Problem 1: As you have come to find, there is some debate as to whether Benjamin West can be considered an American artist due to his move to England during the Revolutionary War; there has never been the same judgment passed on Mary Cassatt's move to Paris, should she be considered with the same scrutiny as West? Why or why not? Please clearly explain and fully support your position.
Problem 2: What is significant about the architecture and those' that design it that is produced by the US during the 19th C? What important innovations are developed, in your opinion? Please be sure to clearly explain and defend your position.