American History Homework Twelve Answers - Student Nine

American History Homework Twelve-SarahW

1. The Cold War was between America and the Soviet Union, and took place from 1945 to 1991.

Correct and concise!

2. The Korean War and the Vietnam War are the two wars we were in between 1945 and 1980 in which more than 50,000 American lives were lost. It wasn’t our business to involve ourselves in these wars, but our involvement did help slow the spread of communism is Asia. I think that the outcome of the Korean War accomplished what we set out to do, protect South Korea from communism. I think the Vietnam War was pretty futile, and just costed many American lives.

Excellent.

3. I’ve learned about Rosa Parks before, but reading in the lecture, I was again struck with how courageous she really was. It would take a lot of bravery to stand up to the white male, especially for a black women. Rosa Parks caused the Montgomery Bus Boycott, which lasted until the Supreme Court ended segregation on buses.

Terrific!

4. The Vietnam War was an unfortunate war created by Lyndon Johnson to help himself be reelected for President. I think it was incredibly selfish of him to involve America in a war that had nothing to do with us, just because he had a little competition for president, killing 58,000 American lives in the process.

Excellent point, which I may use as a model answer.

5. I like that the 80th congress passed the 22nd amendment. This is a good addition to our constitution, because it stops us from becoming almost dictatorship, or a monarchy, by changing the power at most every 8 years.

Terrific. Several students and I agree.

6. I think that the most important person from 1945-1980 was Phyllis Schlafly. She was the leader in STOP ERA, which prevented the Equal Rights Amendment from ratifying. The ERA would’ve been a big mistake, with many consequences that no one considered, until Phyllis Schlafly pointed them out. Without her, I believe the ERA would’ve been ratified, and we would have many problems-women drafts, gay marriage, social security for widows, same sex restrooms, etc.

Superb, and I'll send your answer to her!

7. The Warren Court resided in the the US Supreme Court Building. They were activists, because they “extended judicial powers into areas where they previously had shown restraint”. The Warren Court applied the Bill of Rights to states, not just the federal government, invented new constitutional rights, denied schools the rights to pray, and expanded the rights of criminals, to name a few.

Terrific answer again.

H1. I think Muhammad Ali was entitled to a conscientious objection based on freedom of religion. The first amendment includes the right for americans to practice any religion they want. By forcing an muslim to join the army, you’re prohibiting them from practicing their religion, which is unconstitutional.

Well-reasoned, and other students are saying the same thing, to my surprise! So all Muslims can avoid the mandatory draft if they disagree with the particular war, even though they would fight in other wars? Everyone is saying that in our class, perhaps without fully realizing it. But that does result from a robust view of the free exercise of religion clause, which it makes sense many students would want. Truth be told, most students probably oppose a mandatory draft altogether.

H2. Debate: Do you think criminal suspects are entitled to these new rights? Yes, I think that criminals deserve the rights the Warren Court granted. Everyone has the right to defend themselves, and if you can’t afford a lawyer, then you can’t defend yourself. The government should definitely provide a lawyer for criminals so they can have a fair trial. I like the Miranda Warning too, which lets the person know what they can and can’t do.

OK, you argue your position well. Actually, as an attorney I've been on the side of many defendants, and sympathize with them on this issue, although I disagree with the Court's decisions. ... (added later) Upon reflection, your answer is so good that I will use it as a model answer.

H3. I think that the ERA is a good basic idea, but the ERA itself is too dangerous. Women and men are different, no one can deny that. Trying to unify the two sexes isn’t what God intended for us. We are all different and special in our own ways. We don’t want to be judged based on our sex, but we do want respect for our differences.

Excellent, though personally I don't think "equality" is even a good idea when it goes against more important values, like God's purpose.

Fantastic answers. Perfect, in fact! 100/100. Congratulations!!!--aschlafly 20:09, 13 December 2008 (EST)