Name of the book: American Stories: A History of the United States, Fourth Edition, by H. W. Brands, T. H. Breen, Ariela J. Gross, and R. Hal Williams.
1-How was American society transformed during the Reconstruction era? In your response, examine the role of African American reformers, such as Booker T. Washington and W.E.B. DuBois, news ways of labor and family life, and new institutions and laws that were created during this time.
2-Who were the muckrakers and how did they contribute to America’s Progressive Era? Analyze how the muckrakers’ articles generated public support and birthed a call to action in Americans. Consider the roles of Upton Sinclair and Jacob Riis.
3-Describe how the Cold War began and its impact on American life. In your response, examine the Red Scare and the House Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC).