What are their main similarities and differences relative to the strategy and tactics of the overall movement?

Chapter XIV Civil Rights and the Struggle for Democracy Discuss the three phases in the historical development of the Civil Rights Movement. Identify and compare the strategy and main tactics used during each phase. Discuss the origins and initial programs of the five major organizations to emerge during the modern Civil Rights Movement. What are […]

Do you agree with President Jackson’s assessment of the faults of the Bank of the United States and its supporters-Why or why not?

President Jackson’s crusade to extend the blessings of democracy to the “common man” helped articulate a burgeoning notion of what today we refer to as “The American Dream.” However, Jackson’s vision was certainly limited in its application as the expansion of “Jacksonian Democracy” for some citizens often came at the expense of others. Highly controversial […]

Has the U.S. impact around the world been mostly benevolent or mostly damaging? Discuss and explain your thoughts.

Is the United States an Empire? Is correct to describe the United States as an empire? Why or why not? Discuss with reference to historical events and examples. Has the U.S. impact around the world been mostly benevolent or mostly damaging? Discuss and explain your thoughts. Background Materials 1. Chapter 17 https://openstax.org/books/american-government-3e/pages/17-introduction 2. J. Rufus […]

What was the topic of Cornel West’s “Democracy Matters”

Research & Summaries Democracy Matters Read the summary of Democracy Matters by Cornel West external site. 1) What is democracy? 2) Why does democracy matter? 3) How does democracy affect your daily lives? 4) What was the topic of Cornel West’s “Democracy Matters” 5) Do we have a democracy within the United States?  

Which of the definitions is better? Write and post a short paragraph below describing The ways the definitions are different and Why the one you prefer is better.

PURPOSE: To clarify our definition of democracy PRODUCT: A comparison and discussion of two or more different definitions of democracy. TASKS: (1) Post your personal definition of “democracy” below. Don’t look the word up in a dictionary or the Internet unless you have to! We want to know what you think, and not what whoever […]