1. Many would argue that the social moods of the 1970s and 1980s were a complete 180 degrees from those of the 1960s. Review the article from manythings.org called “1970s and ’80s Were a Period of Change in American Society.”
Would you consider the 1970s and 80s a time of selfish endeavors? Why or why not?
Consider how many social movements had met their goals. Do you think this sense of an ending to struggle was a reason why people tended to focus on themselves for a change? Why or why not?
Why was there such an increase in college enrollments at this time?
2. Women were trying to push back against inequality during the 1970s and 1980s. In particular, they fought for equal pay and gender equality in the workplace. View the NBC Learn videos Homemakers for the ERA and Women March on Washington in Support of Equal Rights Amendment.
How did women during this time try to change the social norms?
Do you think these women were successful? Why or why not?
Why was there still inequality at this time?
3. The Soviet Union had been in a Cold War with the United States for over forty years, and various “scrimmages” had led to a stressful relationship. The constant threat of the war going “hot” and the possibility of an atomic war ended with the fall of the Soviet Union.
Without the fall of the Soviet Union, would the Cold War have ended?
What led to the fall of the Soviet Union?
How can the US learn from the Soviet Union’s mistakes?
4. The terror attacks of September 11, 2001 shook the United States to the core as we realized that we could be attacked. Memories of Pearl Harbor reverberated through the generation that had lived through it, and for the first time, young and old could understand what it was like to be vulnerable.
Describe the 9/11 attacks and the reasons for the specific targets that the terrorists picked.
How did President Bush initially respond?
After the initial shock subsided, how did the citizens of the United States respond?
Civil Rights Movement -Explain what the ERA is and what the arguments for and against the amendment have been over the twentieth century. This means that students should examine not only the disposition of the fight over the legislation in the seventies, but also why Alice Paul crafted the amendment and why people fought against the bill in the 1920's. Finally, students will explain why the amendment failed to be ratified and added to the constitution.
The leaders of the Civil Rights Movement inspired Women’s Equality activists to demonstrate, and put their bodies on the line, to achieve equal and fair treatment for women. This fight for gender equality had been a long one. From the Seneca Falls Convention in 1848, to the Lily Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2009, women and men continue to push for a more fair and just society. This week’s question asks students to explore one failed aspect of this fight: The Equal Rights Amendment. Explain what the ERA is and what the arguments for and against the amendment have been over the twentieth century. This means that students should examine not only the disposition of the fight over the legislation in the seventies, but also why Alice Paul crafted the amendment and why people fought against the bill in the 1920’s. Finally, students will explain why the amendment failed to be ratified and added to the constitution.
To read the arguments in support of the ERA please go to the following link :
http://www.encyclopedia.com/social-sciences-and-law/sociology-and-social-reform/social-reform/equal-rights-amendment
To see arguments against the ERA complete the following steps:
Go to Week Eight’s link
Click on the link entitled “Chapter 26: The age of fracture”
Click on the “Video Exercises” link
Click on the “Essays” link
Scroll to the bottom of the page
Click on the “Illinois Statehouse Debate Over the ERA”
Watch the video
US contribution and involvment into the Great War: USA joins the Allied forces
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Consideer the follwoing leaders
Buffington
Boy Scouts
Wilson
American Entry into WWI
Question:
Why did the United States, so determined to stay out of the Great War in 1914, join the Allied cause enthusiastically in 1917?
What do you think the outcome of the Great War would have been if the U.S. did not get involved?
federalism-The system of federalism was instituted with the writing and authorization of the Constitution in 1787. In dividing power between states and the national government, federalism has undergone challenges to the placement of power. Should power reside primarily in national or in state government?
The system of federalism was instituted with the writing and authorization of the Constitution in 1787. In dividing power between states and the national government, federalism has undergone challenges to the placement of power. Should power reside primarily in national or in state government? The Civil War was the most dramatic challenge to the placement of power. Southern states argued, under the leadership of John C. Calhoun, that states’ power superseded national power, while northern states, under the leadership of President Abraham Lincoln, stressed the need for union under the leadership and direction of the national government.
In the more than two hundred years since the Constitution’s adoption, there have been many changes to the meaning of federalism, with power shifting between state and national governments. In the twentieth century, the shifts of power became largely associated with the national government’s ability to provide increased funding sources. With more funding available, the national government has expanded its impact on all areas of state governments. This increased power has had many advocates and many detractors, each with strong justifications.
Research federalism using your textbook, the University online library resources, and the Internet. Write a paper on federalism. Structure your paper as follows:
- Define federalism.
- Explain three advantages of federalism.
- Explain three disadvantages of federalism.
- Identify and describe at least two ways in which American federalism has changed since the ratification of the Constitution.
- Discuss one advantage or disadvantage of federalism most relevant to you.
- Describe the relationship between contemporary politics and trends in the size and power of the federal government.
Write a 2–3-page paper in Word format. Apply APA standards for writing style to your work. Use the following file naming convention: LastnameFirstInitial_M2_A2.doc.
What are the lesson(s) you have learned by studying George Whitefield's contribution to American religious life? Your response should be no more than 1 page.
For this week, you are to submit summary which addresses the question; What are the lesson(s) you have learned by studying George Whitefield’s contribution to American religious life? Your response should be no more than 1 page. In APA format.
Is immigration and a diversity of cultural beliefs good for American religion life? Why?
Now that you have completed the third part of our course, you are to select one of the following questions and submit a reasoned, researched, and documented answer by the end of this week.
- Is immigration and a diversity of cultural beliefs good for American religion life? Why?
- Knowing that we live in a global community, is there still the same need for missions in the church as their once was at the turn of the 20th century?
- Are the fundamentals appropriate for today or is religious diversity and tolerance more important in American religious life?
As you respond to the question, remember to support your answer with researched examples. This will be an important factor in your grade. Your response should be 2 pages long and include citations for any resources used. You citations must reflect APA style.
Read Pierrette Hondagneu-Sotelo's article, "Maid in L.A." (assigned for Tuesday 2/6). Explain why the majority of paid domestic workers in Los Angeles today come from Central America. Why might they be women as opposed to men labor migrants?
Read Pierrette Hondagneu-Sotelo’s article, “Maid in L.A.” (assigned for Tuesday 2/6). Explain why the majority of paid domestic workers in Los Angeles today come from Central America. Why might they be women as opposed to men labor migrants?
Your response must be at least 200 words (excluding header/footer text). If you include direct quotes from the reading(s), include the page number in parentheses following the direct quote or paraphrase.
Let's analyze the issues associated with the discussion in "Debate: 1920-1940 – Dark Ages of Modern American Protestantism?" by R. Handy & J. Carpenter – Religion in American History: A Reader, Butler & Stout
I need this by 9:00 p.m. tonight! Only has to be 150 words or more.
Let’s analyze the issues associated with the discussion in “Debate: 1920-1940 – Dark Ages of Modern American Protestantism?” by R. Handy & J. Carpenter – Religion in American History: A Reader, Butler & Stout
- Which author’s arguments do you favor? Upon what basis?
- What is your response to the opposing author’s arguments?
The US citizenry issue-What was the cause of this overwhelming change in the US citizenry's mood
Directions:
• Consider the “swing” from support to disdain in just two years.
What was the cause of this overwhelming change in the US citizenry’s mood?
• What role did healthcare reform play in this election?
• What were the results of the 2010 election and how did they affect policymaking for President Obama?