Identify and Explain Reasons for Changes in Political Boundaries

Use the timeline above to write a paragraph that identifies what territories became states between 1864 and 1896 and explains why so many territories became states during this time span. Be sure to consider the rapid rate of westward expansion during this time and the requirements for statehood.

Discuss the effects of mining on the West.

What concerns did many farmers share about their businesses?

How did life change for the Plains Indians between the 1860s and the 1880s?

Explain provisional government.

Draw Conclusions

Determine the reasoning behind the Democratic Party's decision to nominate William Jennings Bryan as their presidential candidate.

What were the Industrial Revolution's social effects?

Explain three major goals of Progressive reformers.

Contesta las preguntas. ¿A qué grupo étnico o cultural pertenece tu familia? ¿Tienes amigos de otros países u otras culturas? Si no los tienes, ¿te gustaría tenerlos? ¿Por qué? 2. ¿Qué ventajas puede ofrecer una amistad intercultural? ¿Qué desventajas presenta? 3. En tu opinión, ¿cuáles son las cualidades más importantes que debe tener un(a) amigo/a? ¿Qué cualidades te importan menos? ¿Por qué?

(a) What problems did farmers face?

(b) How did farmers in the late 1800s unite?

Why was westward expansion such an important issue in the election of 1844?

How were working-class districts affected by the development of railways? What are Engels' feelings about the living conditions he witnesses?

Which renewable energy source has become cost-competitive with fossil fuels? (a) Tidal, (b) Geothermal, (c) Wind, (d) Solar photovoltaic, (e) Concentrated solar.

Of what importance were new machines to the textile industry?