Pretend you were in America during the 1950s. Describe the American Dream, explain what you would do to obtain that dream, what challenges you would face and what you'll do to overcome those challenges.

the space race was a battle to make advanced technology to get to the moon and to get a better understanding of space.

study of past cultures

in 1862, president lincoln's emancipation proclamation opened the door for african americans to enlist in the union army. although many had wanted to join the war effort earlier, they were prohibited from enlisting by a federal law dating back to 1792.

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interest groups send representatives to state capitals and to washington, d.c. to put pressure on members of congress and other policymakers. they engage in lobbying, or the organized process of influencing legislation or policy. lobbying can take many forms. interest groups can testify in congressional hearings.