What's Radical?

Pictured above is the famous John Brown of Kansas who felt very strongly against the ideals of slavery. He hated slavery with every fiber of his being. He was responsible for the deaths of 5 people in the Pottawatomie Massacre. He tried to lead a slave revolt by capturing an arsenal in Harpers Ferry, Virginia. Some people approved of his actions while some called him a radical and a terrorist.

Questions to Consider:

What is the difference between having strong beliefs and being a radical? Is it an act of terrorism if you agree with the principles behind it?

Chapter 11 Test Review

I will answer any and all questions related to Chapter 11 right here! Be patient, I can only answer so fast. Please read all questions before asking because someone might have already asked your question. Try and be as specific as you can when asking so you question is not too broad. Good luck on your test tomorrow!

Is This Really Progress?

Throughout history man has come up with new technologies, inventions, and advancements to improve our way of life. Many inventions have had tremendous impacts on society. Some examples include the wheel, gravity, telegraph, automobile, planes, television, computers, and the Internet just to name a few. Yes there are a lot of great things, but is new really better? There were other inventions like guns, grenades, the cotton gin, and the atomic bomb. Were those positive impacts to society?

Question to Consider:

Are new ways of doing things always beneficial?