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Your initial answer to the question should be between 200 – 300 words long. Include references and citations where necessary to ensure proper credit and documentation of your sources. You are welcome to include references in addition to the course textbook, just ensure that you use proper documentation. Please let me know if you have any questions / concerns regarding Chicago Style format.

Your comments to three of your classmates need to be between 100 – 115 words and this does not include any citations / references. This minimum requirement helps to encourage students to go beyond a standard, “I liked your post” and push them to select particular points / examples and discuss them further. It is also appropriate for students to provide their reflections, opinions, additional examples and information, and even rhetorical or specific questions. Specific examples and references should include citations and footnotes.

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A useful analytical tool to consider when exploring history is the Elements of National Power. Here is a great bibliography regarding the Elements of National Power with many links to articles and resources:CLICK HERE

Begin your answer with the question you choose. Please answer only ONE question from one of two categories based on the first initial of your last name. The purpose is to ensure a wide variety of topics is covered. Thank you.

Your initial post is due by Friday and should be at least 200 words long. Three postings to students are due by Sunday and should be at least 100 words long. Your answer to the instructor follow-up question (200-250 words) is due the following Sunday in the same forum.

For students whose last names beging with the letters A-M, choose ONE of these three:

1. Describe and explain the Spanish-American War? What was its impact on American international relations.

2. How do you explain the disfranchisement of southern blacks during the 1890’s? What measures did whites enact to prevent blacks from voting?

3. What circumstances created the need for the labor movement around the turn of the centure? How did the Captains of Industry respond to unions?

For students whose last names beging with the letters N-Z, choose ONE of these three:

4. Describe and explain the Gilded Age. Who were some of the key participants and why did it happen around the turn of the century?

5. What was the progressive movement and what were its key components?

6. Who was the least influential President between 1877 and 1920 and why?