American History: A Survey

Consider the events of American history after the last year that the textbook covers. What events might it highlight as most important? How might the book present the various influences on the outcome of these events?

How might American history have been different if the British colonists had treated the Indigenous population in a similar way to the French, working with native people more than against them?

To what extent did American colonization end when the US ceased to be a colony of Britain? Reference the text in your response.

Explore the inherent connection between war and American economic development. Reference the text in your response.

How have the concept of political parties and the parties themselves changed over time? How have they remained the same?

Choose any piece of historical fiction set in a time period that American History covers. Is the story consistent with what the text describes about the realities of that period?

Analyze the rise and fall of Christian fundamentalism throughout American history. In what ways have these trends influenced the development of American society?

Choose any time period in American history, and compare the history of at least one other country/region during the same period. Are there any parallels? Why or why not?