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Question:

Reflect African American

• Reflect on the restrictions and beliefs based on race, gender, ethnicity, and national origin that were common in American society during the last half of the 1800s.
• Think about the changes (both positive and negative) that came about as a result of the industrial revolution and westward expansion.
• Think about how discrimination shaped the experiences of each group. What particular challenges and opportunities did each group confront during this period?
• How did your chosen group impact the history of this period?
• Consult The Anatomy of a Discussion Board as well as Critical Thinking: A Guide to Skillful Reasoning as you formulate your response

Answer Questions - African Americans

• What are some of the ways that restrictions and beliefs based on race, ethnicity, gender, and national origin shaped American society in the latter half of the 1800s?
• Assess how these restrictions shaped your chosen group's experience of the industrial revolution and/or westward expansion.
• Explain the changes that members of your chosen group made possible during this period.

Your initial post should be at least 250 words in length. Your post should make reference to the required materials with in-text citations.