In making Schindler’s List, Spielberg says he tried to be “more of a reporter than a passionate, involved filmmaker—because I wanted to communicate information more than I needed to proselytize and convert. The information is so compelling because it wasn’t written by Hollywood authors. It comes out of the human experience…[but] out of history.” That vision influenced many of his decisions as the film’s director. Identify and describe 3 scenes that reflect Spielberg’s desire to place the viewer “inside the experiences of Holocaust survivors and actual victims as close as a movie can.” Describe the effect these scenes had on you as a viewer.

Some historians argue that the changes brought by industrialization caused americans to beomce a more secular people. to what extent do you agree or disagree, and why? use evidence from chapter 18 to make your case.

How did the supreme court change as a result of ronald reagan's presidency? answers?

The french revolution began less than two decades after the american revolution. in many ways, the american experience was an inspiration for the citizens of france. but the people of the two countries had different situations and had different concerns, which influenced the way each revolution began, progressed, and ended. in this assignment you will write an essay that compares and contrasts the two revolutions. in your essay, include information on the economic, political, or social conditions that were present; events that took place as each revolution progressed; and the final outcome of each. did the people achieve their original goals? did their goals change? were they satisfied with the outcome or did conditions worsen? to begin, consider the characteristics of each country, such as the following: • the status of ordinary citizens before the revolution • the type of government in place • the ability of the citizens to participate in their governance • the people who stepped forward as leaders • the taxes, laws, or social structure in place at the time • the outcome of the revolution compared to its original goals