unit 1 lessons 1-5 journal entries

U1L01J1 – Lesson Journal EntryToday both television and social media have contributed to the changing nature of presidential campaigns. How has new media like 24 hour news channels and social media (e.g., Facebook and twitter) changed politics? Do you think the changes are mostly positive or negative? Support your position with evidence.

U1L02J1 – Lesson Journal EntryDon’t let it be forgot, that once there was a spot, for one brief, shining moment that was known as Camelot.

“There’ll be great presidents again … but there will never be another Camelot.”

— Jacqueline Kennedy

What do you believe Jackie Kennedy meant when she spoke the words above? Do you agree or disagree? Can we have another Camelot?

U1L03J1 – Lesson Journal EntryDid you know:

• Richard M. Nixon proposed it.
• Dwight D. Eisenhower planned it.
• Robert F. Kennedy championed it.
• John F. Kennedy approved it.
• The CIA carried it out.
• 1,197 invaders were captured – 200 of them had been soldiers in Batista’s army (14 of those were wanted for murder in Cuba).
• One CIA soldier fired the first shot.
• A volunteer teacher was the first Cuban casualty.
• 4 American pilots and over 100 Cuban invaders were killed in battle.
• 1,400 Cuban invaders felt betrayed by their sponsor.
• One U.S. senator lied to the United Nations.
• One U.S. president was embarrassed in front of the world.

Based on the list of facts above, answer the following questions:

1. What do you believe was the reaction of the American people about the Bay of Pigs Invasion?
2. What do you believe was the reaction of the Cuban people about the Bay of Pigs Invasion?
3. Why do you believe that President Kennedy approved the invasion?

U1L04J1 – Lesson Journal Entry How would you evaluate President Kennedy’s handling of this crisis? What does it say about his style of leadership?

U1L05J1 – Lesson Journal EntryWrite a breaking news report to update the American people about the events that just unfolded in Dallas. Be sure to include how this event will affect the country and how it will be remembered.