Americanists....worldwide!

From Lugano to La Jolla....what a remarkable amalgam of ideas, insights, and perspectives. Welcome to this site. Mr. Izsa (TASIS) and Mrs. Shaul (LJCDS) invite you to join us in our conversations about the history and the realities of America's history and culture--from a decidedly international perspective.

Each month a new series of questions will be posted here by Mr. Izsa and Mrs. Shaul. Please click on the blog posts and write in your comments for the questions below, per your teacher's instructions.

Please make certain that entries are thoughtfully written (check for typos and grammatical faux pas), as erudite as you can make them, and appropriately worded for a school-related activity (note: students from other parts of the world may not share your same philosophies or your same sense of humor, so please be mindful of our differences).

With every blog session assigned, one or two can be direct responses to the questions, but at least one MUST respond directly to the students who have already written posts, answering one thread per question (more is welcome, this is the minimum requirement).Be specific. Explain why you might agree or disagree with their (his/her) opinions. Feel free to "debate" or "discuss" with your international counterpart. Make sure we can identify you with your name so you can receive credit for your contributions.


Wednesday, April 9, 2014

April question #1


To what extent do you think the failure of Prohibition has influenced many states' decisions to begin legalizing the use of marijuana today? What do you think of the states’ control over these decisions even as the Federal government continues to ban marijuana use.
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April question #2


To what extent did the United States' entry into World War I set this country on a path to always becoming militarily involved in international affairs? 
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April question #3


Whether it's the start of WWI (the first mechanized war) the start of the Cold War and the usage of the atom bomb, or American soldiers in Iraq who correspond with their families via Skype, America has a long history of technological advancements coming as a result of the money spent on warfare.  Do you think the United States would have the technology as quickly if it did not have the wars?  Where else—and what else—could the impetus for such tech advancements come from?
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