History Question

1. What was America’s “Quest for Empire” in the late 19th and early 20th centuries? How was it expressed in terms of foreign policy and what part of the world did the U.S. focus on? What did Social Darwinism and Imperialism have to do with all this? Be specific and give examples from Give Me Libertyand the chapter power points for support.

2. How do you think World War I changed America? How did it change the relationship between the federal government and business? Did Americans all work together during this War? Be specific and give examples from Give Me Liberty and the chapter power points for support.

3. Do you think the impact of the “Great Depression” was the same for all Americans? What happened during this time? Were peoples lives changed and if so how? Be specific and give examples from Give Me Libertyand the chapter power points for support.

4. What was F.D. Roosevelt’s “New Deal?” What were the problems his New Deal was going to solve? What was the difference between the First and Second New Deal? What do you think is the legacy of the New Deal? Be specific in order to support your argument.