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1870s-1920s
Briefly take notes on the following themes to help you answer the essential questions and define vocabulary for the unit.
1. EQUALITY
2. ECONOMIC SYSTEMS
3. REFORM MOVEMENTS
Question:
IS THERE ONE AMERICAN EXPERIENCE?
If different American groups have different experiences, what should the government do about it?
Experiences can relate to:
- treatment by the police
- treatment by bosses
- rights, like the right to vote
- AND MANY MORE
We all belong to multiple social groups based on our characteristics.
In US History, and in world history, social groups have been used as the basis of discrimination.
EQUALITY usually refers to governments and businesses treating people the same, regardless of their social group or characteristics.
Economic Class (Rich/poor)
Race
Gender
The US is mostly CAPITALIST.
During the late 1800s, COMMUNISM (aka SOCIALISM) became an influential economic ideology.
How can you change your society?
Try to pick the option that will work best for what you need. REALISTICALLY consider the pros and cons.
Options to change something in your government (if you have a democracy):
1. Vote
2. Run for political office
3. Reform movement
4. Revolution
In the 1800s, reform movements became influential forces for change.
Reform movements seek large scale political change to improve people's basic well being and protect people's rights.