Choose a challenge that the U.S. faced during the period described in this lesson(Chapter 8 lesson 3) and create an argument showing why you believe it was the most serious challenge the U.S. faced. (75 word minimum)

Hello, Known for their courage and dedication the Pea Island lifesavers led many daring rescues saving scores of men, women and children. In 1896, during a hurricane, they rescued the entire crew of the E.S. Newman for which 100 years later they were awarded the Gold Lifesaving Medal. On the night of October 11, 1896 in hurricane force winds, one crew known as the Pea Island Surfmen accomplished the impossible. Led by keeper Richard Etheridge, this historic all black crew etched themselves into history rescuing stranded sailors whose ships had succumbed to the harsh Atlantic. Hope That Helps!