1.) “President Nixon and Watergate” Please respond to the following: (Note: Please respond to one [1] of the following two [2] bulleted items in a primary posting of at least 125 words. In addition, please make a substantive comment to one [1] of your classmates.)
• From the scenario, give a brief summary of Richard Nixon’s involvement in the Watergate Scandal. Explain whether or not you believe that his eventual resignation from office was necessary. Justify your response.
Suggest a better way that Nixon could have responded when he learned about the break-in at the Watergate Hotel’s Democratic headquarters. Provide a rationale for your response
2.) “The 80s and Deregulation” Please respond to the following: (Note: Please respond to one [1] of the following two [2] bulleted items in a primary posting of at least 125 words. In addition, please make a substantive comment to one [1] of your classmates.)
• Discuss two (2) Reagan’s accomplishments and explain Reagan’s methods. Provide a rationale for your response.
Discuss at least two (2) shortcomings of Reagan’s policies and provide a rationale for your response.
3.) “The Election of Barack Obama” Please respond to the following: (Note: Please make a substantive comment to one (1) of your classmates.)
From the scenario, discuss specific aspects of the freedom movements of the 50s and 60s that you believe paved the way for the election of Barack Obama in 2008. Highlight at least one (1) specific piece of legislation and at least one (1) leader who contributed to increased political participation by African Americans and other minority groups. Provide a rationale for your response.
4.) “Historical Event Influence”
Choose one (1) historical event and discuss the effect that it has had on you. Provide a rationale for your response.