History Answers 5 parts

Part 1 – 250 words

Sources:

1. Chapter 12

2 video The House We Live In (https://secure.films.com/OnDemandEmbed.aspx?Token=49736&aid=18596&Plt=FOD&loid=0&w=640&h=480&ref=)

Reflect: As you read the text, notice the importance of World War II in fueling the drive for equality among different groups in the years after the war. Having proved themselves in the service of the nation, both at home and on the battlefield, many groups entered the postwar years more dissatisfied than ever with the discrimination they faced. Reflect on the goals and achievements of the African American Civil Rights Movement. Think about how the African American Civil Rights Movement was similar to and different from the other movements for equality during the 1960s and 1970s.

Write: Based on information from your textbook, the required article, and the video, address the following points:

· Provide two specific examples of federal laws or Supreme Court rulings that were victories for the equality movements of the 1960s and 1970s and explain how they have contributed to spreading opportunity to a specific group of Americans.

· Provide at least one specific example of continuing inequality and discuss how history can explain why it still exists.

Part 2 – 250 words

Sources:

1. Chapter 10 and 11

2. video The Post-War Years (https://secure.films.com/OnDemandEmbed.aspx?Token=47585&aid=18596&Plt=FOD&loid=0&w=640&h=480&ref=)

Reflect: After the World War II, the United States embarked on what came to be known as the Cold War against the Soviet Union. Although the two sides never fought against each other directly, the Cold War nonetheless erupted into violence at times in places like Vietnam, Korea, and Afghanistan. Consider the major events of the Cold War and the ways that different presidential administrations reacted to those events. Reflect, too, on the effects of the Cold War on American culture.

Write: Based on information from your textbook and the assigned video, answer the following questions:

· What are two major foreign policy events of the Cold War, and how did the United States address them? What caused these events and how effective were the American responses?

· What were two major changes within American society and culture that were caused by the Cold War? How did the Cold War cause these changes?

Part 3 – 50 words

Based on Part 1 and 2, write about :

· What struck you in particular as you explored the course materials this week?

· What insights have you had?

Part 4 – 250 words

Sources:

1. Take the exercise in this website The Political Compass (http://www.politicalcompass.org/)

2. Chapter 13 and 14

Reflect: Consider the information on The Political Compass website. How well did the information on the website conform to your own views of what “liberal” and “conservative” mean? How well did the information conform to the media’s portrayals of “liberal” and “conservative”? Think about the information that you read in the textbook and “The rise of conservatism since World War II.” Reflect on the reasons that conservatism gained more popular support in the last part of the 20th century and what effect conservative policies have had on different groups.

Write: Based on your textbook and the required article, explain

· At least three reasons for the rise of conservatism in the last part of the 20th century.

· At least one way in which the rise of conservatism had been positive or negative for a specific group of Americans.

Part 5 – 50 words

Based on Part 1

· What struck you in particular as you explored the course materials this week?

· What insights have you had?