How much responsibility should the federal government take in guaranteeing its citizens a minimum standard of living

Discussion #1: Booker T. vs W.E.B.

Booker T. Washington and W.E.B. DuBois offered differing philosophies, strategies, and tactics for African Americans following Reconstruction. In your opinion, which of these leaders gave the best advice for their times? Why do you feel this way?

Discussion #2: Robber Barrons

Historians have long debated whether Rockefeller, Carnegie, Morgan, et al., were ORGANIZATIONAL and INDUSTRIAL GENIUSES or ROBBER BARONS. What do you think? Do you think they were;

Relatively good men?

Incredibly evil?

A little of both, but more one way than the other?

Would the United States have been better off without them? Why, or why not?

Discussion #3: Was prohibition a Progressive reform?

During the Progressive Era, Congress passed the 18th Amendment, prohibiting the manufacture and sale of alcohol. Do you consider this a progressive measure or a harmful measure? Do you see any similarities between outlawing liquor in the early 1900’s and outlawing recreational drugs in today’s times?

Discussion 4: Welfare Considerations

How much responsibility should the federal government take in guaranteeing its citizens a minimum standard of living? How much is too much? Should we move even further in this direction (such as national health care)? Or should we move back to placing more emphasis on the state, local government, or on the individuals, themselves?

Discussion #5: Atomic Bomb

Did Truman make the right decision on dropping the atomic bomb on Japan?

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Booker T versus W.E.B. Dubois

Booker T was an African American leader who was influential during the reconstruction process. Another leader was W.E.B. Dubois who also gave the African Americans a chance to fight for their civil rights against discrimination and oppression by the white people. Bookers T advised the people from his race who were the victims to ignore the oppression and discrimination that was common and focus….

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