Essay Topics
• Describe the different manifestations of progressivism at the local, state, and national levels. To what extent did progressives redefine the role of the state of American politics?
• Analyze the progressive era from the perspective of African Americans. What political and social developments were most crucial and what legacies did they leave?
• What central issues drew the United States deeper into international politics in the early years of the century? How did American presidents justify a more expansive role? What diplomatic and military policies did they exploit for these ends?
• Analyze the impact of the war on American workers. How did the conflict affect the lives of African Americans and women?
• Select an individual from this time period, from any walk of life. Research and write an essay on this person, discussing his or her life experience and contribution to American history.
