Reference no: EM133351992
Question 1
What series of events and ideological conflicts prompted the Cold War? What effects did the anticommunism of the Cold War have on American politics and culture? How long did the Cold War last? Provide two examples of proxy wars during the Cold War. What effect did it have on civil rights in America?
Question 2
Explain the Civil Rights movements of the 1960's and 1970's. How did fight for freedom expand to other groups besides African Americans and Latinx? What are some similarities and differences between MLK and Malcolm X? Which political party supported civil rights movements and legislation during the 1960's?
Question 3
How did President Ronald Reagan and the Republican Party view the civil rights movements? What main issues gave rise to the Cultural Wars of the 1990's? Why did a majority of women support the Roe v. Wade decision? How did the Supreme Court decision contribute to a fight for privacy? Think about the LGBTQ community. How have the ideas of democracy spread throughout the world? Think about globalization.
Question 4.
Where are we today? How do Americans view freedom- economically, socially, and politically? Think about the January 6th, 2021, Insurrection, Covid-19 pandemic, etc. Do American's ideas about freedom differ, how? How would you explain the current marches and protests against police brutality? How do Democrats and Republicans differ on key issues like abortion, immigration, gun use, marijuana legalization, and the Federal Government?