Ch. 24-28
Objective:
1. How did the United States become an industrialized, modern nation?
2. Although the economic growth of the U.S. between 1860-1900 has been attributed to the governmental policy of laissez-faire, it was in facts encouraged and sustained by direct governmental intervention.” Assess the validity of this statement.
3. How successful was organized labor in improving the position of workers in the period from 1875-1900? Analyze the factors that contributed to the level of success achieved.
4. To what extent was late nineteenth century and early twentieth century United States expansionism a continuation of past United States expansionism and to what extent was it a departure?
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