Guided Reading Workbook
1. What were the three main challenges facing the South after the Civil War?
- Rebuilding the economy
- Reintegrating the freed slaves into society
- Creating a new political system
2. How did the South's economy change after the Civil War?
- The South's economy shifted from agriculture to industry.
- The rise of cotton became the South's main cash crop.
-Sharecropping became a common form of farming in the South.
3. How were freed slaves treated in the South after the Civil War?
- Freed slaves were often denied basic rights, such as the right to vote and the right to own property.
- They were also often subjected to violence and discrimination.
-Jim Crow laws were passed to segregate African Americans from whites in public places.
4. What were the main features of the New South's political system?
- The New South was dominated by the Democratic Party.
- The Democratic Party was often controlled by white supremacists who sought to maintain white control over the South.
- The Republican Party was a minority party in the South.
Chapter 2: The West
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1. What were the main reasons for the westward expansion of the United States in the 19th century?
- The desire for land
- The discovery of gold and other minerals
- The promise of religious freedom and economic opportunity
2. What were the main obstacles to westward expansion?
-The Native Americans
-The harsh environment
-The lack of transportation and communication
3. How did the United States government encourage westward expansion?
- The Homestead Act of 1862 gave settlers 160 acres of land for free if they agreed to live on it and improve it for five years.
- The Morrill Land-Grant Act of 1862 gave land to states for the establishment of colleges of agriculture and mechanic arts.
- The Transcontinental Railroad was completed in 1869, linking the East and West coasts and making it easier for settlers to travel to the West.
4. What were the effects of westward expansion?
- Westward expansion led to the growth of the United States and the development of the West.
- It also led to the displacement of Native Americans and the destruction of their cultures.
Chapter 3: The Industrial Revolution
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1. What were the main causes of the Industrial Revolution?
- The development of new technologies, such as the steam engine and the cotton gin
- The rise of capitalism and the accumulation of wealth
The rapid growth of cities
The availability of cheap labor
2. How did the Industrial Revolution change the United States?
-The Industrial Revolution led to the growth of cities and the decline of rural areas.
- It also led to the rise of the middle class and the decline of the working class.
- The Industrial Revolution transformed the way Americans lived and worked.
3. What were the social and economic effects of the Industrial Revolution?
- The Industrial Revolution led to improved living conditions for many Americans, but it also created new problems, such as poverty, crime, and pollution.
-It led to the rise of labor unions and the fight for workers' rights.
Chapter 4: The Progressive Era
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1. What were the main goals of the Progressive Era?
- To promote social justice
- To regulate big business
- To improve the lives of the poor and working class
2. What were some of the major achievements of the Progressive Era?
- The passage of the Sherman Antitrust Act in 1890
- The establishment of the Federal Reserve System in 1913
- The passage of the Pure Food and Drug Act in 1906
- The passage of the Meat Inspection Act in 1906
- The establishment of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) in 1909
3. What were some of the challenges facing the Progressive Era?
- The rise of big business
- The corruption of government
- The poverty and inequality of the poor and working class
The growing power of the labor unions
- The increasing influence of the media
4. What was the impact of the Progressive Era?
The Progressive Era had a significant impact on American society and politics. It led to a number of important reforms that improved the lives of millions of Americans. It also helped to create the modern American welfare state.