DBQ’s 2000 DBQ – To a certain extent‚ organized labor was successful‚ however there were several major obstacles that made it tough for the labor unions. A) Public opinion: most people were suspicious of organized labor during the panic of 1877. B) A rise of unskilled labor: employers needed less people to do the same tasks‚ leading to increased strikes. This rift between unskilled and skilled workers was the cause of failure for the American Federation of Labor since it didn’t include everyone
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AP US History DBQ Essay Even though the loyalist opposed the American Revolution‚ Patriots wanted to create a nation with equality and a complete different society compared to the Great Britain (Doc B). They expressed the importance of people’s rights‚ economic strength‚ and freedom for every citizen. However‚ the American Revolution did not meet the needs and hopes that they had expected; they have suffered from economic instability‚ failed to control their alliances with other countries‚ political
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1991 DBQ In the aftermath of World War I‚ during the years 1917-1921‚ President Wilson advocated the Treaty of Versailles‚ which called for the principle of self-determination‚ the formation of a League of Nations‚ and general amnesty towards Germany‚ as the solution for peace. However‚ his unwillingness to compromise led to widespread disagreement. The opposition forces in the U.S. senate consisted of the reservationists‚ who were willing to ratify the Treaty of Versailles with amendments‚ and
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990 DBQ Jackson’s followers were common men who believed in the rights for the lower and working classes‚ strict interpretation of the constitution‚and democracy instead of a republic. Many of his followers were inspired when Jackson rose from little education and social opportunity and took President‚ and they knew he would protect their rights and fight for the “Common man ‚” instead of the elite. Supporters and followers of Andrew Jackson believed they were the guardians of the Constitution
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Note from Mr. O: Remember that when you are writing a DBQ the essay should read the same as a regular essay and the document usage should not disrupt the flow of your argument. Make sure that your thesis and your argument clearly focuses only on the task at hand: to answer the question or prompt‚ to have a clear direct argument with a clearly defined position‚ and utilize as many documents and as much outside information as evidence to support your position. Your evidence‚ whether from the
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2002 AP DBQ In the years following the War of 1812‚ the “Era of Good Feelings” evolved between the years 1815 and 1825. In the first half of this period‚ there was a strong sense of nationalism throughout the United States. However‚ political changes and economic differences between the states warped this nationalism into the sectionalism that divided the country into north‚ south and west regions. Celebrations of unity within the United States soon turned into disagreements concerning representation
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1920’s DBQ Question: The 1920’s were a period of tension between new and changing attitudes on the one hand and traditional values and nostalgia on the other. What led to the tension between old and new AND in what ways was the tension manifested? Analyze these documents in pairs. You can use their textbooks and/or the power point we used in class to help build their understanding of the material. You should write a thesis statement‚ intro paragraph and outline a proposed answer. The outline
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Prompt: For the years 1880 to 1925‚ analyze both the tensions surrounding the issue of immigration and the United States government’s response to these tensions. Thesis: Tensions were mainly due to racism and unsatisfied workers that felt that immigrants were taking over the American work environment and politics led to increasingly stricter government regulations on immigration. Body Paragraph 1: During the 19th century federal government supported business interest instead of interests of
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Populists and the Greenback Labor Party‚ who intended to limit corporations and assist farmers and laborers‚ the Progressives were amde of middle-class people attempting to reform the ills of American society during the early twentieth century (1900-1920). Reformers during this time successfully cleaned up corruption and labor ills economically‚ gave people more protection and rights‚ but also was limited in the reforms for the less powerful gropus.The Progressive Era was a thirty year period in which
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It can be argued that the Industrial Revolution was the beginning of Modern America. However‚ it wasn’t until the 1920’s where America brought new sense of fashion (Doc I)‚ started building and expanding from a great change in technology (Doc G)‚ and excelled economically in the mass production of automobiles (Doc H). Therefore‚ the 1920’s was the beginning of Modern America. From the beginning of now showing more than just their ankles‚ women became more independent. Both men and women were leaving
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