The Infamous Boss Tweed
Go to the following link:
http://www.hippocampus.org/hippocampus.php/course_locator.php?course=US History II&lesson=46&topic=1&width=800&height=684&topicTitle=The%20Tweed%20Ring%20and%20Machine%20Politics&skinPath=http://www.hippocampus.org/hippocampus.skins/default
Watch the video presentation (there's a text version as well if you are having trouble getting the video to play) and respond to the following questions:
1) What are the similarities and differences between the political practices of the Gilded Age and today? (mention at least two of each)
2) Choose one of the three "explore" topics listed on the left side of the lesson (you have to start the lesson before they are available) and answer the question asked.
3) How did the rise of political "machines" cause the local, state, and federal governments to become involved in social welfare? Can you imagine a better solution?
This assignment will doubtless take you some time and effort - but I think you will enjoy the "Pre-Godfather" history of New York. Your essay should be at least 200 words long, with responses totalling 150 words. Last week's assignment was supurb - keep up the good work!
Saturday, December 31, 2011
Sunday, December 11, 2011
December 11, 2011
No homework this week - focus on preparing for your exams. See you back here after Christmas!
Sunday, December 4, 2011
Homework 7, Due December 9, 2011
The Infamous Boss Tweed
Go to the following link:
http://www.hippocampus.org/hippocampus.php/course_locator.php?course=US History II&lesson=46&topic=1&width=800&height=684&topicTitle=The%20Tweed%20Ring%20and%20Machine%20Politics&skinPath=http://www.hippocampus.org/hippocampus.skins/default
Watch the video presentation (there's a text version as well if you are having trouble getting the video to play) and respond to the following questions:
1) What are the similarities and differences between the political practices of the Gilded Age and today? (mention at least two of each)
2) Choose one of the three "explore" topics listed on the left side of the lesson (you have to start the lesson before they are available) and answer the question asked.
3) How did the rise of political "machines" cause the local, state, and federal governments to become involved in social welfare? Can you imagine a better solution?
This assignment will doubtless take you some time and effort but I'm sure you'll find it interesting. Your essay should be at least 200 words long, with responses totalling 150 words. Last week's assignment was supurb (those who did it...)- keep up the good work!
Go to the following link:
http://www.hippocampus.org/hippocampus.php/course_locator.php?course=US History II&lesson=46&topic=1&width=800&height=684&topicTitle=The%20Tweed%20Ring%20and%20Machine%20Politics&skinPath=http://www.hippocampus.org/hippocampus.skins/default
Watch the video presentation (there's a text version as well if you are having trouble getting the video to play) and respond to the following questions:
1) What are the similarities and differences between the political practices of the Gilded Age and today? (mention at least two of each)
2) Choose one of the three "explore" topics listed on the left side of the lesson (you have to start the lesson before they are available) and answer the question asked.
3) How did the rise of political "machines" cause the local, state, and federal governments to become involved in social welfare? Can you imagine a better solution?
This assignment will doubtless take you some time and effort but I'm sure you'll find it interesting. Your essay should be at least 200 words long, with responses totalling 150 words. Last week's assignment was supurb (those who did it...)- keep up the good work!
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