The United States' Constitution is assessed.

Why is liberty so difficult and expensive to maintain? Knowing that the right to vote has been such a hard-fought entitlement., why do so few Americans participate in elections? What rights, if any, should non-citizens be entitled to in America? What about people who are here illegally? These areas are considered.

The Holocaust's effects are suggested.

What do you think could have been done different and if it was done, what impact will it have on us today? These questions are answered.

Consequences of the Civil War

1. What are the consequences of the Civil War? Socially, politically, and economically? Use specific examples.

Causes of the Civil War

The causes of the Civil War are many and complex. Describe what you consider to be the two most important factors and how these factors ultimately led to the war. Use specific examples.

Rapid 19th century westward expansion, effects on modern America.

The United States of the early 19th century could be characterized by rapid and enormous westward expansion. Describe this process and its effects on modern America. Use specific examples.