Is America an Empire? Extra Credit USII

After learning about the beginnings of American Imperialism, and viewing the video clip on America's Empire "setting" so to speak, read the attached article entitled "Is America an Empire" from Upfront Magazine, 2003.




PLEASE read the article in it's entirety, and answer the following two questions:

http://www.dps109.org/shepard/websites/dkomie/history8/Documents/Imperialism/Resources/Is%20america%20and%20empire.pdf

1. What are some arguments made in the article that SUPPORT America's expansion around the world? Provide three examples.

2. What are some arguments made in the article that try to show America as an IMPERIAL nation with self-motives? Do you agree or disagree??

Remember to check for SPELLING errors, and write in complete sentences. 5 points possible

World History Class- Meeting of the Estates General

May 5, 1789- Versailles

I, King Louis XVI, have called this meeting to order. This is the first time each estate has met together since the year of our lord, 1614. The purpose of this meeting is to try to create a solution to our great nations growing financial problems. This is a problem we cannot avoid anymore. I wanted all of us to meet today, to discuss the financial deficit. One solution that may have to happen is the raising of taxes. This seems to be the only way of getting our great nation out of debt. I am in need of advice on all sides of the spectrum. What are your views of raising taxes? Who should pay these taxes? I felt bringing us all together may help solve something; do you think this was a good idea?

Comment below IN CHARACTER. Be sure to answer every question I have asked!

Curtly,
King Louis XVI

Arizona's Immigration Bill- Controversy continues

Below is a link to an article about the immigration issue in Arizona. Recently, Governor Jan Brewer (AZ) proposed a law that would require people who are suspected of being in the country illegally to show documentation that they are in the country legally. This has sparked a national debate for many reasons. Reasons you will read about in the article LINK BELOW.

What you need to do....
1. Read the article

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/7743046/gov_jan_brewer_files_countersuit_in.html?cat=17


2. Comment on the following two questions:
1. What are your personal views on Arizona's SB 170 bill? Is it a form of racial profiling? Racial discrimination? Why or why not?

2. Do you think Governor Brewer will win her case vs the Federal goverment, or do you think the Federal government will be successful at preventing her and Arizona from passing this bill? Explain.

This is worth 10 points. Please use complete sentences and watch for spelling errors thanks!!