Does anyone understand this?? Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
What are the circumstances that result in Jefferson Smith being picked for Senator? Why did they choose him? Describe Smith. What is your first impression of Mr. Smith?

Research the demographics (race, religion, gender, education, previous occupation) of our current Congress (117th). If Congress is supposed to be a representation of the people, how are we doing (research these same demographics for the U. S. general population)? Reflect on your findings (did anything surprise you). Can a government meet the needs of its constituents, if its representatives are not made up of a representation of the American people?

Which of these would have been a goal of the ku klux klan in the south during reconstruction? a) registering more potential rural voters b) making sure reconstruction went smoothly c) assisting the scalawags and carpetbaggers d) restoring southern democrats to political power

The southern states were unhappy with reconstruction. they saw it as punishment by the_? . they were also against_? 2_ , as shown by the black codes. ? 1 ? 2 radical republicans providing equal rights to men and women democrats providing blacks the right to vote moderate republicans providing women us citizen ship

Can you summarize this? it takes time and caution to perfect anything which must be concealed. it takes time to crush men who are pursuing legitimate trade. but one of mr. rockefeller’s most impressive characteristics is patience. there never was a more patient man, or one who could dare more while he waited. the folly of hurrying, the folly of discouragement, for one who would succeed, went hand in hand. everything must be ready before he acted, but while you wait you must prepare, must think, work. "you must put in, if you would take out." his instinct for the money opportunity in things was amazing, his perception of the value of seizing this or that particular invention, plant, market, was unerring.