3. write a short essay describing the extremes of poverty, wealth, and opportunity in the united states in the late 1800s

The 1800's were a transformative time in the history of the United States.

The first part of the century was known for the ugly Civil War which almost broke the young country apart.

The second part, mostly focused on the reconstruction era, where the country started to built itself up, post the war.

In the early part of the 1800s, the United States was attracted a lot of immigrants from England and Europe. The primary industry was still farming and the expansion of the country to the west opened up new lands.

However, most of these farmers were poor and simply came to escape the extreme poverty in their homeland.

By the end of the 1800s the United States was emerging as a serious economic power in the world.

There was great family wealth being accumulated in cities such as New York, Chicago and almost every major city.

There were numerous opportunities as more and more people moved to the cities. However, the cities started to below slum areas and the different between the rich and the poor became very clear.

the answer is prolly b