Discussion #5: How progressive was the Progressive Era? The Progressive era stands out as a time when reformers sought to address social ills brought about by a rapidly changing society. Debates surrounded issues such as political corruption, the regulation of business practices, racial equality, women’s suffrage and the living conditions of impoverished immigrants overcrowded into … Read more
Read three of Martin Luther’s King JR speeches. Type a paragraph to summarize the main idea and three important details from each speech. Prioritize the speeches in order of significance , and explain your reasoning . Suggested speeches: “I have a Dream”,the Nobel Peace Price Acceptance Speech: “I have been to the Mountaintop”, “Letter from … Read more
“Independent of taxation, what other grievances caused the colonists to openly rebel against the British by 1775? Additionally, describe how the colonists effectively organized to oppose the British. Discuss the role of communication in facilitating the colonial resistance.