1 page each discussion prompt
Discuss how this era of US history is similar to our own. You may chose to focus on any one topic of political stalemate, immigration, or rural populism, or you can discuss any combination of the three. Put some thought into this as linking present to the past is often not as simple as it appears. Think about which examples you want to use and consider how they present similarities to today.
second prompt:Given what you have read about colonization of the American West and relations with Indigenous peoples, what similarities do you see with colonization efforts abroad? Were there similar tactics used, or do you believe they are completely different phenomena?