Race, Ethnicity, and Gender in the 19th Century

Prepare: Read Chapters 1, 2, and 3 ofyour textbook and explore the Alien Menace article thoroughly,viewing all of the links. You are not required to answer the questions on thewebsite, only to consider them. Choose the group that you plan to focus onduring this course and in your Final Project. You must choose from the groupslisted below:African AmericansNative AmericansWomenImmigrants Reflect: Reflect on thediscrimination based on race, gender, and ethnicity that was common in Americansociety during the last half of the 1800s. Think about how this discriminationwas justified. Consider the particular challenges and opportunities that eachgroup confronted during this period and the strategies they used to navigatethem. Focus specifically on the group that you chose for your Final Project. Howdid your group fit into the dynamics of this period? Write: Based on the chapters in yourtextbook and the required exhibit, answer the following:Why was the last half of the 1800s a time of conflict over the meanings ofcitizenship in relation to race, ethnicity, and gender?Explain the challenges faced by your chosen group.How did your chosen group work to secure their places in the social andpolitical hierarchy? Your initial post should be at least 250 words in length. Be sure to mentionyour chosen group in the subject line of your post. Provide specific examples tosupport your points. Your references and citations must be formatted accordingto APA style as outlined by the Ashford Writing Center.***I can send the Chapters once I select a Tutor because it will not let me attach them.***Link for the article:http://chnm.gmu.edu/exploring/19thcentury/alienmenace/assignment.php