Due Date—Nov. 27 at 11:30 p.m

• Discuss the critical thinking question in 50 words: “Do I think that the United States has listened to the warning of a World War II Five-Star General elected President of the United States (Eisenhower) against those who would profit from war and against not trying all possible peace initiatives first?”

• In order to receive credit, use specific material (characters, setting, events) and date from the Eisenhower speech to guide your personal response. A quote is not required; however, if you use a quote, do not just give a quote without explanation of the context.

Discussion 2

• Rachel Carson—from “Silent Spring”
  • Discuss the critical thinking question in 50 words: “Why do I think the concerns with the environment are not given more serious consideration in 2017?”
  • In order to receive credit, use specific material (characters, setting, events) and date from the Carson excerpt to guide your personal response. A quote is not required; however, if you use a quote, do not just give a quote without explanation of the context.
• DISCUSSION 3
• Martin Luther King, Jr.—“I Have a Dream”
  • Discuss the critical thinking question in 50 words: “Do I know the role Alabama played in trying to maintain legalized segregation in the United States?”
  • In order to receive credit, use specific material (characters, setting, events) and date from the King speech to guide your personal response. A quote is not required; however, if you use a quote, do not just give a quote without explanation of the context.
• DISCUSSION 4
• Bob Dylan—“The Times They Are A-Changin’”
  • Discuss the critical thinking question in 50 words: “Do I think there is always a generation gap, including in 2017?”
  • In order to receive credit, use specific material (characters, setting, events) and date from the Dylan song to guide your personal response. A quote is not required; however, if you use a quote, do not just give a quote without explanation of the context.