Era 6: Themes From The Larger Picture: The Western World and America

A. the expansion of Western industrialized political and economic influence in Latin America, Africa, and Asia

B. transformations of the American peoples and society as a result of big business, labor, heavy industry, and mechanized farming

C.massive immigration to the United States after 1870 and its effect on new social patterns, conflicts, and ideas of national unity amid growing cultural diversity

D. the Populist Movement, the rise of the American labor movement, and contributing issues of monetary policy

E. ideas of national identity and destiny reflected in Federal Indian policy and United States foreign policy after the Civil War

Era 6: New Hampshire Themes

A. the growth of urbanization and regionalization and the exploitation of the natural landscape as a result of industrialization [ Focus Questions II, III, IV, V, VII ]

B. changes in the state's population caused by immigration and emigration patterns, fueled by economic factors [ Focus Questions III, V, VII ]

C. the relationships between technological and scientific developments, the temper of the times, and the expansion of New Hampshire industry and capitalism [ Focus Questions V, VII]

D. reflections of local and national social and economic issues in the political conflicts of the times [ Focus Questions IV, VII ]

E.  reflections of New Hampshire society in activities by nongovernmental groups and individuals [ Focus Question VI ]

F. the changing qualities of New Hampshire life (including the arts and tourism) due to economic and social changes [Focus Questions II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII]

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