U.S. History Skillbook
Unit 6: America Transformed
Discussion Questions
- How did the frontier act as a “safety valve” for Americans after the Civil War?
- How did the battle over currency standards define politics after the Civil War?
- How did the Populist Party reflect deep dissatisfaction among many Americans with their government?
- Why was “waving the Bloody Shirt” so effective for Republicans after the Civil War?
- How were trusts a blessing and a curse for America?
- Why were the railroads the first industry to face government regulation?
- What factors contributed to the “betrayal of blacks” from 1877 to 1900?
- How did Plessy v. Ferguson validate and perpetuate the Jim Crow system?
