The last decades of the 20th Century saw the rise
to dominance of the New Right. Historians have argued why, from economic
turmoil, the rise of the Sunbelt, white backlash, disillusionment with government
welfare programs, or simply the ideological exhaustion of liberalism. Why do
you think the New Right became such a strong force in American life? (100-150
words, by 5pm Friday May 17).
Sunday, 12 May 2013
Sunday, 14 April 2013
Discussion Post 2
In 1939 unemployment stood at 9.2 million; in 1929, it was
2.6 million. Why is FDR remembered by scholars and by the American public as a
great, even the greatest President? (100 words, by Friday 19/4 5pm).
Saturday, 16 March 2013
Discussion Post 1
Some historians argue that the 1920’s witnessed an expansion
of rights for many Americans. Do you agree? (100 words, by Friday 22/3 5pm).
Monday, 11 March 2013
Trial question
1) What is your assessment of Marcus Garvey? Was he a charlatan, or
an important civil rights leader?
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