1. Using the excerpts, answer (A), (B), and (C). (A) Briefly explain ONE major difference between Foner's and

Egerton's historical interpretations of the success or failure of

Reconstruction.

(B) Briefly explain how ONE historical event or development in the

period 1863 to 1877 that is not explicitly mentioned in the excerpts

could be used to support Foner's interpretation.

(C) Briefly explain how ONE historical event or development in the

period 1863 to 1877 that is not explicitly mentioned in the excerpts

could be used to support Egerton's interpretation.

The naturalization act affected the political process by

On july 4, 1776, thomas jefferson wrote the declaration of independence. the declaration of independence can be compared to a break up letter because jefferson explained why america wanted its independence from king george iii. read pages 516-520 in your textbook to discover why america wanted to be an independent country. you will write your own break up letter from the colonies to king george iii. your letter needs to be at least 5-7 sentences, include the issues/events leading up to this breaking point, and why the founding fathers felt independence would be better. remember! this is a “breakup letter”, so channel your inner taylor swift and make it creative!

My latest book, fightin’, prose short fiction, is a combination. there’s nothing about being indian in there. just stories of people. why shouldn’t i write about non-indians? i don’t have to dress anybody in feathers." how does ortiz's use of language in this excerpt set an informal tone? a. by using contractions and sentence fragments, ortiz makes this part of the interview feel more familiar and casual. c. by using the term "indian" rather than "native american," ortiz makes this part of the interview feel more combative or hostile. b. by employing first-person pronouns, ortiz makes this part of the interview more solemn and pessimistic. d. by asking a rhetorical question, ortiz makes this part of the interview objectively and intentionally funny and lighthearted.