From 1850 to 1865, the u. s. changed radically in some ways. in other ways it remained stubbornly the same. this question tests your understanding of the changes and continuities in this crucial 15-year period. for this question, infer intelligently on the possible points-of-view of four fictional americans at two different points in time – 1850 and 1865. the four fictional persons are:

Using reputable online news sources, find an article about a current event that has happened within the last 12 months that deals with any of the ideas that came about during the enlightenment. for example, you might choose an event that involves freedom of speech, religious tolerance, or the right to vote. alternately, you can choose an event where these values or ideas are absent and would make a tremendous difference if they were present. once you have chosen an event, answer the following questions: what website did you use for your research? what is the title of your article? who is the author of your article? what is the event you read about?