Woodrow Wilson campaigned in 1916 "to keep America out of war". By 1918, we were embroiled in Europe's fight. This so-called "First World War" was supposed to solve all the world's conflicts and bring peace to Earth. Clearly, it did not.
For this week's blog, spend some time at this website. Notice all the information available to you on the left side of the page (The Details, Multimedia & Narratives). Find a section(s) that interest you and spend some time learning about that aspect of WWI. It may be the propaganda posters, the cause of the war, battlefield maps, new weaponry for this war etc. Pursue what sparks your interest.
For the comment section, write about what you learned. What area(s) jumped out at you? What do you know now that you did not know before this blog?
*Remember, you comment must be at least 200 words.
Monday, November 28, 2016
Monday, November 14, 2016
Eugenics: The Dark Side of Progressivism
Many people do not know about the darker side of America's progressive era.
As reformers sought to improve society, one method was to "weed out the week". Essentially, people who were feeble-minded, disabled or otherwise "not the cream of the crop" were sterilized so they could not reproduce. Some, but not all, progressives believed it was their duty and responsibility to rid of America of its "undesirables".
Check out this NPR story from February 2016. You can either read the transcript or listen to the story.
For the comments section, complete the following...
1) Summarize this story in one paragraph.
2) What is your reaction to the eugenics movement? Was this philosophy a natural outgrowth of the Progressive Era OR did the progressives take things too far?
Don't forget, the total word count must be at least 200 words.
As reformers sought to improve society, one method was to "weed out the week". Essentially, people who were feeble-minded, disabled or otherwise "not the cream of the crop" were sterilized so they could not reproduce. Some, but not all, progressives believed it was their duty and responsibility to rid of America of its "undesirables".
Check out this NPR story from February 2016. You can either read the transcript or listen to the story.
For the comments section, complete the following...
1) Summarize this story in one paragraph.
2) What is your reaction to the eugenics movement? Was this philosophy a natural outgrowth of the Progressive Era OR did the progressives take things too far?
Don't forget, the total word count must be at least 200 words.
Wednesday, November 9, 2016
Progressive Era: The Government Gets Busy
The Progressive Era is controversial, depending on your view of government.
If you do not believe government should be intrusive in people's lives by regulating markets and businesses, then this era will make you mad.
If you think government's role is to improve the lives of its citizens, whether or not they have asked for it, then you will see this era as one of progress.
Either way, there is a lot to digest during this time period.
Next week we will look at one of the darker truths of the Progressive Era, but this week we will stick to an overview.
Watch this video (10 minutes) and record 10 observations for your comment section. Be sure to include your opinion of the Progressive Era at the end of your 10 observations...and don't forget the 200 word count!
If you do not believe government should be intrusive in people's lives by regulating markets and businesses, then this era will make you mad.
If you think government's role is to improve the lives of its citizens, whether or not they have asked for it, then you will see this era as one of progress.
Either way, there is a lot to digest during this time period.
Next week we will look at one of the darker truths of the Progressive Era, but this week we will stick to an overview.
Watch this video (10 minutes) and record 10 observations for your comment section. Be sure to include your opinion of the Progressive Era at the end of your 10 observations...and don't forget the 200 word count!
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