DaRhonda Martin contacted her 13 year-old daughter’s teacher…

DaRhonda Martin contacted her 13 year-old daughter’s teachers asking how she is doing in school. Lately, her daughter, Katy, who up to this point had been characterized as the “ideal child,” has now become defiant, oppositional, and vindictive. Mrs. Martin adds, “The father and I have been separated for years but now Katy threatens to leave and move into his apartment over the least little thing. After all we’ve been through, that really hurts. When I challenge Katy’s behavior, it becomes all my fault. On top of all that, Katy takes no responsibility for her behavior. Needless to add, things are miserable here at home. I’ve also noticed her friends are keeping their distance, too.” Given Mrs. Martin’s account, what diagnosis could be ruled out?  

After WWI, Britain and France punished and humiliated German…

After WWI, Britain and France punished and humiliated Germany with fines and restrictions, leading to anger and desire for revenge among Germans.  After WWII, the United States did not make this same mistake, but instead spent millions of dollars rebuilding old enemies.  Though this spending was part of a Cold War containment strategy, it also had the effect of creating long-term peace instead of smoldering resentment.     

Lectures pointed out that economic depressions were regular…

Lectures pointed out that economic depressions were regular visitors through the Gilded Age and into the second period of the class.  There as the Panic of 1873, the recession of 1882, the Depression of 93, the Panic of 1907.  What law, from what president,  largely stopped or lessened this depression cycle?

In the course of this class, we’ve seen two American preside…

In the course of this class, we’ve seen two American presidents – Theodore and Franklin Roosevelt, face terrible setbacks in their lives.  Both responded by surmounting their hardships and turning weakness into strength.  What about Hitler?  Did he face a setback in life?  How did he respond?