...Two Sides to A Coin: How Primary and Secondary Sources Shape History’s View of the Imperialist Age Compare and Contrast Essay on two reading; Differentiate between primary and secondary sources, Discuss the subject of both essays, Provide dates and authors, Mention the time period in which they were written, and Summarize the writing. There are always two sides to a story, two opinions to be heard, and during the late 19th Century, there were definitely two sides to the issue of Imperialist Expansion. From Messages and Papers of the President, in 1898 President William McKinley addressed Congress with a call to war against Spain, in an effort to expand American influence in Cuba. Conversely, the 1899 Platform of the American Anti-Imperialist League was published to dissuade not only the public, but the Senate as well, from supporting American Imperialism. Primary sources are vital historical resources that provide a real look into a situation. When analyzed, primary sources can show an author’s motivation to action, or explain an awful circumstance. However, primary resources fail to see the big picture. Secondary sources can provide clues that enable the reader to piece the big picture together more easily. These secondary sources may not provide the exact account of an event, however they remove the emotional bias that can be found in primary sources, and can sometimes link historical events, as they are written after-the-fact. President McKinley’s address wanted to justify...
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...Review Test Submission: Quiz 5 Question 1 0.625 out of 0.625 points | | | Why was William Jennings Bryan defeated in 1896?Answer | | | | | Selected Answer: | The established eastern press had deserted him. | Correct Answer: | The established eastern press had deserted him. | | | | | Question 2 0.625 out of 0.625 points | | | The grandfather clause waived the literacy requirement for voters whose ancestor hadAnswer | | | | | Selected Answer: | voted before 1867. | Correct Answer: | voted before 1867. | | | | | Question 3 0.625 out of 0.625 points | | | President Cleveland broke the Pullman strike on grounds that it hadAnswer | | | | | Selected Answer: | obstructed the delivery of the mail. | Correct Answer: | obstructed the delivery of the mail. | | | | | Question 4 0.625 out of 0.625 points | | | Which of the following groups made up the bulk of the electorate until 1900?Answer | | | | | Selected Answer: | white males | Correct Answer: | white males | | | | | Question 5 0.625 out of 0.625 points | | | Which of the following was NOT part of the Republican party's platform in the post-Civil War period?Answer | | | | | Selected Answer: | decentralized government power | Correct Answer: | decentralized government power | | | | | Question 6 0.625 out of 0.625 points | | | In 1894,Answer | | | | | Selected Answer: | the deadlock between the...
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...cat or the constant ambush of an out of control wagging tail from a K9 friend. Grover Cleveland, the elderly dying dog from Lying Doggo was this wondrous memory for the character Nancy. Grover was a remembrance of times past. He was the milestone of a 15 year marriage. Nancy reminisced about meeting Grover, when he was pup. Calm, and endearing yet very striking, Grover was. She knew him before she had meet her husband and Grover’s owner, Jack. Grover was a well know chap around her college campus when she was younger. Grover, like a decorated war general, led Nancy to Jack. Now that Grover is passing to God’s hands, these memories are awe inspiring. The decision to let him go until the almighty calls or give him an early pass to the heavens is not an easy choice. Jack in his heart, knows he does not want to give Grover an untimely death by putting his aging, ailing friend to sleep. He just can’t stand seeing him in agony. Nancy, and their son Robert, rather see him pass in the sanctity of his loving home. In the end faiths hand allowed Grover a chance to make his Grand entrance to God without unnatural interference and his family by his side. Many of us can relate to this story. Having an elderly pet in anguish due to an ailment, and making that hard decision to end s/he’s life prematurely. Why not let it end naturally like a human? Hold his hand to the end, and declaim your care for him. Grover, like many of our pets, was a...
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...Score for this attempt: 90 out of 100 Submitted Apr 15 at 7:37pm This attempt took 20 minutes. Question 1 10 / 10 pts In the late 1800's, one of the items below was not likely to exist at the same time as the other four. Which of the following does not belong on the list? bank closings contraction of credit (credit more difficult to attain) a rise in the unemployment rate increased business failures an increase in wages and salaries. Question 2 10 / 10 pts In the early 1900's, inflated currency actually came to the country through an increase in the gold supply. Earlier, William Jennings Bryan had sought inflation by ____________. selling Federal Treasury Bonds at a discounted rate. increasing the amount of silver coinage and silver-backed paper money. decreasing the amount of gold in circulation. increasing government expenditures to stimulate the economy. reducing the prime interest rate to stimulate investments. Question 3 10 / 10 pts In the Ocala Demands, the Populists demanded the abolishment of the national government. True False Question 4 10 / 10 pts Complete the following progression: AGRARIAN DISCONTENT; the GRANGE ASSOCIATIONS; FARMERS' ALLIANCES; _____________. Coxey's Army The Populist Party the Grange associations the election of Rutherford Hayes as President unionization Question 5 10 / 10 pts Which of...
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...Dear Neville Longbottom, Chicago is much different from North Dakota, I have never seen this many buildings before and riding on a train for the first time was very exciting. The buildings are so tall and gigantic its hard to picture it in my head but also difficult to describe. I am currently staying at an hotel located at 63rd and Wallace. I was able to attend the opening ceremony of the Chicago World's Fair, and boy it was crowded. I have never seen this many people gathered in one place. President Grover Cleveland was also at the fair and pressed the button signaling the opening of the Chicago World's Fair. The one thing that surprised me the most was this ride called the Ferris Wheel. I have never seen anything like it before, it is like a big wheel that spins in a circle and you can ride in it. For every person that road in the Ferris Wheel they received a free sample of Cracker Jack, which was weird version of popcorn. The second day of the fair I was interested in seeing a show called Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show which was located right next to the fair. A lot of people attended the show, and it was worth the money I spent. I also visited the Manufactures and Liberal Arts Building which had many sorts of art. The ones that really caught my attention were the exotic art which seemed to be very popular. I also got to visit a very unique invention called the clasp locker. It is suppose to change the way we close things like on clothes. Their were far to many extraordinary...
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...4 factors you have to have to make an Industrial Revolution and that America had were: 1) willing investors, businessmen, excited about the potential for industry in the United States. 2) abundant natural resources 3) a huge flow of hard-working immigrants 5) US's self-determination to prove itself in front of the world, especially in front of England. (There existed some strong feeling of resentment toward England since the Revolutionary War. ) All these factors were the strong basis for industrial growth in the U.S. * Here are two separate pieces from 2 separate websites on this subject and you could check both websites for more indepth stuff for your project. Good luck. The Labor Movement in the Public Eye American public opinion during the late 1800s was marked by mistrust and uncertainty. It appeared to the American people that the labor unions were fighting for better working conditions one minute, and the next it appeared that they were leading a revolution against business and government. The Government took an anti-labor stance in response to the public outcry against labor-based extremism and violence. The Unions' contributions to society were often over-shadowed by the violence used to bring about necessary changes in the treatment of the common working American. The Unions used strikes to improve conditions that they felt were demeaning to the working class. These strikes were often peaceful, but sometimes they turned violent at Haymarket Square, Homestead...
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...The Venezuelan Crisis The Venezuelan Crisis of 1895 happened over a longstanding territory dispute with Great Britain. The territory that was being fought over was Guayana Esequiba, Britain claimed that the territory belonged to them and was part of British Guiana and Venezuela considered it to be property of Venezuela. The dispute would become a crisis in 1895 when William L. Scruggs who was Venezuela’s lobbyist argued that Britain’s behavior over the issue was a violation of the Monroe Doctrine and was able to get Washington D.C. to pursue the matter. This issue over the territory of Guayana Esequiba had been brewing for a long time between Great Britain and Venezuela. The territory in dispute was once property of the Spanish Empire which was inherited by Venezuela after it gained independence in 1830 and the Dutch Empire which was inherited by Great Britain in 1814 along with the Dutch territories of Essequibo, Demerara and Berbice. Britain wanted to use the Schomburgk Line to divide the territory and was drawn up by Robert Schomburgk during his four-year expedition for the Royal Geographical Society from 1835-1839. Venezuela did not agree with the Schomburgk Line and in 1844 declared the Essequibo River the dividing line. The British did offer to make changes to the line but Venezuela never responded. They finally decided in 1850 that both countries would not enter into the disputed territory, and everything was good until around 1876 when diplomatic exchanges started...
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...Learning targets analyze the role of political machines A two party stalemate Voted republican 4-5 times Voted democrat 4-5 times Two party balance politics as “spectator sport” Both parties roughly equal in strength Elections focused on personalities and patronage not issues Very laissez faire federal govt. From 1870 -1900= govt. dud very little domestically Main duties of the federal govt. Deliver the mail Maintain a national military Collect taxes and traffic Well- defined voting blocs Democratic bloc= white southerners (preservation of white supremacy) Catholics Recent immigrants (Jews) Urban working poor ( pro labor ) Most farmers Republican Bloc Northern whites(pro business) Blacks Northern prostants Party bosses (senator roscoe Conkling) Presidents should avoid offending any factions of their party The grant administration Scandal ridden seen as on of the most corrupt in history Uses Spoil System 1872 credit mobilier: stock given to key members of congress to avoid a bribery investigation vice president Colfax and future president James Garfield implicated 1876- the whiskey ring exercise tax money embezzled by members of grants administration including secretary 1869-1877 wide spread theft/ embezzlement Corruption in the cites the rise of “ political machines” – organization that traded favors and services for votes provided immigrants with basic services ; embezzled or stole millions of $$$ from State and local governments...
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...” Nothing rejuvenates an old, tired, or demoralized organization like going through the process of creating a bold vision. Leading a diverse constituency to create a shared vision was the task before me in 1996 when I became national president of Planned Parenthood. It spurred a decade of growth and innovation that is still bearing fruit today. Endurance is characteristic of a bold vision. It continues to compel action even after the originator has gone. And even if its goals weren’t 100% achieved. Risks of being a visionary Speaking the truth of one’s vision takes courage. It’s risky. If you’re too far ahead of your time, or if you are fomenting major change that angers the power elite, you may be laughed at (President Grover Cleveland said in 1912 about women who...
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...Open Letter Name of Writer Name of Institute Write a one-page letter in support of or against the People’s Party. The letter will argue the political approach of People’s Party which was commonly known as Populist Party. The party got their significant from their agrarian movement in Late 80’s of 18th century. The claimed power was though genuine as well. However, the results later don’t turn favoring for them. They initially collaborated with Labor Party in different districts and came up with the name of Union-Labor Party or Farmer-Labor Party. The results didn’t result as it was expected through their agrarian-populist movement. With the result party adopted some shortcuts and collaborated with Democrats in different presidential candidates. This stopped their political approach and growth. There was scope for the progress for the movement and party like Populist Party. However, they would observe to have little approach. The party tried to gain and came in to power with shortcut coalition’s ways which later proved to become reason for their political demolition. The results of this collaboration were that movement which was turned in to party in 1890 ended up in less than two decades in 1908. People Party merged in to democrats and since then it philosophies remained in papers. The leadership of the party made several abrupt and quick decisions which were threat to political existence of the party. Politics requires struggle, fieldwork and most importantly patience...
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