American Women in world war 2

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I. History of the topic –must be at least 4 slides

II. Why did YOU choose this topic?—Must be at least 4 slides

III. What was the significance of this topic in US History?–Must be at least 4 slides

IV. Creativity, pictures, video, etc. The more creative you are, the higher the points in this section. If you post only text or bland slides, you will receive zero points.

V. Citation page ( embedded citations will not suffice)You must have at least 4 sources I will be checking the sources (1 page)

VI. Length of presentation-it must be at least 15 -20 pages, EXCLUDINGCitation page. If it is 15  or more, you will receive points. If it is less than 10, it will be a zero.

Explain the differences between Liberalism and Conservatism.

Explain the differences between Liberalism and Conservatism. Does ideology really make a difference in the United States today? Support your reasoning with examples. How does this impact American culture, government and politics in your opinion? You will be expected to support your discussion with primary texts and from pre-approved secondary sources (including, but not limited to, the course text, online lectures, and a list of suggested online resources). Your paper should be 6-8 pages in length and include proper APA citation. You should utilize information provided from each week of the course thus far to complete your essay.

Submission Details:

  • Submit your document to the Submissions Area by the due date assigned.

discuss the underlying causes of the War of 1812.

discuss the underlying causes of the War of 1812.

1) After John Cabot’s trip to North America in the early 1500s, it was nearly a full century before England began any real attempt at colonizing America. Conforming to the above guidelines, write a minimum 500-word essay in which you discuss the important changes that took place in England that opened the way for the development of their colonial activity.

2) From the late 1760s to the mid 1770s, an ideology of revolution began to evolve in the colonies. Conforming to the above guidelines, write a minimum 500-word essay in which you explain the foundations and justifications formulating the colonial “philosophy of revolution.”

3) Between the years of the Revolutionary War and 1812, there were a series of events and attitudes that once again brought war between the United States and Great Britain. Conforming to the above guidelines, write a minimum 500-word essay in which you discuss the underlying causes of the War of 1812.

Did America really practice isolation and neutrality during WWI?

Discussion #6: Did America really practice isolation and neutrality during WWI?

In 1914 Woodrow Wilson proclaimed U.S. neutrality, and asked the American people to remain “impartial in thought as well as deed.” At the end of the war, some members of the government pushed to expand American influence but to also remain free of any commitments, a policy its critics referred to as isolationism.

In order to prepare for this discussion forum: 

After you have completed your readings post a response to only ONE of the following questions.

  1. In your opinion, was U.S. policy in Asia and Latin America between from late nineteenth century to 1914 truly isolationist? Discuss and support your response.
  2. In your opinion, did America remain neutral in “thought and deed” from 1914 to 1917? Discuss and support your response.

In order to earn the full 100 points (100%) for this assignment, you must:

  1. Directly and completely answer at least ONE question. Please make sure that you clearly indicate which question you have chosen to discuss. Clearly and accurately explain your answer based on factual information contained in the assigned readings. (80 points)
  2. Students must respond to at least one fellow student’s posting explaining the reason(s) for their agreement or disagreement, with the arguments that have been presented, in order to get full credit for the discussion. (20 points)
  3. When posting your response to a fellow student’s comment, please try whenever possible, to select the question that you did not address for your discussion.
  4. Make sure that all statements are supported with facts from the reading selections.

Reminder: Please make sure to comply with all Netiquette Guidelines listed in the Getting Started module.

How progressive was the Progressive Era?

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Discussion #5: How progressive was the Progressive Era?

The Progressive era stands out as a time when reformers sought to address social ills brought about by a rapidly changing society. Debates surrounded issues such as political corruption, the regulation of business practices, racial equality, women’s suffrage and the living conditions of impoverished immigrants overcrowded into urban slums.

In order to prepare for this discussion forum:

After you have completed your readings post a response to only ONE of the following questions.

  1. Compare and contrast the ideas of Booker T. Washington and W.E.B. Du Bois. In your opinion, which of these two men had a better plan? Explain why.
  2.  When it came to the issue of suffrage, did all women agree?  Explain.
  3.  Which social problem was Jacob Riis addressing through his work?  How did he communicate the severity of this problem?

In order to earn the full 100 points (100%) for this assignment, you must:

  1. Directly and completely answer at least ONE question. Please make sure that you clearly indicate which question you have chosen to discuss. Clearly and accurately explain your answer based on factual information contained in the assigned readings. (80 points)
  2. Students must respond to at least one fellow student’s posting explaining the reason(s) for their agreement or disagreement, with the arguments that have been presented, in order to get full credit for the discussion. (20 points)
  3. When posting your response to a fellow student’s comment, please try whenever possible, to select the question that you did not address for your discussion.
  4. Make sure that all statements are supported with facts from the reading selections.

Reminder: Please make sure to comply with all Netiquette Guidelines listed in the Getting Started module.

everal reasons are proposed explaining why the United States decided to join the “Imperialist Club”.

The Republican victory in 1896 gave heart to proponents of prosperity through foreign trade.   McKinley sought neither war nor colonies, but many in his party wanted both. Called “jingos,” they included Assistant Secretary of the Navy, Theodore Roosevelt; John Hay, the ambassador to London, and senators Albert Beveridge and Henry Cabot Lodge.  Britain, France, and Germany were seizing territory around the world, and jingos believed the United States needed to do the same for strategic, religious, and economic reasons.

In order to prepare for this discussion forum::

  • Review and identify the relevant sections of Chapter 21 that support your discussion.
  • Read the linked document, taken from an article by Senator Henry Cabot Lodge (R-MASS), in the 1895 issue of Forum magazine. What motives for imperialism are reflected in Lodge’s article?

After you have completed your readings post your response to only ONE of the following questions.

  1. Several reasons are proposed explaining why the United States decided to join the “Imperialist Club”.  Which argument was the strongest, and which argument was the weakest?  Explain your position.
  2. Is there any evidence to support Kristin Hoganosn’s argument regarding the role of gender and the Spanish-American War? (Suggestion:  students might want to review the previous chapter for a discussion on this topic).  Discuss if you agree or disagree with her argument.  Make sure to support your position.
  3. In your opinion, do Lodge’s arguments support the need for the United States to acquire an imperial empire?  Explain your position.

In order to earn the full 100 points (100%) for this assignment, you must:

  1. Directly and completely answer at least ONE question. Please make sure that you clearly indicate which question you have chosen to discuss. Clearly and accurately explain your answer based on factual information contained in the assigned readings. (80 points)
  2. Students must respond to at least one fellow student’s posting explaining the reason(s) for their agreement or disagreement, with the arguments that have been presented, in order to get full credit for the discussion. (20 points)
  3. When posting your response to a fellow student’s comment, please try whenever possible, to select the question that you did not address for your discussion.
  4. Make sure that all statements are supported with facts from the reading selections.

Reminder: Please make sure to comply with all Netiquette Guidelines listed in the Getting Started module.

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What are the characteristics of Progressivism?

What are the characteristics of Progressivism?

“Although ‘Progressive’ is often used interchangeably with ‘Liberal’ the two are not synonymous. Progressivism was a style or method of governing rather than a political ideology, and some Progressive movements even included conservative ideas, intolerance, and discrimination.”

1.Explain this statement. What are the characteristics of Progressivism?

2.How/why can some Progressives (such as Theodore Roosevelt) and reform measures (such as business regulation and social justice legislation) be considered fundamentally conservative?

3.What is Jim Crow, and how/why was it related to the Progressive movement [be sure to explain what specifically Jim Crow entailed, and how/why it was considered “progressive”]?

Use specific information to support your answer.

Were strikers successful during the Gilded Age? 

Were strikers successful during the Gilded Age?

“Following the second industrial revolution and the rise of big business, labor unions formed naturally and without any trouble by adopting extremist ideas and policies, leading to many successful strikes and ultimately undermining any socialist movement.”

1.Explain whether each part of this statement is or is not accurate.

2.What were the issues involved in organizing workers?

3.What was the most successful labor union and why?

4.Were strikers successful during the Gilded Age?

5.How was the Socialist Party of America related to the labor union movement?

“Use specific information to support your answer.”

Explain if you think that global terrorism can be stopped.

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Required Resources
Read/review the following resources for this activity:

  • Textbook: Chapter 32
  • Lesson
  • Minimum of 1 scholarly source (in addition to the textbook)

Initial Post Instructions
Consider a few terrorist activities since the 1980s until today. Here is a starting point:

  • 1983: United States Embassy in Beirut and Kuwait is bombed
  • 1988: Osama bin Laden re-organizes Al Qaeda in Pakistan to carry out attacks
  • 1993: World Trade Center Bombing (first time)
  • 1995: Oklahoma City Bombing
  • 1998: United Stated Embassy bombings Nairobi and Sar Es Salaam
  • 2001: 9/11 Bombing of the World Trade Centers
  • 2001: Bio Terrorism begins (anthrax letters and Bill Gates’s warnings on bio terrorism)
  • 2013: Boston Marathon Bombings
  • 2018: Pittsburgh Synagogue Shooting

Then, address three (3) of the following and craft a response, as a whole, for your selections:

  • Explain if you think that global terrorism can be stopped.
  • Analyze the responsibility of the United States today to be the world’s “policeman.”
  • Assess if peace and stability in the Middle East are vital to U.S. economy and national security.

Discuss how the automobile positively or negatively impacted American society.

In the 1950s the United States enjoyed a broad-based, unprecedented level of prosperity. Rising purchasing power, expanding credit, and a rapidly growing advertising industry stimulated consumerism. One industry that rapidly developed and expanded was the automobile industry. During the 1950s, Americans purchased 58 million cars. By 1960, 75 percent of American families owned one. The automobile created mobility on a scale not known before, and the automobile industry became a vital element in the economy. It became one of the world’s major manufacturing industries. The automobile dramatically impacted American society, whether you owned one or not.

Post your response to only ONE of the following questions.

  1. Discuss how the automobile positively or negatively impacted American society.
  2. Do you agree or disagree with the the assessment that has been made on the importance of the automobile?