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Defining Greatness. Prove that your assigned individual was GREAT. Factors that prove GREATNESS. It must stand the test of time—it needs to be lasting—something that only impacts a society or people for a short period does not qualify It must be significant
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Defining Greatness Prove that your assigned individual was GREAT
Factors that prove GREATNESS • It must stand the test of time—it needs to be lasting—something that only impacts a society or people for a short period does not qualify • It must be significant • Test of time—25, 50, 150 years latter it is still significant • Able to define the lasting impact—what changed, how did it change?
What happened? • • What is essential to remember? • • What was the outcome? • • Who was involved? • • Why did this happen? • • What was the main point? • • What should other people know and remember about this event/person?
Examples of “Great” People Marilyn Monroe Elvis
Marilyn Monroe—You have to be joking! • 1st sex symbol • Model—pin-up girl turned actress • Provocative and suggestive poses • Defined or created “sex symbol” • Blondes have more fun!
President Richard Nixon • #1 Ending the Vietnam War—internal • How did he end the Vietnam War • When did he do this • Lasting effects—significant changes
#2 New Foreign Policy—external • New friends from old enemies (China, India, USSR) • Strategic Arms Limitation Treaty
#3 Economics • Oil embargo • Wage and Price controls • Welfare
#4 Watergate • Abuse of Power • “deep throat” • Impeachment • Resignation • Scrutiny of the President
#5 Completion of the Space Race • Astronauts land on the moon • NASA as a lasting government agency • U. S. Supremacy