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.


Tuesday, February 16, 2016

February question #1

1.  Consider the leaders of industry of late 19th century America and how they compare to industry leaders in the 21st century.  What are their similarities?  Their distinctions? Be as specific--with names and examples of everything from miserliness to philanthropy--as possible.
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February question #2

2.  American life in the years following Reconstruction are known as the Gilded Age, for on the surface there is opportunity and industry:   "progress."  At the same time, there is abject poverty, harsh nativist ideals, and rabid racism that did not disappear simply because of the 13th-15th Amendments and several Civil Rights acts.  What aspects of late 19th century "progress" most closely match our own era?  How do our own conversations about race in America reflect on the tremendous (actual) progress we have made--or not?
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February question #3

3.  Justice Antonin Scalia's death leaves a tremendous opportunity for the White House to nominate a new justice whose presence will affect law and policy for decades.  What leading nominee interests you for this position, and why?
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