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Explain why the United States needed to expand its trade into new markets.

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Explain why many world powers developed extractive economies during the 1800s, and why this was less important for the United States.

How would you describe Sinclair's writing style, and how does it make his writing more convincing?

What effect do you think reading this selection from The Jungle would have had on Americans during this time period?

What do you think it would have been like to work in this factory?

What reforms is the author calling for by describing these scenes?

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How did President Wilson affect workers' rights?

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Explain how President Wilson affected workers' rights.

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Explain the purpose of the Federal Trade Commission and discuss the criticism it has received.

Explain the purpose of the Federal Trade Commission and discuss the criticism it has received.

Explain why some people supported President Wilson's graduated income tax and why others opposed it.

Compare and Contrast the domestic policies of President Roosevelt and President Taft.

Why do you think Marcus Garvey rejected the goals of earlier African American leaders such as Washington and Du Bois?

How do you think Martin Luther King, Jr. or Malcolm X might respond to the ideas expressed by the speaker of "If We Must Die" or "A Black Man Talks of Reaping"?