The Ride of Her Life: The True Story of a Woman, Her Horse, and Their Last-Chance Journey Across America

How did Annie’s life in Minot, Maine, differ from the average life of Americans in the 1950s? According to the author, how did this influence her perception of her country? Use textual evidence to address this topic.

Annie believed that Americans would show her hospitality and kindness during her travels. Using textual evidence, examine how her experience reinforced this belief, and which gestures were the most meaningful to her.

The book claims that TV and news media publicized crime more widely, making Americans more wary and suspicious of each other. Do you agree or disagree with this assessment? Explain in detail.