Larry Williams
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Answered a Question in A Christmas Carol
I think that post #3 has figured it out. Dickens has used the cold and the fact that it does not bother Scrooge to symbolize how cold hearted he is. The transformation that Scrooge goes through... -
Answered a Question in History
I think that FDR is telling the American people that as a country and as individuals we must remain committed to making the world a safe place for all people. He refers to living as men not as... -
Answered a Question in Richard Nixon's Presidency
I have to agree that President Nixon should have been tried for his crimes and sentenced to whatever punishment was deemed correct in a court room. I think that we have to make certain that all... -
Answered a Question in Segregation and the Civil Rights Movement
I would say that the impact from the Civil Rights Movement was felt by all. As a youngster growing up in a rural area of the Central United States I really had no personal experience other than... -
Answered a Question in History (General)
This is an interesting topic. The use of a ball point pen initially made it much easier and quicker to communicate with people. Think about our own lives today, how many times do we use a... -
Answered a Question in History
I think had Lincoln been allowed to oversee the Reconstruction process we would have seen a smoother transition from slavery to non slavery as a way of life in the South. As someone else has... -
Answered a Question in History
As mentioned by others one advantage of the North was that they had access to the factories to arm their army. They also had more people from which to draw from to make up the Army. I would... -
Answered a Question in Lyndon B. Johnson's Presidency
I would have to agree with the above post. While the programs started by Johnson may not have eliminated poverty and created racial equality during the time that Johnson was in office his programs... -
Answered a Question in James Monroe's Presidency
Over the years the Monroe Doctrine has become the "hall pass" so to speak allowing the United States to intervene where they feel there is a possible threat to the Democratic government of any... -
Answered a Question in The Great Depression
While FDR had many things in place to attempt to bring us out of the Depression the start of World War II was the catalyst to getting the economy going and ending the depression. While Roosevelt... -
Answered a Question in European Exploration of America
If you look at the fact that many Europeans felt that there was nothing beyond Europe and that the world itself was flat, I would say that the discovery of a new world by Columbus had a huge impact... -
Answered a Question in The Vietnam War
One of the most vivid images I remember from the Vietnam War was the nightly images that appeared on the national news. It was the first time that the media had the ability to actually broadcast... -
Answered a Question in Rutherford B. Hayes's Presidency
Hayes was elected only after a special commission was established to decide disputed electoral votes. While in office he worked to help minorities in their fight for equal rights, he worked to... -
Answered a Question in Immigration and Nativism in the 1920s
As mentioned in an above post, 1920 was immediately after World War I, much of the nation was becoming more interested in doing what was "best" for the United States and Americans. I would say that... -
Answered a Question in History
I think if you look at Nationalism as how it relates to the stabilization within the country, it does stabilize it. It promotes community and cooperation all for one cause. However as mentioned... -
Answered a Question in Western Expansion, Manifest Destiny, and the Mexican-American War
I think that the reasons for Westward Expansion were numerous. Some wanted to got west for adventure, some for wealth, and some were simply looking to find a spot they could call their own. As far... -
Answered a Question in Franklin D. Roosevelt
I would have to agree with brettd in saying that the infrastructure that he was able to add through his work programs is a lasting legacy on the landscape of the United States. I have to wonder if... -
Answered a Question in History
I would agree that one of the biggest reasons it is one of the most important stories of the decade is the fact that he is the first African-American to be elected as President of the United... -
Answered a Question in The Holocaust
I think that Hitler was able to spin the Holocaust in a way that most Germans saw nothing wrong with what was going on. I am not sure the rest of the world even understood what was actually going... -
Answered a Question in Andrew Jackson's Presidency
I would say that Andrew Jackson probably does not deserve to be on the $20.00 dollar bill. As others have stated in above posts he was very anti-indian. I would say the deciding factor of him being... -
Answered a Question in History
I would agree that Roosevelt's New Deal was the beginning of our Modern Day economic system. The New Deal was the beginning of lots of government interaction in the economy of the country. I am not... -
Answered a Question in History
As others have stated primary sources are generally only form one point of view, however all research has the possibility of being biased. As you use and collect sources it is your responsibility... -
Answered a Question in Literature
I think that you have to look at the ages of the students, hopefully you have chosen books for younger students that do not have this as a problem. I realize that some literature taught at the high... -
Answered a Question in Unions and the Labor Movement
I feel that Labor Unions serves to create better and safer working conditions in the beginning. While I am sure they still function in that capacity in recent years what is released publicly is the... -
Answered a Question in History
Looks like phonpei has got you off to a great start. I would think that any old archived news articles from that time would be available at the libraries in that area. Also there should also be... -
Answered a Question in The Vietnam War
I would agree with the last post in that it depended on when they served. Early in the War it was accepted opinion that we were there to help oppressed people against an aggressor. As the war drug... -
Answered a Question in Theodore Roosevelt
I think some of the things accomplished by Roosevelt were important. He was instrumental in the building of the Panama Canal which provided a shorter sea route for trade. He was instrumental in... -
Answered a Question in History
I would say even though you are only a teenager all aspects of globalization still have an impact on your life. As mentioned by someone else terrorism has had an adverse effect on some of our... -
Answered a Question in Reconstruction
The point of emphasis of reconstruction after the Civil war was to help black Americans become equal citizens. This obviously met with a lot of resistance from groups in the south. While laws were... -
Answered a Question in History
Two things that were put in place with the Civil Rights ACt of 1964 were that there would be no federal money for schools that remained segregated. Also any company wanting federal money or... -
Answered a Question in Life in the Roaring Twenties
The people who gained the most during the 20's were the business owners. Consumers had money to spend and went looking to spend it on many of the new electronics which became popular during this... -
Answered a Question in History
As mentioned in post number 4 I have never read or heard anything to suggest that the decision to use weapons of mass destruction had anything to do with sending Stalin a message. I would say... -
Answered a Question in History
From what I have read it appears they want us to believe that they are striving for a balance in the curriculum. I am certain that is not the real reason. One article states that they have removed... -
Answered a Question in Globalization and Technological Advancements
I still think that a lot of the information is controlled by the news agencies. They put their spin on the stories to best fit their needs or ratings. The fact however that we can transmit... -
Answered a Question in Fences
Not sure what a 6-5-1 play would look like in a baseball game. If it was simply a ball hit to the shortstop and him throwing to third or the out it would simply be a 6-5 play. Adding the 1 to it... -
Answered a Question in My Sister's Keeper
I would have to say that genetically engineered babies is unethical. We currently are able to tell quite a bit about a fetus and it's health while developing and even predict certain diseases or... -
Answered a Question in World War II
I do not think it is ever right to bomb innocent civilians in the name of war. Even looking back at Truman's decision to bomb Hiroshima and Nagasaki in the name of saving American lives was not a... -
Answered a Question in History
The war on terrorism is a war that I am not sure we can win. The characters are ever changing and are never in the same place. Look at how many years we have been looking for Bin Laden, not even... -
Answered a Question in The Lottery
I would agree that the current trends of suicides as a result of bullying probably has a lot to do with peer pressure. In most of theses cases the bullying has not been as much physical as mental,... -
Answered a Question in Literature
I have observed many different classrooms. The ones where reading aloud was an everyday part of the class all seemed to have more students engaged in what was going on. I have found that even your... -
Answered a Question in Dorothy Canfield Fisher
I would agree with Post 4 in that we still need to lean on mothers even after they have enabled us be independent. As a parent I hope that my children eventually find it "unnecessary " to lean on... -
Answered a Question in Essays
I would agree with the above post. Think of a time you have had a disagreement with a close friend and how you felt at that time. Your journal entry from your point of view should be an easy one.... -
Answered a Question in The Chrysanthemums
I would agree with one of the above posts that if the jobs are available and the citizens are not filling them then people from the neighboring islands should be able to take those jobs. The... -
Answered a Question in History
I am not sure you can say that revolutions are worth the lives that are lost during the revolution. I would agree that all peaceful avenues of change should be attempted before violence. I think... -
Answered a Question in Adolf Hitler
As stated above someone can be considered a genius and still be a very bad person. It would be hard for me to acknowledge someone who brought about as many evils as Hitler did to a stature of... -
Answered a Question in Dr. Seuss (Theodor Seuss Geisel)
While much of Suess's writing is appealing to children, there is no doubt that there were sometime deeper messages involved. Studies of some of his writing will show decidedly political... -
Answered a Question in History
African Americans formed two major all black units, the 92nd and the 93rd. The 92nd was formed entirely of black draftees and was kept out of actual combat areas and were assigned to labor... -
Answered a Question in Hatchet
Brian is flying to northern Canada to see his father. The pilot gives Brian the opportunity to see how to fly a plane by giving him a brief lesson. The pilot then has a heart attack and Brian... -
Answered a Question in Because of Winn-Dixie
In the book Because of Winn-Dixie the young girl India Opal Buloni is 10 years old. Opal finds a big ugly dog in the Winn-Dixie Supermarket after her and she move to Florida. Her father, a... -
Answered a Question in History
I don't think you can say the South "never" had a chance to defeat the North. However the odds were definitely against them. The North had the infrastructure to fight a longer war than the more...