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1.Discussion: Myths of the West

A romanticized version of the “West” now exists in American literature and popular culture. This view of the West distorts the true history of the region and the era. After completing the textbook reading and the readings provided on Blackboard, consider the following questions: Why do you think the myths of the West developed? How are they different from reality? What role did Native Americans or African Americans play in shaping the West? Why are these contributions less well known?

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Reply to the Starter Thread and address the questions asked in the paragraph above in at least a 300-word post and cite all outside sources appropriately                                                                                                                                                                                                   In your initial post, include at least one interesting question the readings raised for you

2.One of the main jobs of historians is to interpret the past by reviewing primary documents, scholarly secondary sources, and then creating an analysis (or interpretation) of this research. This assignment will allow you to create your own interpretation of the American West. Your response should be at least 300 words and contain your analysis, reaction, or connection to a specific issue within the historical narrative that you find compelling. For full credit, your paper must not simply sum up the reading or repeat points made there. Rather, I’m looking for you to create your own interpretation, explain the emotional content of the piece, or discuss some original insight. Include citations as needed. Historians of the same time period vary their research topics in order for us to gain a richer and fuller picture of the past and so that our understanding of the past will be as accurate and complete as possible. In the interest of allowing you, as young historians, to follow your own interests, please select one of the following topics to address. 

Indian Boarding Schools: After reading your text and reviewing the assigned materials, submit an analysis of the Indian Boarding schools and their goal of Americanization. After reading your text and reviewing the assigned materials, submit an analysis of the Indian Boarding schools and their goal of Americanization. You might want to consider the following questions, but you are not limited to them: To what extent did the Indian Boarding schools attempt to erase  American Indian cultures in the late 19th century? What role did education play in the Americanization of Native Americans? Does forced assimilation result in truly assimilated citizens? 

People Who Shaped the West: After reading your text and reviewing the assigned materials, submit an analysis of the people that shaped the American West. You might want to consider the following questions, but you are not limited to them: It is said by historians that the West shaped America. How has the West shaped culture? What surprises you most about the change in population in California? Which group’s contribution to the West most connected with you? Were there any groups that you feel have been underrepresented in your past studies? How can each group be acknowledged for their contributions? 

3.Discussion: Political cartoons

Thomas Nast was known as the “Father of the political cartoon.”  He impacted politics & government in the Gilded Age.   After reading the text and the articles provided on the political cartoons, view the political cartoons slide presentation.   Then answer the following questions: Identify how Nast was an influence for change as “Father of the political cartoon.” Could any of the images be used today to criticize the current culture/economy/government?  How do political cartoons or media impact politics today? Fully explain your answers and give specific examples when needed.  You are welcome to share political cartoons in the discussion board.

To receive full credit for this assignment your post must:

Address the questions asked in the paragraph above in at least a 300-word post and cite all outside sources appropriately

In your initial post, include at least one interesting question the readings raised for you

4.One of the main jobs of historians is to interpret the past by reviewing primary documents, scholarly secondary sources, and then creating an analysis (or interpretation) of this research. This assignment will allow you to create your own interpretation of the Gilded Age. Your response should be at least 300 words and contain your analysis, reaction, or connection to a specific issue within the historical narrative that you find compelling. For full credit, your paper must not simply sum up the reading or repeat points made there. Rather, I’m looking for you to create your own interpretation, explain the emotional content of the piece, or discuss some original insight. Include citations as needed. Historians of the same time period vary their research topics in order for us to gain a richer and fuller picture of the past and so that our understanding of the past will be as accurate and complete as possible. In the interest of allowing you, as young historians, to follow your own interests, please select one of the following topics to address. 

Garfield’s assassination: After reading your text and reviewing the assigned materials, submit an analysis of the assassination and medical treatment of President James Garfield. You might consider the following questions, but you are not limited to them: What surprised you about Garfield’s assassination? How did medical knowledge of the time impact Garfield’s medical care?  Should Guiteau have been charged with murder or attempted murder? Should he have been executed or was he criminally insane?

Chinese Immigration and  Legislation: After reading your text and reviewing the assigned materials, submit an analysis of Chinese immigration and anti-Chinese legislation. You might want to consider the following questions, but you are not limited to them: In what ways were Chinese immigrants different from other immigrant groups? What does the passage of local and federal laws tell us about the attitudes towards Chinese immigrants specifically? What is the significance of the United States vs Wong Kim Ark?