Social Changes of the Colonial and Antebellum Eras: 1607-1860

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Social Changes of the Colonial and Antebellum Eras: 1607-1860

Directions: In the chary below, describe the nature of political parties, women, African-Americans, Indians, and immigrants in America in each era.

Colonial Era (1607-1776) / “Revolutionary” Era (1776-1800) / Early Antebellum Era (1800-1830) / Late Antebellum Era (1830-1860)
Women
African-Americans
Indians
Immigrants

Discussion Questions:

1.  Which social group (women, blacks, Indians, immigrants) experienced the greatest gains from the colonial era to the Civil War? Explain.

2.  Which social group experienced the greatest setbacks and was the most disenfranchised/discriminated group in America by the Civil War? Explain.

3.  Did these social groups experience more similarities or differences from the colonial era to the outbreak of the Civil War? Explain.

4.  Which of the four eras (colonial, revolutionary, early or late antebellum) was the most significant in terms of social change? Explain.

5.  Which social group (women, blacks, Indians, immigrants) had the largest impact in shaping American society? Explain.