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Case Study

Assignment

Required Resources

Read/review the following resources for this activity:

· Textbook: Chapter 18, 21, 23

· Lesson

· Minimum of 3 scholarly sources (in addition to the textbook). The sources associated with each topic selection below can be used as part of the 3 scholarly sources.

Optional Resources to ExploreFeel free to review the library guide for scholarly sources and videos at the following link:

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Introduction

The purposes of each case study assignment include the following:

· To hone your abilities to research using scholarly sources

· To advance critical thinking and writing skills

· To compile a response to the prompts provided

· To explore a historical topic and make connections to change over time

Instructions

Pick one (1) of the following topics. Then, address the corresponding questions/prompts for your selected topic. Use at least one (1) documented example of the corresponding primary source in your writing.

 

Option 1: Big Business (Monopolies) and Exploitation of WorkersView the following resource:

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Browse and read one (1) of the following:

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Then, address the following:

· Explain if big business leaders were "captains of industry," "shrewd businessmen," or "robber barons."

· Based on one of the resources noted for this option, assess American working conditions and exploitation of workers in the Age of Industry.

· Analyze the role that government played in reforming American working conditions.

· Explain the benefits of the Federal Government regulations of monopolies.

· Analyze which progressive presidents attained economic justice and reform for workers.

Option 2: Who is A Progressive?Review the following site:

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Then, address the following:

· According to Roosevelt, what are the characteristics of a progressive?

· Explain and give examples of the characteristics of "anti-progressives."

· Trace what types of activities "anti-progressives" engaged in?

· Analyze the goals of progressivism.

· Explain what areas of society progressives addressed?

· Analyze the progressive achievements Roosevelt highlights in his speech?

Option 3: World War IReview the following resources:

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Then, address the following:

· Trace the origins of World War I, and assess if the world war was inevitable in 1914?

· Explain if it was possible for the United States to maintain neutrality in World War I. If yes, explain how. If no, explain why not.

· Analyze if the United States should have entered World War I to make the world safe for democracy.

· Analyze if the Treaty of Versailles was a fair and effective settlement for lasting world peace.

· Explain if the United States Senate should have approved of the Treaty of Versailles.

Requirements

· Length: 3-4 pages (not including title page or references page)

· 1-inch margins

· Double spaced

· 12-point Times New Roman font

· Title page

· References page

· In-text citations that correspond with your end references

( please don’t forget to also use the textbook)

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