Thesis Statement

When completed, please write your thesis statement as a response to this blog prompt.  Anyone can comment on and help with another student's thesis statement.

A new Amendment?

In the Weimar Republic, prior to the "reign" of Hitler, the German President was elected by the people for a seven year term.  Do you believe there is an advantage to a longer presidential term in office?  Explain your response, and also discuss whether you would vote to pass an amendment increasing our current four year presidential term in office to seven years, with a limit of serving two terms?  Would this be better or worse for our country?

Was FDR a Dictator in an Age of Dictators?

Make a case that FDR was a dictator--with absolute power in the running of his country, much the same as Hitler and Mussolini.  Explain your response.  You may need to do some independent research to better understand why this is a strong debate.

Historical Figure Facebook

Great job on your Historical Figure Facebook pages.  Please explain why your facebook figure was included on the list of names?  Why would you consider that person important enough to be on the list?