Discipline: History - American history

American historyAmerican history

After reading Reagan’s “Tear Down This Wall” speech, discuss how it reflects his larger domestic and foreign policy vision. In your discussion, consider the following questions: What was symbolic about the location of his address at the Brandenburg Gate? Why did many consider his speech provocative? What did Reagan say about mistrust and the nuclear […]

Journal 2Journal 2

any topic(s) of your choice Topics should address content covered in Chapters 24 – 30 in the textbook. This activity will consist of 10 separate journal entries Each separate entry should: Be titled as Entry 1, Entry 2, Entry 3, etc. Contain a minimum of 120 words each Be written in your own words – […]

American Portrait — Young Alexander Hamilton: One Immigrant’s StoryAmerican Portrait — Young Alexander Hamilton: One Immigrant’s Story

  American Portrait — Young Alexander Hamilton: One Immigrant’s Story 1. Read Pages 132-133. 2. Include background information (who, what, when, where and why) on the article’s purpose, and then respond to the below: 3. Which one was the dominant factor in Rachel’s life in the West Indies, freedom or vulnerability? 4. Do you think […]

United States ConstitutionUnited States Constitution

 Imagine it is 1787. Like many people living in the United States, you hold strong beliefs about the ratification of the proposed U.S. Constitution and have concerns about how this proposed government will affect your community. Being a civic-minded citizen, you have decided to compile and distribute information about the proposed U.S. Constitution. Apply your skills […]

answer questionsanswer questions

Pick any woman who argued for woman’s suffrage in the 19th or early 20th century.  What other social movement causes outside of woman’s suffrage was that individual involved in promoting?  How did that cause also help (or not help) promote woman’s suffrage itself? Woman: Majorie Spruill Wheeler Use the article below for help