Discussion
Discussion Questions
1. Read the following argument. What is the fallacy being committed? Why is this fallacy a logical problem?
"America declared independence in 1776, then the first advertisement for ice cream was made the following summer in New York. American independence allowed ice cream to become a big hit."(short answer, must be original, DO NOT copy and paste answer from online)
2. Write a thesis statement for any historical argument you would like, but it has to be a historical thesis (not political, personal, or so forth). After you write the thesis statement, list the three supporting arguments you would use to defend that thesis and what evidence you could/would use for each supporting argument.(short answer, must be original, DO NOT copy and paste answer from online)
3. Industrialization, immigration, and urbanization all took place on an unprecedented scale during this era (1870-1900). What were the relationships of these processes to one another? How did each process serve to catalyze and fuel the others? (short answer, must be original, DO NOT copy and paste answer from online)
4. How was Darwin's work on the evolution of species exploited by proponents of the industrial age? Why might they have latched on to this idea in particular?(short answer, must be original, DO NOT copy and paste answer from online)
5. Despite its relative weakness during this period, the federal government made several efforts to provide a measure of relief for struggling Americans. What were these initiatives? In what ways were they more or less successful?(short answer, must be original, DO NOT copy and paste answer from online)
The response should include a reference list. Double-space, using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.