American History Homework Twelve Answers - Student Twelve

American History Homework Twelve 12/10/08 Olivia F.

1. The main protagonists in the “Cold War” were the Soviet Union and the United States. This war was from 1945 to 1991.

Correct, and concise!

2. The two wars that caused over 50,000 American deaths were the Vietnam War and the Korean War. We entered the Korean War mainly to preserve our own capitalism, which may not have been the greatest of reasons. But we were trying to prevent China and North Korea from spreading communism, ultimately preserving our own capitalism. The only reason for us entering the Vietnam War, however, was to increase Lyndon Johnson’s popularity. Our acceptance of the outcome of the Korean War is appropriate because it stopped the spread of communism, although Korean is still divided today. Our acceptance of the result of the Vietnam War is not appropriate, because many lives were lost due to the selfish actions of Lyndon B. Johnson.

Superb.

3. An aspect of the Civil Rights Movement which greatly impressed me was the organized sit-ins. The protestors subjected themselves to ridicule, extreme acts of hatred, and possibly death, just to have equal rights for all people of color.

Terrific answer.

4. Lyndon Johnson was best known for two things, one of which was the “Great Society”, a series of federal government programs designed to end poverty.

Correct.

5. My favorite thing about the 80th Congress is that they passed the Taft-Hartley Act, a bill which extremely limited the otherwise endless powers of the unions.

Superb, concise answer again!

6. I believe the most important person between 1945 and 1980 was General MacArthur because without his ingenious plan, we probably wouldn’t have won the war.

Terrific again.

7. Throughout the 1960s, the name used to describe the people in charge of the US Supreme Court Building was the “Warren Court”. Its approach to the court system was highly liberal. For example, it decided to ban official school prayer in public schools in 1962.

Great answer, could use as a model answer.

H1. Muhammad Ali did not have a right to reject the draft because his religion did not allow it. He came to America, enjoyed the freedom and liberty she offered him, and then refused to protect her.

This is also a superb answer, and I may use this. Note, however, that the "came to America" is figurative; Ali was born and raised in Louisville, Kentucky. (I did add this to the model answers.)

H3. The ERA was a self-centered act, which placed women in positions that God designed for men, thinking there would be no consequences. In addition, this act would have legalized abortion, which is against God’s will. Not only would there be consequences for the women, but almost everyone would be affected.

Superb answer again!

H5. I really enjoyed learning about General MacArthur’s Inchon Landing; he wasn’t afraid to do something just because no one had ever done it before. We should all follow his example.

I really like the simplicity in which you state something so important. I may use this as the model answer!

Perfect! 100/100. Congratulations!!!--aschlafly 21:09, 13 December 2008 (EST)