American History Homework Seven Answers - Student Twenty

American History Homework 7 Zachary C. 10-30-08

1. An era at the end of the 1880’s that appeared to be prosperous or “golden”, however beneath the impressive exterior was greed, dishonesty and destitution.

Correct.

2. Thomas Edison was one of the most influential inventors of the modern era. Home schooling seemed to play an important role in his development, and defiantly contributed to his enormous wealth of knowledge.

Good again!

3. The view of most Americans about the frontier must have been that they thought it went on forever. And most of it was inhabited by Indians.

OK, but not quite descriptive of the influence of the frontier on other views.

4. The Free Market of the United States provides huge incentive for people to invent useful things. In other countries the Free Market is not as strong.

Superb.

5. Political cartoons were probably somewhat influential in the early days of America; however, they have very little influence on people today.

Good insight, but I also asked for an example. Be sure to answer the question fully. (Minus 1).

6. John D. Rockefeller was an influential person between 1877 and 1896, mostly because he helped the oil industry get off its feet and expand. He also was a Christian and no doubt that played an important role in his decision making.

Good.

7. The cartoonist was most likely against the gold rush because it created a great deal of greed. He is trying to point out that in order for America to be prosperous it has to get over the huge temptation of gold and move forward.

That might have made a better point than what the cartoonist was trying to say! But it wasn't the cartoonist's point. (Minus 2).

Good work. Score: 67/70.--Aschlafly 19:24, 1 November 2008 (EDT)