Students and the First Amendment

Can you make a case that dress codes violate the First Amendment?  How would you argue that?

Freedom of the Press

Should the press be limited in reporting information if it interferes with national security?  Whose interest is more important--the citizen's right to know, or the government's interest in protecting society?

First Amendment Limitations

Why is it necessary for the government to put limitations on individual rights?   Do you think these limitations are required, or do you believe that the freedoms outlined in the First Amendment should be absolute?  Please explain your response in full detail.

Money For War

The war effort of World War II stimulated the United States economy and helped the nation out of the Great Depression.  

• Why do you think war has this effect?  
• Do you think President Roosevelt should have brought the U.S. into war earlier, to help the economy sooner?

PUNISHMENT!!!

Based on our discussion in class, do you believe Germany was punished too severely following WWI?  Or should they have been punished even more harshly, due to their aggressive and brutal actions during the war (unrestricted submarine warfare; Zimmermann Telegram)?

Research Process

Hopefully everyone can take something from the research process you learned during the course of completing your 5-6 page history paper--and it will help you on future writing assignments.  What is the most important thing you learned during this process about writing a paper?  Would you change anything about the way the process was presented to you?

American Neutrality

You are an American--do you believe there was good reason for the U.S. to consider entering the war in 1914, and not follow President Wilson's policy of neutrality?  What possible reasons could there be for entering the war at this time?  Be specific, and really think about this.  I want a complete, supported response!!  Not a one sentence answer......

Research Project

What is the most difficult challenge you have faced during the process of working on your research paper?  Be specific, and explain why it was a challenge........

WAR!!!!! Can It Be Justified?

Make a case that war can NEVER be justifiable!  We should never go to war........Why?