US History since 1865 DQ1 Fannie Lou Hamer Discussion Fannie Lou Hamer – Women Inspiring Change Read over the following biography (Links to an external site.) of Ms. Fannie Lou Hamer, a civil and voting rights activist who lived and worked in Mississippi during the 1960's. She was...
US History since 1865 DQ1 Connections Discussion This discussion is practice for the untest. I will provide you with two facts and you will use your critical thinking skills to make historical connections. Engage in conversation by discussing others' connections or replying to comments on your own...
Reaction Discussion After viewing all of the MAD video clips on the previous page, what is your reaction? Why were these sentiments so easy to pray upon during the 1960's? What elements of American society are on display here AND Why are these chosen to be...
US History since 1865 Reflective Discussion Reflection discussions will help you to think more deeply about the materials and should improve your Untest submissions. Sit back and think about the question prompt below and then jump in and engage in conversation with your fellow students, instructor, and...
US History since 1865 DQ1 Campaign Commercial Discussion 1952 Campaign Commercials (Links to an external site.) This is a fascinating website of political campaign commercials. I have linked to the 1952 election (Simply click on the title above to open the link to the website). After viewing the...
US History since 1865 DQ1 "Atomic Cafe" Discussion After watching the "Atomic Cafe" documentary, start and engage in a conversation. What does the Atomic Bomb mean to modern America? What does it represent? What surprised you about this video and its story? Can you divorce this story from the story...
US History since 1865 DQ1 Internment Discussion After reviewing all of the Japanese internment documents and the timeline, start and engage in a conversation with your fellow students. Why were Japanese immigrants and Japanese-Americans interned? What does this reflect in American society? What is the legacy of this internment? What contemporary...
US History since 1865 Signature Assignment Essay Prompt PROMPT: The Populist and Progressive reformers of the late 19th and early 20th centuries brought about widespread changes to American politics, economics, and society. In this essay, we want you to consider the ethics and civics of the reformers. Describe...
US History since 1865 Untest 4 The Unit 4 Untest is just like the previous untests - it comes at the beginning of the Unit and not at the end and I encourage everyone to talk about the course materials through the various options for participation to...
US History since 1865 Untest 3 The Unit 3 Untest is just like the previous untests - it comes at the beginning of the Unit and not at the end and I encourage everyone to talk about the course materials through the various options for participation to...