HIST 405N Week 5 Discussion: Industrialization, Imperialism, and America s Entry Into WWI

HIST 405N Week 5 Discussion

For the initial post, pick two (2) of the following categories representing minority groups during 1880-1914:

• • Women’s rights activists
  • African Americans
  • Child workers
  • Great Plain Indians

Then, address the following for your selections:

• • Explain the socio-economic status and challenges of your minority groups at the turn of the century.
  • How did the Industrial Revolution affect your chosen minority groups?
  • Analyze how the Progressives brought reform to your selected minority groups. Do you find that the Progressives were successful in making government responsive and improve the conditions of your chosen minority group?