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Week 5 Assignment: Case Study

Required Resources Read/review the following resources for this activity:

· Textbook: Chapter 18, 21, 23

· Lesson

· Minimum of 3 scholarly sources (in addition to the textbook). The sources associated with each topic selection below can be used as part of the 3 scholarly sources.

Optional Resources to Explore Feel free to review the library guide for scholarly sources and videos at the following link:

· Link (website):  History Library Guide (Links to an external site.)

Introduction The purposes of each case study assignment include the following:

· To hone your abilities to research using scholarly sources

· To advance critical thinking and writing skills

· To compile a response to the prompts provided

· To explore a historical topic and make connections to change over time

Instructions Pick one (1) of the following topics. Then, address the corresponding questions/prompts for your selected topic. Use at least one (1) documented example of the corresponding primary source in your writing.

Option 1: Big Business (Monopolies) and Exploitation of Workers View the following resource:

· Link (video):  https://search-alexanderstreet-com.chamberlainuniversity.idm.oclc.org/view/work/bibliographic_entity%7Cvideo_work%7C1790467

Browse and read one (1) of the following:

· Link (article):  https://www.loc.gov/item/today-in-history/march-25

· Link (library article):  The Pullman Strike (Links to an external site.)

Then, address the following:

· Explain if big business leaders were "captains of industry," "shrewd businessmen," or "robber barons."

· Based on one of the resources noted for this option, assess American working conditions and exploitation of workers in the Age of Industry.

· Analyze the role that government played in reforming American working conditions.

· Explain the benefits of the Federal Government regulations of monopolies.

· Analyze which progressive presidents attained economic justice and reform for workers.

Option 2: Who is A Progressive? Review the following site:

· Link (website): https://www.loc.gov/rr/program/bib/elections/election1912.htmlThen, address the following:

· According to Roosevelt, what are the characteristics of a progressive?

· Explain and give examples of the characteristics of "anti-progressives."

· Trace what types of activities "anti-progressives" engaged in?

· Analyze the goals of progressivism.

· Explain what areas of society progressives addressed?

· Analyze the progressive achievements Roosevelt highlights in his speech?

Option 3: World War I Review the following resources:

· Link (video):  https://search-alexanderstreet-com.chamberlainuniversity.idm.oclc.org/view/work/bibliographic_entity%7Cvideo_work%7C3226495

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· Link (library article):  https://eds-s-ebscohost-com.chamberlainuniversity.idm.oclc.org/eds/detail/detail?vid=0&sid=668cc4bc-64c1-4a00-83e5-88104b2e9b65%40redis&bdata=JnNpdGU9ZWRzLWxpdmUmc2NvcGU9c2l0ZQ%3d%3d#AN=132888411&db=a9hThen, address the following:

· Trace the origins of World War I, and assess if the world war was inevitable in 1914?

· Explain if it was possible for the United States to maintain neutrality in World War I. If yes, explain how. If no, explain why not.

· Analyze if the United States should have entered World War I to make the world safe for democracy.

· Analyze if the Treaty of Versailles was a fair and effective settlement for lasting world peace.

· Explain if the United States Senate should have approved of the Treaty of Versailles.

Writing Requirements (APA format)

· Length: 3-4 pages (not including title page or references page)

· 1-inch margins

· Double spaced

· 12-point Times New Roman font

· Title page

· References page

· In-text citations that correspond with your end references

Book Title: U.S. History

Publisher: OpenStax

Publication Date: 2014

APA Citation

OpenStax. (2019).  U.S. history. OpenStax CNX. Retrieved from  https://cnx.org/contents/[email protected]:gMXC1GEM@7/Introduction