U.S. History Summer 2007

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Due Tuesday, July 31st

Ya, like, do what I told you to do in class.  Oh, and write your research papers.  DP

Due Saturday, July 28th

Read chapter 27 and do the DQs.  The DQs for the week are due tomorrow.  I won't post a discussion question tonight hoping that you will use the time to work on your research papers and Unit IV exam.

Chapter 26, Discussion Question

Why did anti-Communist hysteria sweep the country in the early 1950s?  How did it shape domestic politics?  In your answer, be sure to consider the influence of developments abroad and at home.

Due Friday, July 27th

Read Chapter 26, skip the insert on pages 684-685.  Answer the RQ's.

Chapter 25, Discussion Question

Does isolationism bolster, or undermine, national security and national economic interests?  Discuss Roosevelt's evolving answer to this question as revealed in his administration's policies toward Europe.  In your answer, consider how other constraints (e.g., politics, history, ethics, etc.) contributed to administration policies.  (pp. 651-657)

Due Thursday, July 25th

Read Chapter 25; Skip the insert on pages 666-667.  Answer the RQ's and posted discussion question.  Submit introduction and four paragraphs of your research paper.

Chapter 24, Discussion Question

To free up some time to work on your research papers, we will not assign a discussion question for Chapter 24.

Due Wednesday, July 24th

Read chapter 24 and answer the RQs.  Regarding the research paper, submit an introduction and two paragraphs of the body.  We will grade this submission in place of the work that was due on Monday.

Chapter 23, Discussion Question

How did shifting government policy contribute to both the boom of the 1920s, and the bust of 1929?  In your answer, consider the part domestic and international policy played in these developments, including matters of taxation, tariffs, and international banking.  (pp. 592-595, 609-610).