Reflect: Reflect on the discrimination based on race, gender, and ethnicity that was common in American society during the last half of the 1800s. Think about how this discrimination was justified. Consider the particular challenges and opportunities that each group confronted during this period and the strategies they used to navigate them. Focus specifically on the group that you chose for your Final Project. How did your group fit into the dynamics of this period?
Write: Based on the chapters in your textbook and the required exhibit, answer the following:
- Why was the last half of the 1800s a time of conflict over the meanings of citizenship in relation to race, ethnicity, and gender?
- Explain the challenges faced by your chosen group.
- How did your chosen group work to secure their places in the social and political hierarchy?