US History II

For Wednesday, Feb 1
In Foner’s chapter 18, we look at how the interrelated threads of the 19th century can be seen intertwining under the broad umbrella of reform movements in the early 20th century. What does “progress” mean to you? What did it mean to various groups of reformers between 1900 and 1916? What was/wasn’t achieved? How “progressive” was the Progressive Era? Continue reading →

For Monday, Jan 30
Foner’s chapter 17 explores four interrelated movements that all happened within the last decade of the 19th century — all of which had deep and lasting consequences for the start of the 20th century: the rise of Populism; establishing Jim Crow racial segregation across the South; clashes over immigration, women’s rights, and labor; and American imperialism and war. Continue reading →

I’ve added a new page to the website with the Powerpoints from previous lectures. See the “Slides” tab, above. Continue reading →

For Monday, Jan 23

Reading: GML Ch 15 / WWL Ch 1. Bring to class: both books, and a 50-word sentence about the meaning(s) of Reconstruction. Continue reading →

This website serves as the hub for Tona Hangen’s section of US History II US Since 1877 (HI 112-03) in the Spring 2017 semester at Worcester State University. The class meets Mon/Wed 3:30 – 4:15 in Sullivan 314. Continue reading →