Book 4, last essays, given to pairs to make short speech about in class

Speech optionos:

1. Considering the history of the communist movement in the world, do yuou think communism can be a good method of government? Why or why not?

2. Explain whether the Cultural Revolution and the Great Leap Forward were good or bad for the people that lived through them, and why?

3. Is nuclear power a good way to provide energy for a nation? Why or why not?

4. Some Muslims would like to live in a nation that follows Shari'ah law. What would be the good and bad side to that kind of jurisprudence.

5. Chemical and nuclear accidents, natural disasters like famine and disease and drought, combine with war to kill, injure, and sicken millions every year. Organizations like religious charities and nonprofits (like the International Red Cross) try to help those hurt. What do you think the best way to address the problems is?

6. People with grievances have used many different methods to try to get their demands met. Explain the pros and cons of each of the methods below:
   a. terrorist acts
   b. passive resistance and boycotts
   c. revolution or civil war

7. Should the United States support Israel when it faces aggression from Arab countries? Why or why not? If so, how?

8. Should the United States try to do anything about nuclear weapons in the hands of other nations? If we insist other nations should not have nuclear capablity, should we destroy all our weapons? Why or why not?

9. Was the United States right to try to get involved in Vietnam? Why or why not?