Prohibition

Most would say that prohibition was a failed effort.  Do you agree? 

Read this text

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What were the arguements both for and against prohibition?
Who were the people involved?
Why did prohibition end?

After reading the website, chose one or more question below and post your comments on the blog.

Are there any comparisons or connections that you can make between prohibition of the 1920's and today?
Was it a good idea?

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Harlem Renaissance

The Harlem Renaissance was a significant time period in our history, yet most African Americans at that time where not active participants in the renaissance.
Click the Harlem Renaissance link:

 Harlem Renaissance


Consider the following questions as you read:
What is the "Harlem Renaissance?" 
How did it start?
Who were the people involved?
Why Harlem?

After reading the website, chose one or more question below and post your comments on the blog:

What was the significance of the Harlem Renaissance?
How do you think the the Harlem Renaissance effected the lives of African Americans during that time? (Remember most African Americans did not participate or live in Harlem.)
Do you believe that Marcus Garvey's "Back to Africa" movement was realistic?  Why?
The Harlem Renaissance did come to an end.  Do you think it was inevitable for the Renaissance to come to any end? Why?

You post should be at least 10 sentences.