US history- rapid economic and social changes.

#1 In the nineteenth century America was facing rapid economic and social changes. These changes, while good for some, were not always beneficial to all Americans. Chapter 16 discusses many different examples from this period and how they contributed to labor unrest. For this discussion, choose at least THREE examples from the textbook and describe how they shaped the labor movements of the late nineteenth century. Your examples can be economic policies, strikes, political policies, etc. Your initial post should be AT LEAST THREE paragraphs. One paragraph for each example. All responses should be written in complete sentences and should include citations for material borrowed from outside sources. For citations please use this form: (Chapter number, section number); (Source author’s last name); (Video title). #2 Choose ONE historical figure from the list below: Female Factory Worker African-American man or woman living in the South Recent Immigrant to New York City Businessman Farmer in the Midwest After you have chosen your historical figure, write a letter OR diary entry from the point of view of your historical figure. Your letter or diary entry should include examples of what your historical figure might have experienced during the Gilded Age. Use your textbook, primary source readings, and/or supplemental materials to find examples. Your letter or diary entry should be AT LEAST three paragraphs. All responses should be written in complete sentences and should include citations for material borrowed from outside sources. For citations please use this form: (Chapter number, section number); (Source author’s last name); (Video title).