31 Aug Vietnam
A 1. Discuss the differing philosophies and methods of protest used by Martin Luther King, Jr. and Malcolm X. What were the most significant influences and events in each man’s, life and how did these effect the development of their individual philosophies? 2. What do you think were the most important contributions of each? Be specific.3. Compare the popularity or following of Martin Luther King, Jr. and his ideas with that of Malcolm X and his philosophy. Discuss their impact in the 1960s as well as today. *************************************************************************PART 2:Oates 22 “Lost in Space: A story of the Cuban Missile Crisis”WEB “JFK’s Inaugural Address” & JFK library site4. What were the most significant contributions JFK made to American history/society/culture?
5. What do you think was the single most important impact of the Kennedy presidency? How did JFK’s assassination change America?
PART 3:Oates
#24, “L. King, Trapped: Lyndon Johnson and the Nightmare of Vietnam”WEB “The Cold War and Vietnam”
6. What were the most significant U.S. failures with respect to the Vietnam War?
7. What do you think were the most important effects of the Vietnam War on the baby-boom generation? Explain.
