Homework
Part I
The Selective Service Act was created during World War I to temporarily increase the size of the United States army. Creation of this conscription established a precedent and American men were drafted into wars for the next several decades. In recent years, some Americans have argued that the draft should be reinstated. After reading your text, viewing the provided materials, and the two articles specifically concerning the draft, answer the following questions: Do you favor or oppose instituting a draft? Does a draft offer any benefits to the country? If a draft was created, what would this new draft look like? Who would be included/ not included? After reading and considering the two articles on the draft, answer these questions in the Discussion Board. Explain your answer fully and cite outside sources as necessary.
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Part II
Though just one of many causes, Yellow Journalism did play a role in making Americans aware of the situation in Cuba and building support for the Spanish-American War. Some historians argue that Yellow Journalism was critical to the United States declaring war. After reading your text and viewing the provided materials, consider the role of media shaping American public opinion and action. To what extent did Yellow Journalism lead to war with Spain? What benefit did the newspaper owners gain from the war? How has journalism evolved since the Spanish-American War? Is the role or prominence of media today likely to have a greater or lesser affect on the American public now? Fully explain your answers and give specific examples when needed.
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i. Address the questions asked in the paragraph above in at least a 300-word post and cite all outside sources appropriately
ii. In your initial post, include at least one interesting question the readings raised for you
Part III
Many people have said history tends to repeat itself, while others believe that we learn from the mistakes of the past. After reading your text and the materials provided, consider the modern prohibition of Marijuana. In your discussion, explain how the modern prohibition of marijuana and the movement to decriminalize it is either similar or different from the Progressive Era prohibition of alcohol. You may consider the following questions, but you are not limited to them: How is the current debate similar or different to the prohibition movement in the early 1900s? In you opinion, would lifting the prohibition on marijuana be beneficial or harmful to the country? What potential problems might this bring the US? Fully explain your answers and include outside citations as needed.
To receive full credit for this homework your post must:
i. Address the questions asked in the paragraph above in at least a 300-word post and cite all outside sources appropriately
ii. In your initial post, include at least one interesting question the readings raised for you
Format your homework according to the following formatting requirements:
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