Mail connects to broader themes in !9th century because the postal service served other functions in addition to the delivery of correspondence. Once such broader them in 19th century America focused on the relationship between states and the Federal Government. This issue of state's rights and the idea of being seperate from the National government was one of the major underlying issue s of the Civil War. This theme was prevalent in earlier years prior to the start of the Civil War even during the formation of our government. as conflict over ownig slaves occured during the Constitutional Convention.

The Post Office in 19th century America was often the only contact that the average U.S. citizen had with the federal government (in the form of Correspondence/billing). Learningmthat post offices also served as community meeting places illustgrates the junction of power between local, state, and mational entities.

The resources in this module have enhance my prior understanding with regard to the depth of the division between state and national government. This understanding was due specifically to the first image/resour ce of the correspondence sent from the Confederate States of America.

Porcelain connects to broader themes in 18th century history by illustrating an example of a luxury good that was imported by American colonists from Britain. The act of importing goods from Britain laid the framework for a continuing succession of taxes imposed on the colonies by the British which led to the Revolutionary War.

I would want further details of the extent wood to build homes may have been imported from Britain.

Instant coffee connects to broader themes in 20th century history by illustrating the development of instant foods that helped in the war effort during WWII to feed the troops, and how these developments translated to the American marketplace.

Smallpox connects to broader themes in 18th-century history by:
1. illustrating how Native Americans were adversely affected by Europeans who were carried the disease with them from Europe.
2. How the first vaccination and the origin of the word was created.
3. How themes of economic downturn relates to mass pandemics (similar to what we are experiencing with the Coronavirus).

Benefit: A theme of human progression through history will be obtained. A more complex understanding of History can be had since disease can illustrate the ideologies of those in power and social relations within the societies they affect.

The reaper connects to broader themes in 19th century history because it represents the evolution of farming from hand-held one human farming to the invention of machinery and animal-driven farming. This changed allowed farming to become more efficient, which led to population growth and expansion of cities.

The transportation infrastructure of the United States also changed. The building of railroads and Canals (specifically the Erie Canal) allowed agricultural goods to be shipped to father locations, which strenghtend the ecooy and allowed for urbsnization to increase.

The dishwasher connects to broader themes in 20th century history in two ways:
1. It demonstrates the change from war-time manufacturing to consumer-based manufacturing.
2. The diswasher represents sentiments expressed during the Cold-War.

The resources in this module have broadened my understanding of the Cold War. Initially, my understandinig of the cold war was on how each economic system (capitalism vs. communism) related to the meeting of each citizen's basic needs. I did not give much thought that the competition also involved entertainment and who had the better gadgets.

The shirtwaist conects to broader themes of worker's rights and safety in the workplace. The Fire in the Asch building in the garment district of New York illustrates what little regard employers had for their employees in many idustries.

Was disregard of labor and worker safety more pronounced if the industry was dominated by women? Were rich, powerful employers able to pay off members of the legal system?

Upon going through the module, I've learned that the white dress symbolizes the Woman's Suffrage Movement. Propoganda and technologies such as automobiles and mass media (print specifically) helped spread the ideas and aims of the Suffrage Movement.

Secondary sources would be records of polls to show the increases in women voting and documentaries on the Suffrage Movement.