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Journal #9 - Due Monday, February 6, 2012
Write on one of the following topics/prompts
- Many people argue that women and men are not equal today, some even arguing that they should not be. In what ways are women and men unequal today in the eyes of society and the law? Should this be changed? Why or why not? If so, what should be done to establish equality?
- Reflect upon the gender roles we discussed in class on associated with the 'Cult of Domesticity' of the 1800s. How have the ideas about the roles of men and women changed? How have they not changed? Do you feel that today's ideas about gender are good ones, or that there are still changes that should occur?
Journal #8 - Due Thursday, November 17, 2011
“America must be kept America.” Calvin Coolidge – signing Immigration Quota Act of 1924
Immigration has always been a very controversial issue. This debate has been refueled by recent events. What I ask is for you to react to the above quote reflecting upon past and present events. Do you agree with Coolidge from his point of view in the 1920s? What about today? Should there be limitations on immigration and if so what should they be? Why do you feel the way that you do?
Journal #6 & 7 - Due Monday, November 7, 2011
Immigration Interview - see handout for details
Journal #5 - Due Monday, October 17, 2011
How is this class going for you so far? What is working for you and what isn’t? Are you meeting your own expectations of yourself for this class? Why or why not? If not, what will you work on to achieve your expectations?
Journal #4 - Due Thursday, September 29, 2011
In your opinion, which was the best plan for Reconstruction ( Lincoln’s 10% Plan, the Wade-Davis Bill, Johnson’s Plan, or Congressional Reconstruction)? Explain your answer taking into account what each plan would have done if it had been fully enforced and given the outcomes of such enforcement. Please note, in order to say that one plan is best, you must not only highlight the strength of the plan you choose, but you must also take into account the weaknesses of the other three plans – i.e. you will not only be writing about one plan.
Journal Entry #3 - Due Thursday, September 22, 2011
Choose one of the following options for this week's entry...
Option 1:
Given the causes of the Civil War, the questions still necessary to address after the war and the issues inherent in rebuilding the country after a war, develop a Reconstruction plan of your own for the United States. Please do not refer to any of the actual plans that were proposed/adopted – this is to be your own. You have all the power of the federal government at your disposal, but no means that were not available in 1865 (i.e. no television or computer technology, etc.). My advice is to focus on fixing the things you really feel are the most important taking into account their ramifications. Have fun!
Option 2:
Given the causes of the Civil War, the questions still necessary to address after the war and any potential harms that could come out of plans to reconstruct the nation, what is the most important issue or element of Reconstruction to get right? (or in another sense, the worst thing to get wrong?)
Journal Entry #2 - Due Friday, September 9th, 2011
What do you suppose Frederick Douglass meant when he said, “He is a lover of his country who rebukes and does not excuse its sins”? Do you agree or disagree with his statement given the context of his time? Be sure to fully explain your opinion. Now, think of this quote in a context closer to our time. Does your opinion of his statement change? Why or why not?
Journal Entry #1 - Due Tuesday, September 6th, 2011
Write your own personal history (and no, I'm not going to define what a personal history is - that's your call in this case - it's your history)
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