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Tuesday, November 18, 2008

Tuesday, November 18h


Advanced American Studies

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It's the 1970's! Although I left my leisure suit at home, today we are examining some of the economic difficulties of the 1970's. Our collective discussion centered on the odd combination of high unemployment and high inflation (stagflation). Our discussion also focused on connections to the economic difficulties of today.

Assignment: Read 727-733 (Foreign policy difficulties of the 1970's)


American Studies

After taking some notes on the key political leaders and philosophies of the 1920's, we moved to the topic of prohibition.

Assignment: Complete the reading and questions entitled The War against Demon Rum.

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