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=Final Seminar (7/13): Debate Challenge!!!=



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You will pick 1 out of the 3 Body Paragraphs to support your thesis. Debate 1: Overall Topic: Was the American Revolution necessary?

You will formulate your perspectives from the viewpoints of John Adams, the Massachusetts lawyer who sought __lawful__ and complete separation from Great Britain, and John Dickinson, the Pennsylvania lawyer who sought reconciliation with King George III. You will be expected to craft your viewpoint from one of the two men. You will develop your argument based on these supporting questions: The following video is from the HBO series //John Adams//: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RDzwtl5Z2cA&feature=related Intro: What were the causes of the American Revolution?
 * 1) Who was John Adams/John Dickinson and what were their opinions on rebellion?
 * 2) What positions did John Adams and John Dickinson occupy in the Continental Congress //and// their communities and how did these positions shape their opinions of rebellion?
 * 3) What effect did each man have on the Continental Congress?
 * 4) Conclusion: Was rebellion inevitable in the eyes of Adams and Dickinson? What were their thoughts and how do they support and enhance your viewpoint?

Debate 2: Was the Civil War necessary?

For this debate, you will argue that the Civil War was either for the Emancipation of the Slaves or Preservation of the Union. Remember, you must have sources //**OTHER**// than the provided videos. Lincoln 1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m2lp_bXY7Ek Lincoln 2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d91IpWAM2cE&feature=related Lincoln 3: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lF4kl46e-Vg&NR=1

Intro: What were the causes of the Civil War?
 * 1) Tell Abraham Lincoln's story. What did he stand for?
 * 2) Where did he draw his support from?
 * 3) What were his policies and what effect did they have on their country?
 * 4) Conclusion: What impacts did Lincoln's leadership have on the nation? How did these impacts shape how the American people live today?

Debate 3: How did the World Wars shape America's role the modern world?

For this debate you will choose on the positive side: United States; or on the negative side: Germany/Japan.

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Germany Japan Intro: What separated the World Wars from traditional European wars?
 * 1) How did the countries contrast with one another at the outset of each war?
 * 2) Who were the leaders? Shape your opinion from their outlook.
 * 3) The United States had a moral high ground to enter each conflict. The Germans and the Japanese had economic reasons. Give specific examples then state which is superior.
 * 4) Conclusion: Are the World Wars directly responsible for today's world?