American History Homework Twelve Answers - Student Eleven

Christina F.

1\. Who were the main protagonists in the "Cold War", and what was the period of this "war"?

There really were no 'protagonists' or 'antagonists' in the Cold War, because in the US's eyes, they were right, and the USSR was wrong. Conversely, the USSR thought that THEY were right. The Cold war lasted from 1945 to 1991.

Interesting perspective, and correct about the players and the time period. However, are your sure that the USSR really thought they were right. Certainly many in the USSR did. But sometimes a few people, like Hitler, probably know that they are doing something wrong, and want to do what is wrong. Stalin, who served at the beginning of the Cold War in 1945, probably knew and wanted to do wrong.

2\. Identify the two wars that caused over 50,000 American deaths which occurred between 1945 and 1980, and briefly state your view of the American role in those wars. Do you agree with our acceptance of the outcomes?

The United States' role in the Korean war was justified and good, I believe. We were protecting a weaker country from being taken over. The Vietnam was somewhat the same. South Vietnam was being taken over by communism coming from North Vietnam, which was backed by China and the Soviet Union. The outcome of the Vietnam war wasn't as good as the Korean. We lost to communism. I believe the Korean War was fought much better than Vietnam, which turned out to be a failure.

Superb analysis.

3\. Pick an aspect of the Civil Rights Movement that impressed you most, and explain why.

Rosa Parks sitting at the front of the bus instead of at the back. It was very brave of her to not give up her seat for a white person, and she paved the way to clearing away segregation on buses, and many other things.

Good choice. Others picked her also.

4\. President Lyndon Johnson is known best for two things. Pick one and explain why, providing a specific example to support your answer.

President Johnson was responsible for virtually starting the Korean War by making up a large conflict in Vietnam to increase his support in the US.

No, Johnson was after the Korean War. Perhaps that was merely a careless error, but I can't tell for sure. (Minus 1). The rest of the answer is good.

5\. What do you like best about the 80th Congress? Explain.

I liked that the 80th Congress passed the 22nd amendment, so that no president could have power too long, and never become like a king or a dictator over our free country.

Superb. Will use as a model answer!

6\. Who do you think was the most important person between 1945 and 1980 in American history, and why?

I believe that Martin Luther King was the most important person of that time period in history. He made way for blacks everywhere to be treated equally with whites, and have the same rights and not be excluded from public activities. Although there is still racism going on today, King made such a difference to earn respect for blacks.

Good answer.

7\. Throughout the 1960s, what was the name used to describe the people in charge of the building pictured here, and describe their approach or ideology, mentioning at least one issue as an example.

The Warren Court operated this building, and they were activist, favoring federal power, rather than state power. It made the Federal Bill of Rights apply to the states. The Warren court also banned prayer in schools and made pornography legal by calling it 'free speech.'

Superb. Could use this a model answer also.

[edit] Honors (pick 3 out of 5)

H1. What is your view of whether Muhammad Ali was entitled to a conscientious objection based on Islam?

It is fair that Muhammad Ali resisted the draft based on religious reasons, just that it is the same for a parent to not let their child be vaccinated with vaccines that use aborted fetus cells, also based on religious reasons.

Excellent insight! I think I'll use this as the model answer, as it even better than your other good answers.

H3. Your view of the ERA, please.

The ERA would be horrible if it were ever passed, because it would make homosexual marriages and relations legal, because it would be 'discriminatory of sex' to say that it were illegal. Also, it would change things like public bathrooms, and make it legal for women to not wear shirts!

Even more insights! I'll have to send your last point to my mom!

H5. General MacArthur's Inchon Landing: unconventional but logical thinking by a homeschooler that you've seen before? Discuss in any way you like.

MacArthur's plan of action was genius, even if it was unorthodox. Although it probably wasn't entirely because he was homeschooled (there have been homeschooled presidents who did not do a very good job...), it was still a very amazing, logical thinking process that brought forth his idea that saved South Korea.

Terrific. And thanks for your other insight about FDR being homeschooled ... uh oh ... there goes my theory! Ha ha ha.

You have a large number of superb insights in this homework "paper". Perhaps the most insightful "paper" in the entire class all year! Very well done. 99/100.--aschlafly 20:59, 13 December 2008 (EST)