STRAYER HIS105 January 2019 Week 3 Discussion Latest

HIS105 American History after 1865

Week 3 Discussion

Part 1: Post a Response

Each region (North, South, West) of the United States experienced the era of Industrialization (1865–1920) differently, with different issues and groups at the forefront.

Choose one of the following groups in the American Industrial Era (1865-1920):

New European immigrants in the east

African Americans in the “new south”

Asian immigrants in the west

Then, in a full paragraph or two:

Identify the main challenges facing this group during these industrial years.

Describe at least one specific example that illustrates such challenge(s) and how the group dealt with it.

Suggest lessons for our own time, such as positive or effective ways for some group today to deal with society's barriers as well as the inevitable challenges of economic change.

Identify the source(s) where you read about the group and its challenges.

Part 2: Respond to a Peer

Read a post by one of your peers and respond, making sure to extend the conversation by asking questions, offering rich ideas, or sharing personal connections.

Reference Material

Week 3 Learn materials

Chapter 18