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mre · Senior Member

Assignment #21: 1945-1969 DBQ Thread

Tyler W. · Veteran Member

To what extent did the baby boomers change America, politically, socially, and culturally, in the period of reform from 1960-1969.

joel the not so brave · Veteran Member

if greg wants the dbq that we both discussing in class, he's more than welcome to it; I'll find another one.

mfloyd24 · Veteran Member

i'd like to do something about the economy/the modernization of things effecting american life. yeah. . somewhere along those lines or in between.

Rachel · Veteran Member

To what extent did television of the 1950s promote or demote American outlook in political, economic, religious, and social affairs of the age. ( Give examples)

sound good ? any suggestions on how i could make it better ?

-- Edited by Rachel at 21:12, 2009-02-27

Tyler W. · Veteran Member

Any suggestions on mine to make it any more DBQier?

piracine · Veteran Member

During the post WWII years there were many developments that are reflected in our ways of life today. Speak about the these social, economic and political developments, specifically during the 1950's and show how they are reflected in our lives today.

Any good?????? Should there be no references to the present?

During the post WWII years there were many developments that affected the creation of the nations culture and lifestyle. Concentrating on the 1950's demonstrate your knowledge of the social, economic and political (things) that led to these developments.

-- Edited by piracine at 22:00, 2009-02-27

-- Edited by piracine at 22:25, 2009-02-27

James · Senior Member

McCarthyism and the effect teh Red Scare had upon people politically, socially, and religeously.

joel the not so brave · Veteran Member

Tyler W. wrote:

Any suggestions on mine to make it any more DBQier?

I enjoy your choice of words.

joel the not so brave · Veteran Member

"Between the years of 1960 and 1969, how did America's sudden push toward nonconformity help change America's view on freedom of expression, segregation and war? Give specific details pertaining to the time period."

Is this too broad? Too specific? Not very clear? I dunno. Help me out? Do you at least understand what I'm trying to ask? I not very good with words and how they come out, as we all well know...

Jessica! · Veteran Member

Using your knowledge of the years 1945 to 1960, what were the political, economic, and social causes of the Cold War between the United States and the Soviet Union?

This is all I can think of at the moment, any advice? =/

-- Edited by Jessica! at 19:15, 2009-02-28

Tyler W. · Veteran Member

To what extent did the baby boomers change America, politically, socially, and culturally, in the period of reform from 1960-1969. Give examples

Walter · Veteran Member

During the years 1950-1969 how did the automobile change america economically, culturally, and socially?

Tyler W. · Veteran Member

Walter wrote:

During the years 1950-1969 how did the automobile change america economically, culturally, and socially?

Yeah, Walter, just some advice, what's the difference between culturally, and socially, in your DBQ?

mfloyd24 · Veteran Member

During the 1950's there was a large change in the American lifestyle. In what ways did the economy relate to this social, political, and technological channge in the United States.

this is just a thought. how can i improve it? because i know it needs it.

mre · Senior Member

Tyler W. wrote:

To what extent did the baby boomers change America, politically, socially, and culturally, in the period of reform from 1960-1969.

I would frame as a statement for the writer to take a position on instead of a question, but consider different perspectives and evidence.

mre · Senior Member

mfloyd24 wrote:

During the 1950's there was a large change in the American lifestyle. In what ways did the economy relate to this social, political, and technological channge in the United States.

this is just a thought. how can i improve it? because i know it needs it.

Well, you are talking about many different ideas here. It needs to be more focused. Is the center of the question the economy?

mre · Senior Member

Rachel wrote:

To what extent did television of the 1950s promote or demote American outlook in political, economic, religious, and social affairs of the age. ( Give examples)

sound good ? any suggestions on how i could make it better ?

-- Edited by Rachel at 21:12, 2009-02-27

Think carefully about the words you use here: promote and demote 'outlook'. That is very vague. Imagine we are just having a conversation. What would your question be then?

mre · Senior Member

piracine wrote:

During the post WWII years there were many developments that are reflected in our ways of life today. Speak about the these social, economic and political developments, specifically during the 1950's and show how they are reflected in our lives today.

Any good?????? Should there be no references to the present?
During the post WWII years there were many developments that affected the creation of the nations culture and lifestyle. Concentrating on the 1950's demonstrate your knowledge of the social, economic and political (things) that led to these developments.

-- Edited by piracine at 22:00, 2009-02-27

-- Edited by piracine at 22:25, 2009-02-27

Pam, what do you mean by 'developments'? Also, I know everyone is trying to be political, economic and social - but we don't want to overdo it.

mre · Senior Member

Walter wrote:

During the years 1950-1969 how did the automobile change america economically, culturally, and socially?

I wouldn't use the auto as the focus of the question. Think of the auto as one of the documents. What could your topic be then?

mre · Senior Member

Consider these DBQ questions as a basis please everyone: http://www.engineofsouls.com/file-13

G. Larsen · Veteran Member

Thanks! I knew I'd seen that list somewhere, but I couldn't find it. Also, since foreign policy doesn't seem to be getting much love... Let me know if the scope's too broad.

Use the provided documents, as well as your knowledge of American history, to assess the validity of the statement: The United States foreign policy was effective in limiting the spread of Communism and benefitting the world between 1945 to 1969.

-- Edited by G. Larsen at 03:18, 2009-03-02

Zachary W. · Veteran Member

To what extent did HUAC and other government activities lead to the paranoia of the Red Scare in the American middle class, especially suburbia.

???????????

Jessica! · Veteran Member

Jessica! wrote:

Using your knowledge of the years 1945 to 1960, what were the political, economic, and social causes of the Cold War between the United States and the Soviet Union?

This is all I can think of at the moment, any advice? =/

-- Edited by Jessica! at 19:15, 2009-02-28

Using the documents as well as your knowledge of the years 1945 to 1960, analyze the political, economic, and social factors that caused the Cold War between the United States and the Soviet Union.

Well since it won't let me edit my post, is this one better than the other one at all?

And I reallyyyyyyy hope we have no school tomorrow! I want snow!

-- Edited by Jessica! at 03:12, 2009-03-02

joel the not so brave · Veteran Member

joel the not so brave wrote:

"Between the years of 1960 and 1969, how did America's sudden push toward nonconformity help change America's view on freedom of expression, segregation and war? Give specific details pertaining to the time period."

Is this too broad? Too specific? Not very clear? I dunno. Help me out? Do you at least understand what I'm trying to ask? I not very good with words and how they come out, as we all well know...

How about " From the years 1960 to 1969 America's sudden push toward nonconformity helped change America's view on freedom of expression, segregation and war. Using the documents and your knowledge of the period, evaluate this statement." Better? And the same as jess, why won't it allow me to edit my work?

why can i edit this one but not the others?

-- Edited by joel the not so brave at 13:28, 2009-03-02

Leslie · Veteran Member

To what extent did the widespread popularity of the television in the 1950's change America politically, culturally, and economically.

piracine · Veteran Member

mre wrote:

piracine wrote:

During the post WWII years there were many developments that are reflected in our ways of life today. Speak about the these social, economic and political developments, specifically during the 1950's and show how they are reflected in our lives today.

Any good?????? Should there be no references to the present?
During the post WWII years there were many developments that affected the creation of the nations culture and lifestyle. Concentrating on the 1950's demonstrate your knowledge of the social, economic and political (things) that led to these developments.

-- Edited by piracine at 22:00, 2009-02-27

-- Edited by piracine at 22:25, 2009-02-27

Pam, what do you mean by 'developments'? Also, I know everyone is trying to be political, economic and social - but we don't want to overdo it.

by developments I mean factors.

During the post WWII years there were many factors that contributed to the creation of the nations culture and lifestyle during the 1950's. Describe the culture and lifestyle of the 1950's in regards to; woman, the work place, and demographic changes.

mre · Senior Member

James wrote:

McCarthyism and the effect teh Red Scare had upon people politically, socially, and religeously.

Again, I want to move you all beyond the idea of introducing an issue and measuring its political, economic and social impact. Check out the other DBQ's in the link I gave you. Also, don't be limited to just the topics we've already covered.

mre · Senior Member

piracine wrote:

mre wrote:

piracine wrote:

During the post WWII years there were many developments that are reflected in our ways of life today. Speak about the these social, economic and political developments, specifically during the 1950's and show how they are reflected in our lives today.

Any good?????? Should there be no references to the present?
During the post WWII years there were many developments that affected the creation of the nations culture and lifestyle. Concentrating on the 1950's demonstrate your knowledge of the social, economic and political (things) that led to these developments.

-- Edited by piracine at 22:00, 2009-02-27

-- Edited by piracine at 22:25, 2009-02-27

Pam, what do you mean by 'developments'? Also, I know everyone is trying to be political, economic and social - but we don't want to overdo it.

by developments I mean factors.

During the post WWII years there were many factors that contributed to the creation of the nations culture and lifestyle during the 1950's. Describe the culture and lifestyle of the 1950's in regards to; woman, the work place, and demographic changes.

OK, but you are assuming that there is a national culture and lifestyle to begin with, right? What about the 'other America'?

mre · Senior Member

joel the not so brave wrote:

joel the not so brave wrote:

"Between the years of 1960 and 1969, how did America's sudden push toward nonconformity help change America's view on freedom of expression, segregation and war? Give specific details pertaining to the time period."

Is this too broad? Too specific? Not very clear? I dunno. Help me out? Do you at least understand what I'm trying to ask? I not very good with words and how they come out, as we all well know...

How about " From the years 1960 to 1969 America's sudden push toward nonconformity helped change America's view on freedom of expression, segregation and war. Using the documents and your knowledge of the period, evaluate this statement." Better? And the same as jess, why won't it allow me to edit my work?
why can i edit this one but not the others?

-- Edited by joel the not so brave at 13:28, 2009-03-02

How would you defend the opposite view? (conformity)? Are they both topically similar?

mre · Senior Member

Jessica! wrote:

Jessica! wrote:

Using your knowledge of the years 1945 to 1960, what were the political, economic, and social causes of the Cold War between the United States and the Soviet Union?

This is all I can think of at the moment, any advice? =/

-- Edited by Jessica! at 19:15, 2009-02-28

Using the documents as well as your knowledge of the years 1945 to 1960, analyze the political, economic, and social factors that caused the Cold War between the United States and the Soviet Union.

Well since it won't let me edit my post, is this one better than the other one at all?

And I reallyyyyyyy hope we have no school tomorrow! I want snow!

-- Edited by Jessica! at 03:12, 2009-03-02

You're looking for causes of the conflict? Why not examine the dynamics of that conflict from 1945-1970? Pick an example and focus on that, or a foreign policy theory (containment, massive retaliation, etc.)?

mre · Senior Member

G. Larsen wrote:

Thanks! I knew I'd seen that list somewhere, but I couldn't find it. Also, since foreign policy doesn't seem to be getting much love... Let me know if the scope's too broad.

Use the provided documents, as well as your knowledge of American history, to assess the validity of the statement: The United States foreign policy was effective in limiting the spread of Communism and benefitting the world between 1945 to 1969.

-- Edited by G. Larsen at 03:18, 2009-03-02

How do you quantify 'benefitting the world'?

mre · Senior Member

mre wrote:

G. Larsen wrote:

Thanks! I knew I'd seen that list somewhere, but I couldn't find it. Also, since foreign policy doesn't seem to be getting much love... Let me know if the scope's too broad.

Use the provided documents, as well as your knowledge of American history, to assess the validity of the statement: The United States foreign policy was effective in limiting the spread of Communism and benefitting the world between 1945 to 1969.

-- Edited by G. Larsen at 03:18, 2009-03-02

How do you quantify 'benefitting the world'?

And how do you define 'limit'? Does that mean that we simply have to confront expansion, even if we are not successful?

mre · Senior Member

Zachary W. wrote:

To what extent did HUAC and other government activities lead to the paranoia of the Red Scare in the American middle class, especially suburbia.

???????????

How do you quantify and wualify 'paranoia'?
How can you prove a connection between HUAC and paranoia?
Coudln't you say that paranoia led to the Red Scare?

mre · Senior Member

Leslie wrote:

To what extent did the widespread popularity of the television in the 1950's change America politically, culturally, and economically.

You might want to make this into a statement and anticipate some of the 'changes' that you are expecting the writer to create.

mfloyd24 · Veteran Member

mre wrote:

mfloyd24 wrote:

During the 1950's there was a large change in the American lifestyle. In what ways did the economy relate to this social, political, and technological channge in the United States.

this is just a thought. how can i improve it? because i know it needs it.

Well, you are talking about many different ideas here. It needs to be more focused. Is the center of the question the economy?

yes. the center of the question is the economy. how about this?

In what ways did the economy influence this social, political, and technological change in the United States?

Zachary W. · Veteran Member

mre wrote:

Zachary W. wrote:

To what extent did HUAC and other government activities lead to the paranoia of the Red Scare in the American middle class, especially suburbia.
How do you quantify and qualify 'paranoia'?
How can you prove a connection between HUAC and paranoia?
Coudln't you say that paranoia led to the Red Scare?

-'Paranoia' would be the suspicion that people of their neighbors being a Commie and extreme fear of Nuclear warfare that lead to the purchasing of home fall out shelters and stocking up on canned goods in a secret room in the cellar.

-Couldn't you say HUAC caused paranoia or better yet suspicion among America with their 'Hollywood Blacklist" and anti-communist propaganda.

-Couldn't you also say that the Red Scare was the paranoia and suspicion felt against Commies and Communist sympathizers. Well, I guess you could say that paranoia and suspicion lead to the Red Scare because without suspicion there wouldn't have been a Red Scare.

Would this work or is it to close to the same thing as before;

To what extent did HUAC and Joseph McCarthy lead to the suspicion felt in the American middle class, especially suburbia.

-- Edited by Zachary W. at 02:11, 2009-03-03

R. Krupa · Veteran Member

To what extent was the US successful in preventing the worldwide spread of Communism between 1945 and 1970? Answer the question using the documents provided as well as your knowledge of the time period.

piracine · Veteran Member

by developments I mean factors.

During the post WWII years there were many factors that contributed to the creation of the nations culture and lifestyle during the 1950's. Describe the culture and lifestyle of the 1950's in regards to; woman, the work place, and demographic changes.

OK, but you are assuming that there is a national culture and lifestyle to begin with, right? What about the 'other America'?

What do you mean 'other America?' Do you mean I should make it specific to the 'whites' or the middle class, or should I rephrase the question so it effects all ethnic groups??

-- Edited by piracine at 20:24, 2009-03-04

G. Larsen · Veteran Member

mre wrote:

mre wrote:

G. Larsen wrote:

Thanks! I knew I'd seen that list somewhere, but I couldn't find it. Also, since foreign policy doesn't seem to be getting much love... Let me know if the scope's too broad.

Use the provided documents, as well as your knowledge of American history, to assess the validity of the statement: The United States foreign policy was effective in limiting the spread of Communism and benefitting the world between 1945 to 1969.

-- Edited by G. Larsen at 03:18, 2009-03-02

How do you quantify 'benefitting the world'?

And how do you define 'limit'? Does that mean that we simply have to confront expansion, even if we are not successful?

I thought I could leave the definition of "limit" to the writer so they could have a bit more freedom with their answer. I could change it to "slow the expansion of Communism" or something similar to make it more direct if necessary. I had actually meant to tack on "economy" at the end, making it "benefitting the world economy," but I forgot to.

Rachel · Veteran Member

mre wrote:

Rachel wrote:

To what extent did television of the 1950s promote or demote American outlook in political, economic, religious, and social affairs of the age. ( Give examples)

sound good ? any suggestions on how i could make it better ?

-- Edited by Rachel at 21:12, 2009-02-27
Think carefully about the words you use here: promote and demote 'outlook'. That is very vague. Imagine we are just having a conversation. What would your question be then?

Spoiler

how bout any of these ?

how did television alter the perception of American life in the 1950's?

OR

Asses the validity of this statement. television contributed to the propoganda against the Soviets during the Cold War. (consider the political and ideological aspects of this statement.)

is that any better ?

mre · Senior Member

mfloyd24 wrote:

mre wrote:

mfloyd24 wrote:

During the 1950's there was a large change in the American lifestyle. In what ways did the economy relate to this social, political, and technological channge in the United States.

this is just a thought. how can i improve it? because i know it needs it.

Well, you are talking about many different ideas here. It needs to be more focused. Is the center of the question the economy?

yes. the center of the question is the economy. how about this?

In what ways did the economy influence this social, political, and technological change in the United States?

How about you form this question as a statement and consider how it could be answered from different perspectives. The differences in question options shouldn't come from the types of information that a student can include or not, but the different positions that can be defended with evidence.

mre · Senior Member

Rachel wrote:

mre wrote:

Rachel wrote:

To what extent did television of the 1950s promote or demote American outlook in political, economic, religious, and social affairs of the age. ( Give examples)

sound good ? any suggestions on how i could make it better ?

-- Edited by Rachel at 21:12, 2009-02-27
Think carefully about the words you use here: promote and demote 'outlook'. That is very vague. Imagine we are just having a conversation. What would your question be then?

Spoiler

how bout any of these ?

how did television alter the perception of American life in the 1950's?

OR

Asses the validity of this statement. television contributed to the propoganda against the Soviets during the Cold War. (consider the political and ideological aspects of this statement.)

is that any better ?

I like the second one better. What specific evidence would you use to support both sides?

mre · Senior Member

G. Larsen wrote:

mre wrote:

mre wrote:

G. Larsen wrote:

Thanks! I knew I'd seen that list somewhere, but I couldn't find it. Also, since foreign policy doesn't seem to be getting much love... Let me know if the scope's too broad.

Use the provided documents, as well as your knowledge of American history, to assess the validity of the statement: The United States foreign policy was effective in limiting the spread of Communism and benefitting the world between 1945 to 1969.

-- Edited by G. Larsen at 03:18, 2009-03-02

How do you quantify 'benefitting the world'?

And how do you define 'limit'? Does that mean that we simply have to confront expansion, even if we are not successful?

I thought I could leave the definition of "limit" to the writer so they could have a bit more freedom with their answer. I could change it to "slow the expansion of Communism" or something similar to make it more direct if necessary. I had actually meant to tack on "economy" at the end, making it "benefitting the world economy," but I forgot to.

Are you trying to connect anti-communism and US economic expansion, or are those two separate ideas thrown together?

mre · Senior Member

piracine wrote:

by developments I mean factors.

During the post WWII years there were many factors that contributed to the creation of the nations culture and lifestyle during the 1950's. Describe the culture and lifestyle of the 1950's in regards to; woman, the work place, and demographic changes.

OK, but you are assuming that there is a national culture and lifestyle to begin with, right? What about the 'other America'?
What do you mean 'other America?' Do you mean I should make it specific to the 'whites' or the middle class, or should I rephrase the question so it effects all ethnic groups??

What I mean is that there are a lot of different, diverse sub-groups of American culture and not all of them benefitted during the 1950's.

mre · Senior Member

R. Krupa wrote:

To what extent was the US successful in preventing the worldwide spread of Communism between 1945 and 1970? Answer the question using the documents provided as well as your knowledge of the time period.

This is broad but a good one. I guess I'll leave you out of my thesis-bashing session. confuse

mre · Senior Member

Zachary W. wrote:

mre wrote:

Zachary W. wrote:

To what extent did HUAC and other government activities lead to the paranoia of the Red Scare in the American middle class, especially suburbia.
How do you quantify and qualify 'paranoia'?
How can you prove a connection between HUAC and paranoia?
Coudln't you say that paranoia led to the Red Scare?
-'Paranoia' would be the suspicion that people of their neighbors being a Commie and extreme fear of Nuclear warfare that lead to the purchasing of home fall out shelters and stocking up on canned goods in a secret room in the cellar.
-Couldn't you say HUAC caused paranoia or better yet suspicion among America with their 'Hollywood Blacklist" and anti-communist propaganda.
-Couldn't you also say that the Red Scare was the paranoia and suspicion felt against Commies and Communist sympathizers. Well, I guess you could say that paranoia and suspicion lead to the Red Scare because without suspicion there wouldn't have been a Red Scare.

Would this work or is it to close to the same thing as before;
To what extent did HUAC and Joseph McCarthy lead to the suspicion felt in the American middle class, especially suburbia.

-- Edited by Zachary W. at 02:11, 2009-03-03

What I meant is that is going to be hard to prove 'paranoia' unless you look at it from a sociological perspective with a lot of data. And why do you think, in your question, that it would only affect the middle class of suburbia?

G. Larsen · Veteran Member

Upon looking at mine, it's more or less Robert's but with a brick of stupid tied around it. He did it better, he can keep it.

Assess the validity of this statement: The United States held true to its Constitution and its rhetoric of democratic ideals when working against both domestic and international Communism in the early years of the Cold War (1945-1960).

piracine · Veteran Member

mre wrote:

piracine wrote:

by developments I mean factors.

During the post WWII years there were many factors that contributed to the creation of the nations culture and lifestyle during the 1950's. Describe the culture and lifestyle of the 1950's in regards to; woman, the work place, and demographic changes.

OK, but you are assuming that there is a national culture and lifestyle to begin with, right? What about the 'other America'?
What do you mean 'other America?' Do you mean I should make it specific to the 'whites' or the middle class, or should I rephrase the question so it effects all ethnic groups??

What I mean is that there are a lot of different, diverse sub-groups of American culture and not all of them benefitted during the 1950's.
_______________________________________________________________

So would it be better if I changed the wording so they would write of those different things as well.

During the post WWII years there were many factors that contributed to the creation of the nations culture and lifestyle during the 1950's, that benefited some and excluded others. Describe the culture and lifestyle of the 1950's in regards to; woman, the work place, African Americans and demographic changes.

Zachary W. · Veteran Member

Would this work or is it to close to the same thing as before;
To what extent did HUAC and Joseph McCarthy lead to the suspicion felt in the American middle class, especially suburbia.
What I meant is that is going to be hard to prove 'paranoia' unless you look at it from a sociological perspective with a lot of data. And why do you think, in your question, that it would only affect the middle class of suburbia?

I just figured middle class suburban suspicions are easier to show, like people building and buying bomb shelters, and schools practicing drills for nuclear warfare.

mre · Senior Member

piracine wrote:

mre wrote:

piracine wrote:

by developments I mean factors.

During the post WWII years there were many factors that contributed to the creation of the nations culture and lifestyle during the 1950's. Describe the culture and lifestyle of the 1950's in regards to; woman, the work place, and demographic changes.

OK, but you are assuming that there is a national culture and lifestyle to begin with, right? What about the 'other America'?
What do you mean 'other America?' Do you mean I should make it specific to the 'whites' or the middle class, or should I rephrase the question so it effects all ethnic groups??

What I mean is that there are a lot of different, diverse sub-groups of American culture and not all of them benefitted during the 1950's.
_______________________________________________________________

So would it be better if I changed the wording so they would write of those different things as well.
During the post WWII years there were many factors that contributed to the creation of the nations culture and lifestyle during the 1950's, that benefited some and excluded others. Describe the culture and lifestyle of the 1950's in regards to; woman, the work place, African Americans and demographic changes.

OK. That works in a better direction, but I would chose a different (more active) verb than 'describe' which just means 'give a laundry list'. Know what I mean? How can you get the writer to take a position?

mre · Senior Member

Zachary W. wrote:

Would this work or is it to close to the same thing as before;
To what extent did HUAC and Joseph McCarthy lead to the suspicion felt in the American middle class, especially suburbia.
What I meant is that is going to be hard to prove 'paranoia' unless you look at it from a sociological perspective with a lot of data. And why do you think, in your question, that it would only affect the middle class of suburbia?
I just figured middle class suburban suspicions are easier to show, like people building and buying bomb shelters, and schools practicing drills for nuclear warfare.

True, but if you build the question around the positions taken rather than the evidence needed, you would be more effective. How about something as simple as 'American anti-communism was an inneffective political tool for shaping public policy and social attitudes during the Cold War?' or something like that...

Jessica! · Veteran Member

is this better?

To what extent was "massive retaliation" an effective foriegn policy tool during the Cold War era?

-- Edited by Jessica! at 04:35, 2009-03-08

mre · Senior Member

Jessica! wrote:

is this better?

To what extent was "massive retaliation" an effective foriegn policy tool during the Cold War era?

-- Edited by Jessica! at 04:35, 2009-03-08

Yes, it is a good question, but I think you have to have in mind what the foreign policy objectives of the US are. Do you think the writer will be able to figure that out?

Jessica! · Veteran Member

mre wrote:

Jessica! wrote:

is this better?

To what extent was "massive retaliation" an effective foriegn policy tool during the Cold War era?

-- Edited by Jessica! at 04:35, 2009-03-08

Yes, it is a good question, but I think you have to have in mind what the foreign policy objectives of the US are. Do you think the writer will be able to figure that out?

I don't really understand what you mean..

joel the not so brave · Veteran Member

Okay. To prove it, I wold need actual figures on how many participated in x amount of movements, right? For example, if I said something like 100,000 people were involved in the civil rights movement, would that be proving it? (That's not an actual figure, I'm just saying). So, perhaps for the thesis statement, would I add something (to prove that it affected a lot of people) like:

"Between the years of 1960 and 1969, x amount of people were affected by America's change of views on expression, segregation and war. How was this helped along by America's push toward nonconformity."? I don't know if that's exactly what you're looking for. joelhead

I had sent this in an email, but I'm sending it again just in case it got lost in the shuffle. I cannot really find documents for the DBQ if my thesis isn't solidified. does ANYONE have any advise of suggestions?!?!?!?!?!?!?

James · Senior Member

Ok, how is this:

Explain the political and religious exploitation of the Red Scare as well as its economic necessity in Post-War America.

mfloyd24 · Veteran Member

mre wrote:

mfloyd24 wrote:

mre wrote:

mfloyd24 wrote:

During the 1950's there was a large change in the American lifestyle. In what ways did the economy relate to this social, political, and technological channge in the United States.

this is just a thought. how can i improve it? because i know it needs it.

Well, you are talking about many different ideas here. It needs to be more focused. Is the center of the question the economy?

yes. the center of the question is the economy. how about this?

In what ways did the economy influence this social, political, and technological change in the United States?

How about you form this question as a statement and consider how it could be answered from different perspectives. The differences in question options shouldn't come from the types of information that a student can include or not, but the different positions that can be defended with evidence.

hm. . so i'd basically be saying

The economy influenced the social, political, and technological change in America during the 1960's.

but i'm not sure what else you mean for me to do.

mre · Senior Member

mfloyd24 wrote:

mre wrote:

mfloyd24 wrote:

mre wrote:

mfloyd24 wrote:

During the 1950's there was a large change in the American lifestyle. In what ways did the economy relate to this social, political, and technological channge in the United States.

this is just a thought. how can i improve it? because i know it needs it.

Well, you are talking about many different ideas here. It needs to be more focused. Is the center of the question the economy?

yes. the center of the question is the economy. how about this?

In what ways did the economy influence this social, political, and technological change in the United States?

How about you form this question as a statement and consider how it could be answered from different perspectives. The differences in question options shouldn't come from the types of information that a student can include or not, but the different positions that can be defended with evidence.

hm. . so i'd basically be saying

The economy influenced the social, political, and technological change in America during the 1960's.

but i'm not sure what else you mean for me to do.

Actually, we need to talk face to face. I think we're dancing with ideas and words.

mre · Senior Member

James wrote:

Ok, how is this:

Explain the political and religious exploitation of the Red Scare as well as its economic necessity in Post-War America.

Whoa. This one is really hard to defend. 1) religions exploited the red scare - as if communism was a victim?? 2) anti-communism was an economic necessity??

We need to talk. :)

mre · Senior Member

Jessica! wrote:

mre wrote:

Jessica! wrote:

is this better?

To what extent was "massive retaliation" an effective foriegn policy tool during the Cold War era?

-- Edited by Jessica! at 04:35, 2009-03-08

Yes, it is a good question, but I think you have to have in mind what the foreign policy objectives of the US are. Do you think the writer will be able to figure that out?

I don't really understand what you mean..

Foreign policy is expansive. Are you just referring to relations between the US andthe USSR, or other communist countries? Or was massive retaliation an effective tool against the French? (Quiet, Zach...)

mre · Senior Member

joel the not so brave wrote:

Okay. To prove it, I wold need actual figures on how many participated in x amount of movements, right? For example, if I said something like 100,000 people were involved in the civil rights movement, would that be proving it? (That's not an actual figure, I'm just saying). So, perhaps for the thesis statement, would I add something (to prove that it affected a lot of people) like:

"Between the years of 1960 and 1969, x amount of people were affected by America's change of views on expression, segregation and war. How was this helped along by America's push toward nonconformity."? I don't know if that's exactly what you're looking for. joelhead

I had sent this in an email, but I'm sending it again just in case it got lost in the shuffle. I cannot really find documents for the DBQ if my thesis isn't solidified. does ANYONE have any advise of suggestions?!?!?!?!?!?!?

How about: "Between 1960 and 1969, political and social nonconformity were dominant forces influencing American society and government policy."

joel the not so brave · Veteran Member

mre wrote:

joel the not so brave wrote:

Okay. To prove it, I wold need actual figures on how many participated in x amount of movements, right? For example, if I said something like 100,000 people were involved in the civil rights movement, would that be proving it? (That's not an actual figure, I'm just saying). So, perhaps for the thesis statement, would I add something (to prove that it affected a lot of people) like:

"Between the years of 1960 and 1969, x amount of people were affected by America's change of views on expression, segregation and war. How was this helped along by America's push toward nonconformity."? I don't know if that's exactly what you're looking for. joelhead

I had sent this in an email, but I'm sending it again just in case it got lost in the shuffle. I cannot really find documents for the DBQ if my thesis isn't solidified. does ANYONE have any advise of suggestions?!?!?!?!?!?!?

How about: "Between 1960 and 1969, political and social nonconformity were dominant forces influencing American society and government policy."

Okay. So i should not put it in question form, just state it and the writer has to go along with it? So "Between 1960 and 1969, political and social nonconformity were dominant forces influencing American society and government policy. Discuss."

Thanks
Now find documents?

Jessica! · Veteran Member

mre wrote:

Jessica! wrote:

mre wrote:

Jessica! wrote:

is this better?

To what extent was "massive retaliation" an effective foriegn policy tool during the Cold War era?

-- Edited by Jessica! at 04:35, 2009-03-08

Yes, it is a good question, but I think you have to have in mind what the foreign policy objectives of the US are. Do you think the writer will be able to figure that out?

I don't really understand what you mean..

Foreign policy is expansive. Are you just referring to relations between the US andthe USSR, or other communist countries? Or was massive retaliation an effective tool against the French? (Quiet, Zach...)

To what extent was "massive retaliation" an effective foriegn policy tool against the Soviet Union during the Cold War era, and how did it affect the United States both economically and politically?

piracine · Veteran Member

During the post WWII years there were many factors that contributed to the creation of the nations culture and lifestyle during the 1950's, that benefited some and excluded others. Describe the culture and lifestyle of the 1950's in regards to; woman, the work place, African Americans and demographic changes.

OK. That works in a better direction, but I would chose a different (more active) verb than 'describe' which just means 'give a laundry list'. Know what I mean? How can you get the writer to take a position?

During the post WWII years there were many factors that contributed to the creation of the nations culture and lifestyle during the 1950's, that benefited some and excluded others. Take a position and support it with details on the culture and lifestyle of the 1950's in regards to; woman, the work place, African Americans and demographic changes.

piracine · Veteran Member

Spoiler

-- Edited by piracine at 04:11, 2009-03-09

Leslie · Veteran Member

mre wrote:

Leslie wrote:

To what extent did the widespread popularity of the television in the 1950's change America politically, culturally, and economically.

You might want to make this into a statement and anticipate some of the 'changes' that you are expecting the writer to create.

Advances in technology allowed the amount of American families who owned a household to increase dramatically. To what extent did the widespread popularity of television influence American culturally, politcially, and economically.

-- Edited by Leslie at 23:32, 2009-03-09

mre · Senior Member

Leslie wrote:

mre wrote:

Leslie wrote:

To what extent did the widespread popularity of the television in the 1950's change America politically, culturally, and economically.

You might want to make this into a statement and anticipate some of the 'changes' that you are expecting the writer to create.

Advances in technology allowed the amount of American families who owned a household to increase dramatically. To what extent did the widespread popularity of television influence American culturally, politcially, and economically.

-- Edited by Leslie at 23:32, 2009-03-09

Believe me, sometimes if (rarely) I am watching television, I feel like I am increasing... What specfically is 'increasing' here? These statements don't seem to connect conceptually.

mre · Senior Member

piracine wrote:

Spoiler

-- Edited by piracine at 04:11, 2009-03-09

There is nothing in this post.

mre · Senior Member

piracine wrote:

During the post WWII years there were many factors that contributed to the creation of the nations culture and lifestyle during the 1950's, that benefited some and excluded others. Describe the culture and lifestyle of the 1950's in regards to; woman, the work place, African Americans and demographic changes.

OK. That works in a better direction, but I would chose a different (more active) verb than 'describe' which just means 'give a laundry list'. Know what I mean? How can you get the writer to take a position?

During the post WWII years there were many factors that contributed to the creation of the nations culture and lifestyle during the 1950's, that benefited some and excluded others. Take a position and support it with details on the culture and lifestyle of the 1950's in regards to; woman, the work place, African Americans and demographic changes.

Take a position on what?

G. Larsen · Veteran Member

G. Larsen wrote:

Upon looking at mine, it's more or less Robert's but with a brick of stupid tied around it. He did it better, he can keep it.

Assess the validity of this statement: The United States held true to its Constitution and its rhetoric of democratic ideals when working against both domestic and international Communism in the early years of the Cold War (1945-1960).

piracine · Veteran Member

During the post WWII years there were many changes in society that led to a different way of life, especially during the 1950s and early 1960s.

Explain the causes of these changes and they way they benefitted, or didnt benefit, Americans in regards to; the home sphere, the work place, African Americans, and demographic changes.

-- Edited by piracine at 17:03, 2009-03-11

piracine · Veteran Member

Go here for documents guys!!
http://www.historyteacher.net/AHAP/AHAP-ResearchPage.htm

James · Senior Member

Ok. I'd like to scrap my earlier idea for this:

The Vietnam War was the most opposed war in our country's recent history. Was it justified? If it was, what were the political and military justifications for this war?

mre · Senior Member

James wrote:

Ok. I'd like to scrap my earlier idea for this:

The Vietnam War was the most opposed war in our country's recent history. Was it justified? If it was, what were the political and military justifications for this war?

OK. I have to throw in on this one. You can't say that it was the most opposed war and then ask if it was justified. You've set a bias.

Walter · Veteran Member

i also may be changing my question

Walter · Veteran Member

i lied

Zachary W. · Veteran Member

Walter wrote:

i lied

There you go again with useless posts! haha

To make use of this post, what if I did:

In what ways were the lives of women affected affected in post war America.

............Wait this DBQ can be about anything?

"Also, don't be limited to just the topics we've already covered."

-- Edited by Zachary W. at 00:36, 2009-03-12

-- Edited by Zachary W. at 00:43, 2009-03-12

mre · Senior Member

Zachary W. wrote:

Walter wrote:

i lied

There you go again with useless posts! haha
To make use of this post, what if I did:
In what ways were the lives of women affected affected in post war America.
............Wait this DBQ can be about anyting?

No - I meant don't limit only to Chapter 26. You may also include 27 and 28.

mre · Senior Member

How about the documents? I can help. Where are they? evileye

James · Senior Member

The Vietnam War was the most controversal war in our country's recent history. Was it justified? If it was, what were the political and military justifications for this war?

piracine · Veteran Member

Can you help me find statistics on the demographics of the post world war years, mainly the 1950's consumerism time, all I have are maps..... :(

mfloyd24 · Veteran Member

mre wrote:

mfloyd24 wrote:

mre wrote:

mfloyd24 wrote:

mre wrote:

mfloyd24 wrote:

During the 1950's there was a large change in the American lifestyle. In what ways did the economy relate to this social, political, and technological channge in the United States.

this is just a thought. how can i improve it? because i know it needs it.

Well, you are talking about many different ideas here. It needs to be more focused. Is the center of the question the economy?

yes. the center of the question is the economy. how about this?

In what ways did the economy influence this social, political, and technological change in the United States?

How about you form this question as a statement and consider how it could be answered from different perspectives. The differences in question options shouldn't come from the types of information that a student can include or not, but the different positions that can be defended with evidence.

hm. . so i'd basically be saying

The economy influenced the social, political, and technological change in America during the 1960's.

but i'm not sure what else you mean for me to do.

Actually, we need to talk face to face. I think we're dancing with ideas and words.

arg. okay. do you still want me to try and collect primary source documents?

mfloyd24 · Veteran Member

just throwing some stuff out there. . .
even though i'm not completely sure about it. .. :/

http://www.disc.wisc.edu/codebooks/ca009001.pdf

http://www.disc.wisc.edu/reserve/index62.html

http://tigger.uic.edu/~pbhales/Levittown.html

http://images.google.com/hosted/life/l?imgurl=1fdba4f3ac077815&q=1950s%20Walt%20Disney%20source:life&prev=/images%3Fq%3D1950s%2BWalt%2BDisney%2Bsource:life%26hl%3Den

yeah. i'm not positive what to look for yet. o_O

joel the not so brave · Veteran Member

mr e, i'm emailing you my documents

Walter · Veteran Member

I'm going to be revising my question a little. I think this is a little better. How great of an effect did the auto-mobile have on changing America economically, and culturally?

James · Senior Member

I need help finding documents. Those links on Mrs. Pojer's site aren't helping me much.
Please and thank you.

joel the not so brave · Veteran Member

James wrote:

I need help finding documents. Those links on Mrs. Pojer's site aren't helping me much.
Please and thank you.

James, the power point on the vietman war. It helped me a bit; i got a few documents as well as ideas for outside information. just make sure you stay in your time period; i started getting stuff from the 70s without realzing it!

James · Senior Member

Thanks Joel.

Jessica! · Veteran Member

i need help finding documents pleaseeee!

and i don't even know if my question makes sense..

To what extent was "massive retaliation" an effective foriegn policy tool against the Soviet Union during the Cold War era, and how did it affect the United States both economically and politically?

James · Senior Member

I found the Pentagon Papers(in case anyone wants to look at them)

http://www.mtholyoke.edu/acad/intrel/pentagon/pent1.html

mre · Senior Member

James wrote:

I found the Pentagon Papers(in case anyone wants to look at them)

http://www.mtholyoke.edu/acad/intrel/pentagon/pent1.html

They are long. What are you going to cite?

mre · Senior Member

Walter wrote:

I'm going to be revising my question a little. I think this is a little better. How great of an effect did the auto-mobile have on changing America economically, and culturally?

No, you can't go in that direction. How great is way too ambiguous. Some will say a lot and some a little.

Here's what you can use: The automobile influenced American culture and economics more than any other factor. Assess the validity of this statement with your analysis of the documents and use of outside information from 1950-1970.

mre · Senior Member

Jessica! wrote:

i need help finding documents pleaseeee!

and i don't even know if my question makes sense..

To what extent was "massive retaliation" an effective foriegn policy tool against the Soviet Union during the Cold War era, and how did it affect the United States both economically and politically?

Eisenhower said some interesting things in this article. You'd have to find the original documents, but here's the site: http://hnn.us/articles/47326.html. You could also find where he said this, "Ultimately some President might have to decide that it was his duty to strike the first blow against the USSR. You try to shoot your enemy before he shoots you." I'd also include information from his famous farewll address where he warns Americans against the growth of a permanent military-industrial complex.

James · Senior Member

James wrote:

The Vietnam War was the most controversal war in our country's recent history. Was it justified? If it was, what were the political and military justifications for this war?

I have three documents!

mre · Senior Member

mre wrote:

Jessica! wrote:

i need help finding documents pleaseeee!

and i don't even know if my question makes sense..

To what extent was "massive retaliation" an effective foriegn policy tool against the Soviet Union during the Cold War era, and how did it affect the United States both economically and politically?

Eisenhower said some interesting things in this article. You'd have to find the original documents, but here's the site: http://hnn.us/articles/47326.html. You could also find where he said this, "Ultimately some President might have to decide that it was his duty to strike the first blow against the USSR. You try to shoot your enemy before he shoots you." I'd also include information from his famous farewll address where he warns Americans against the growth of a permanent military-industrial complex.

How about this? http://www.johndclare.net/images/Soviet_takeover.GIF

mre · Senior Member

mfloyd24 wrote:

mre wrote:

mfloyd24 wrote:

mre wrote:

mfloyd24 wrote:

mre wrote:

mfloyd24 wrote:

During the 1950's there was a large change in the American lifestyle. In what ways did the economy relate to this social, political, and technological channge in the United States.

this is just a thought. how can i improve it? because i know it needs it.

Well, you are talking about many different ideas here. It needs to be more focused. Is the center of the question the economy?

yes. the center of the question is the economy. how about this?

In what ways did the economy influence this social, political, and technological change in the United States?

How about you form this question as a statement and consider how it could be answered from different perspectives. The differences in question options shouldn't come from the types of information that a student can include or not, but the different positions that can be defended with evidence.

hm. . so i'd basically be saying

The economy influenced the social, political, and technological change in America during the 1960's.

but i'm not sure what else you mean for me to do.

Actually, we need to talk face to face. I think we're dancing with ideas and words.

arg. okay. do you still want me to try and collect primary source documents?

Yes. I guess we'll have to talk here too.

mre · Senior Member

Here are some great political cartoons on the Cold War in America: http://people.cohums.ohio-state.edu/childs1/Herb%20Block.htm

mre · Senior Member

piracine wrote:

Can you help me find statistics on the demographics of the post world war years, mainly the 1950's consumerism time, all I have are maps..... :(

What are you looking for specifically?

mre · Senior Member

James wrote:

The Vietnam War was the most controversal war in our country's recent history. Was it justified? If it was, what were the political and military justifications for this war?

This was last year's DBQ question. I have it in class, not home.

-- Edited by mre on Saturday 14th of March 2009 03:06:46 AM