Why might it hard to share our opinions and convictions on a social problem publicly?

What are your fears in doing this?
What do you think could help make you a better advocate for social problems that you care about?
In what forms (facebook, twitter, campus, friends or strangers, blogs) are you more or less comfortable talking about social problems and why? What might be the limitations of those forms of communication?

Compare the views expressed by Hitler, Mussolini, and the authors of Cardinal Principles of the National Entity of Japan. How are they similar, how are they different, and why?

Compare the views expressed by Hitler, Mussolini, and the authors of Cardinal Principles of the National Entity of Japan. How are they similar, how are they different, and why? To whom were the ideas expressed in these sources attractive, and why?

In what country or countries is World War II sometimes described as a “good war,” in other words, a morally clear conflict between good and evil? To what extent is this true? To what extent is this not true

Write an essay on the origins of the American Revolution and its triumph over the British in the American colonies.

Write an essay on the origins of the American Revolution and its triumph over the British in the American colonies. What historical and cultural developments account for the Revolutions extraordinary success?

What caused the American Civil War? What was each side fighting for? Write an essay on the origins and outcomes of what some have called the second war of Independence. Use historical information to support your answer.

Discuss the origins and principles of manifest destiny.

Discuss the importance of Andrew Jackson.

PART II Write one of the following essays.

How did you see your country 18 weeks ago and how do you see it now?

What, in your opinion, are America’s Greatest Hits, Volume One? In other words, which individuals, ideas, or events have been the most important in the first half of American History? List your top ten (or so) and then give your reasons for your first three choices.

What was the role of Nayirah and Public Relations in escalating the Gulf War?

The United States Government’s public relations department was very successful in shaping public opinion during the 1991 Gulf War. Watch the video clip at the link below titled “Toxic Sludge Is Good For You.” This segment is on “Selling Wars”…specifically the 1991 Gulf War.

What was the role of Nayirah and Public Relations in escalating the Gulf War?