Compare and contrast the old immigrants (pre-1880s), the new immigrants (1880-1920), and the post-1960 immigrants. Who composed each group? Why did each group come? What characteristics did each display? How did each fare in the United States and why?

Assess how much progress toward full economic, political, and social equality with whites African Americans had made by 2002. Back up your assessment with as many specific facts as possible.

Pretend that you are a filmmaker working on a forty-five-minute documentary about the changing role of women in American society from Reconstruction to 2002. Which persons, events, trends, and laws would you depict in your movie? Why did you make these particular choices?

Discuss the impact of World War I, World War II, and the Vietnam War on American society at home. In your answer consider effects on the economy, women, families, minorities, domestic reform, and civil or constitutional liberties.