United States History Since 1865 Test #1 Professor Intondi Please answer two of the following questions: 1. One historian argued: “Reconstruction must be viewed as a failure regarding the

place of African Americans in society. Indeed, nothing positive resulted for African Americans in the South in the three decades that followed the Civil War.”

-Do you agree with this interpretation of this new era? Why or why not? How do you frame this period?

2. At the turn of the century, the U.S. ushered in the “Industrial Revolution.” Along

with new industries, came a rise in immigration and what is known as the “Labor Movement.” Examine this period focusing on why and how labor organizations formed, specific unions, strikes, and events at this time. Were labor unions necessary? Why or why not? Were they successful? If so, how?

3. Discuss and analyze the impact of World War I at home and abroad. In the course of your answer be sure to address the following:

-How WWI began -How the United States became involved in WWI -The major global developments that came about as result of the war -The war impact on the United States domestically