What fantastic thing happened when Franklin died?  

Concerning women, what did Franklin do that was “ahead of his time?”  

Heading into the presidential primary, liberals were in turmoil; incumbent President Lyndon B. Johnson had declined to seek reelection in a surprise move, and his probably successor, Robert F. Kennedy (the brother of John F. Kennedy), was assassinated by a madman while on the campaign trail. This made the atmosphere heading into the candidate selection process chaotic. Protests outside of in Chicago led to police beatings and brutality and the injuries of hundreds of protestors. Spectators watched the event live, on television, and it contributed to the sense of civil breakdown in a year of unprecedented violence and unrest.

, the nationalist leader of Vietnam, had been backed by the United States during Vietnam’s fight against the Japanese in World War II, but by 1945 the leader was pushing for independence from France and even turned to the Soviet Union for assistance. During the Cold War, this figure turned into a major opponent of the United States, eventually leading his country to victory over the USA in the Vietnam War.

Part 3 Essay Question :Your essay should have an introduction with a clear and specific thesis, a body with evidence, and a conclusion that reinforces your central argument. Select the option you feel the most comfortable with and answer it to the best of your ability.Choose ONE (1) of the following options:What were the main challenges to capitalism and democracy in America during the 1930s and 1940s? Describe the America First Committee and the Popular Front; in what ways did these groups present serious alternatives to capitalism and democracy in the United States? Who were prominent members or supporters of both groups? In what ways did the United Kingdom encourage the United States to reaffirm its commitment to capitalism and democracy and attempt to convince the United States to intervene against the fascists during WWII?What were Adolf Hitler’s motivations for war in the lead-up to WWII? What evidence suggests that Hitler initially wanted to fight a limited war of expansion rather than a total war? In what ways did Hitler’s interference in military operations contribute to Germany’s defeat during WWII? Be sure to use specific evidence.Why does the phrase “look to the sky, keep looking, keep watching the sky!” reflect several fears that ordinary Americans had during the 1950s and 1960s? Why would Americans believe that threats to their lives or way of life would come from the sky? What evidence do you have to support your claim? What was MAD and who supported it? Who were some critics of MAD and what were their arguments against the policy?

was one of the largest labor organizations in America during the late-nineteenth and early-twentieth centuries. This organization was more exclusive than most – not only limiting membership to white men, but also to skilled workers. It advocated for more than just better working conditions – it was a response to the rise in scientific management and the decline in the personal autonomy of the worker.

Movie star exemplified the New Modern Woman of the 1920s and the changing gender expectations for some single women. She was unapologetic about her own sexuality; instead of denying rumors of her promiscuous sexual behavior when they emerged, she embraced them (even some rumors that are likely to have been fabricated).

Borrowing from the Schlieffen Plan that had been executed during World War I, Germany invaded France through the Ardennes Forest and neutral Belgium. This caught France and the British Expeditionary Force off guard; their main armies were encircled and only narrowly escaped during . France fell to the Nazis just six weeks after the start of the invasion.

Part 3 Essay Question :Your essay should have an introduction with a clear and specific thesis, a body with evidence, and a conclusion that reinforces your central argument. Select the option you feel the most comfortable with and answer it to the best of your ability.Choose ONE (1) of the following options:The period of time between the 1890s and the 1930s saw increasing restrictions on immigration. What do you believe accounted for the rise of nativism in the United States and the mounting concerns over immigration? What were immigrants expected to do in order to prove that they were loyal U.S. citizens? Which groups of immigrants faced particularly strong forms of discrimination or were particularly targeted to discourage their migration to the United States?Who were the Progressive Presidents and what were their platforms? What policy concerns were common to each of the three Progressive Presidents? Which policies differed? Whose presidency do you believe was the most progressive, and why?How did Americans on the home front contribute to the war effort during the Great War? What roles did women have in the war effort during the Great War and how did their roles contribute to greater personal freedoms after the war? What happened to Americans who did not participate in the war effort or who spoke out against the war?

The Soviet Union oversaw the completion of a collective defensive agreement between communist-controlled countries in Eastern Europe in 1955, known as . This mutual defensive alliance of communist countries was a reaction to a similar effort the United States had overseen for the alliance of western capitalistic democracies in 1949.