As the United States expanded to the Pacific Coast, particularly with the addition of California, large numbers of immigrants came from East Asia (primarily China) to the western United States. In 3-5 sentences provide a brief narrative of East Asian history that was discussed during class, then describe how Japan was opened to trade with the United States. 

Economic growth exploded during the early 1800’s, but this progress came at a cost. Which of the following statements is FALSE about this period of growth?

Many Americans began to view marriage as

When Parliament repealed the Stamp Act, they also passed the Declaratory Act, which

Horses are native to North America.

Which mainland colony had a majority enslaved population in 1750?

Americans in the 18th century were likely to be in debt, whether to their local shopkeeper or a prominent London merchant,

To deal with the lack of currency, many colonies resorted to “commodity money,” which varied from place to place. What did some colonies in Virginia use as currency?

Hunter-gatherers crossed the Bering Strait during the global ice age. Which of the following land masses were connected during the ice age?

Essay (40 points) Political Polarization In Why We’re Polarized Ezra Klein argues that political polarization is a major problem in contemporary American politics.  Do you agree with his assessment of polarization?  Why are Americans increasingly polarized?  How are the Democratic and Republican Parties of today different from those of yesteryear?  How has America’s politics become nationalized?  How is America’s current system of government and polarized parties unstable?  What, if anything, should be done to reduce political polarization?