His discussion

1.

Before posting to this Discussion, you will need to have read Chapter 17 in your textbook, the online lessons, and the relevant primary source documents.

How did American leaders justify overseas expansion and ventures in the 1890s? Not all Americans agreed – how did some respond to this policy?

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2.

Before posting to this Discussion, you will need to have read Chapter 18, the online lessons, and the relevant primary source documents.

What do you see as the most serious urban issue in this period, and how was (or wasn’t) it addressed?

You are encouraged to respond to the posts of other students; this will help your grade on this assignment. Remember that you can also use examples or ideas from the textbook or other sources; you aren’t limited to the documents presented here.