Explain how the American culture and society changed in the North versus the South during Reconstruction.

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For the initial post, craft a response comparing the three (3) Reconstruction plans:

  • Proclamation of Amnesty and Reconstruction (10% Plan) – Lincoln
  • Andrew Johnson’s Reconstruction Plan
  • Congressional Reconstruction Plan (Congress)

 

Then, address the following for your selections:

  • Analyze if the South should have been treated as a defeated nation or as rebellious states.
  • Explain how the American culture and society changed in the North versus the South during Reconstruction.
  • Analyze the impact of the Compromise of 1877 that ended Reconstruction on African-Americans.

Discuss the Dred Scott case and how effective it was in settling the conflict over slavery?

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Compare the causes and effects of the Panic of 1837 with America’s recent financial and economic crisis.

What three principal factors accounted for the explosive growth of cotton production and slave labor in the South by teh 1850s?

Discuss the Dred Scott case and how effective it was in settling the conflict over slavery?

Did both the North and South initially go to war in 1861 over the issue of slavery or states’ rights, or, did one section initially go to war for slavery and the other for states’ rights?

Examine the effect World War II had on the economy and society of the United States.

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Unit 6 World War II and Containment

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In Unit 6, we will be focusing on World War II and the early years of the Cold War. As another war plagues Europe as a result of economic and political stability, the United States is once again in the situation of deciding on their stance and positioning in world affairs. The United States, still hurting from the Great Depression, will again adopt a policy of isolationism and neutrality, only to be dragged into war by the attack of Japan on Pearl Harbor. At this point, the United States is launched into full mobilization, proving to be an effective force for the Allies in both Europe and in the Pacific Ocean. This war will have a dramatic effect itself on the economy, society, and politics of the United States at home, as well as identifying the U.S. as the defender of democracy.

At the close of the Second World War, the United States and the Soviet Union would find themselves in a power struggle over political influence throughout the world. The Soviet Union seeking to spread Communist influences, found itself in constant conflict with the United States who sought to contain communism and support democracy. On the home front, while World War II helped bring an end to the Great Depression, it brought with it the introduction of communism. This raised public anxiety over war and foreigners and led to political witch hunts.

Objectives:

  • Summarize the events in Europe and Asia that led to World War II and discuss the domestic and international policies and events that brought the U.S. into the War.
  • Analyze the effect the United States had on the outcome of World War II.
  • Examine the effect World War II had on the economy and society of the United States.
  • Discuss the development of the Cold War and the events associated with the containment of Communism.

Discuss how the films depict your topic, comparing them with one another.

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write a 4-6 page paper exploring how those films depict and influence American culture concerning your topic by addressing the following:

  1. Analyze the films influence on American culture both now and when the film was released. Also address how the films depict American Culture at the time it was released.
  2. Discuss how the films depict your topic, comparing them with one another.
  3. What do the films say about the world of its time and the world today?
  4. How do the films affect you personally? How and why?

Some questions that may help you think about your topic and films before you begin writing your paper. You do not need to address these question directly within your paper.

  • What is the larger story the films tell?
  • How does the film use characters to develop and reinforce your chosen topic?
  • How does the director use scenes and the overall story to address your topic.

You should feel free to use both primary and secondary sources concerning these films and the time and place they were released.  However, I am interested more in your critical thinking and the use you make of your chosen material than the research of others.

The paper is to be 4-6 pages in length using 1-inch margins all around with a 11 or 12 point font, double-spaced.  Title page, graphics, pictures, footnotes, bibliography do not count toward the length of the paper.

***Use proper citations and bibliography or works cited page.