Davis Plan
Johnson’s Plan (Presidential Reconstruction)

2. Progressive Era Reforms Matrix
Using Chapters 21-22 from the text, complete the matrix on the nature and outcome of Progressive Era reforms.
Reform Seen on Local and/or National Level Describe the reform’s positive or negative effects on American society:
Settlement houses
Professionalism

Women’s suffrage
City manager governance
Initiative and referendum
Direct primary

Judicial recall

Temperance

Square Deal business regulation
Conservation

Monetary control
Income tax

Short Answer
Using the information from your textbook and classroom discussion, prepare a minimum of 200-word response to the following questions:

1. To what extent did the Era of Reconstruction create a New South?

2. What impact did the Agrarian Revolt have on American politics at the end of the 19th century?

3. What are some of the high points and low points of the 1920s?

4. What role did the United States play in World War I? What caused the United States to shift from isolationism to world engagement?

5. How are the outcomes of World War I connected to the origins of World War II?

6. What are at least two causes for America’s entry into World War II?

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