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The purpose of this essay is to answer the question who was more influential in the 1920s and 1980s Great Persons or Civil Society? Within this essay we are using the four Great Man criteria. They are 1. Describe the significance of the accomplishment 2. Explain the endurance of the legacy 3. Describe the extent of the topics influence 4. Explain impact on daily life of people then and now. My three 1920s topics are Federal Bureau of Investigation, J. Edgar Hoover by Jill W., Columbia Broadcasting System, William S. Paley by Becca J., and Franklin D. Roosevelt, infantile paralysis (polio) by Corbin D. My three 1980s topics are The Berlin Wall Collapses by Sarah H., Cult of Celebrity Princess Diana, John Lennon by Alex K., and Hip Hop Run DMC, Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five by Corbin D.

All three of the 1920s topics had significances of accomplishment. First, J. Edgar Hoover created a better Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). “Thanks to Hoover, the agency went from inefficient to the leading intelligence agency in the US.” (Jill W.) This was significant because the United States cracked down on crime. Second, William Paley founded Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS). “With Paley's help, CBS went on to play a role in the development of color television.” (Becca J.) This was significant because you could receive the news faster in your own home. Third, President Franklin D. Roosevelt (FDR) suffered from polio. “In 1938, FDR announced the creation of the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis (today known as the March of Dimes Foundation) to fund polio research.” (Corbin D.) This was significant because it lead to a cure of polio and saved many lives. I believe that finding the cure to polio was the most significant 1920s topic.

These 1920s topics had endurance of legacy. First, The FBI is still a great crime fighting agency today. “Thanks to Hoover the entire lay out of law enforcement was changed for the better.” (Jill W.) Second, CBS is still a great news network in our society, this week CBS broadcasted the final four. “Having these new technologies, people became more informed politically and culturally and even had more social parties since they could now listen to all their favorite songs without paying a band to come play.” (Becca J.) Third, In the 1920s polio was an epidemic. Many children were dying and becoming paralyzed from this disease. “Today, health officials report that polio is a threat to only a handful of countries, with fewer than 2,000 worldwide cases each year.” (Corbin D.) In my opinion the topic with the most enduring legacy was the cure of polio. This is because children’s lives were saved.

These 1920s topics have influenced our culture today. First, The FBI keeps the United States safe from criminals. “Hoover introduced the centralized fingerprint file, which made it more difficult to get away with crime, influencing people to think twice about doing illegal things.” (Jill W.) Second, CBS gave us news, sports, and entertainment in our homes and still does today. “In the 21st century, CBS has been named the number supplier of sports events and anthology. This has spread culture and a way of every day living through the nation, creating a sense of national unity.” (Becca J.) Third, President Roosevelt helped cure polio and influenced other to get involved in the cure. “In the years between 1938 and the approval of the vaccine discovered by Dr. Salk in 1955, the foundation spent $233 million on polio patient care.” (Corbin D.) In my opinion CBS is more influential because people are watching CBS news, sports, and entertainment everyday.

These 1920s topics have an impact on daily life. First, The FBI is protecting the United States from criminals and terrorist. “The impact of the FBI and Hoover on the 21st century was that that he laid down the foundation for how we now practice law enforcement.” (Jill W.) Second, CBS programs have a major impact on the American society. “Focusing on what the audiences wanted to see, CBS is still showing programs this day and influencing people in politics and entertainment.” (Becca J.) Third, FDR creating the March of Dimes had the ultimate impact on polio. He helped cure it. “Today there are almost no cases of people having polio.” (Corbin D.) The cure for polio had the largest impact because FDR helped find a cure for it.

All three of the 1980s topics had significances of accomplishment. First, Mikhail Gorbachev tore down the Berlin Wall which separated West Germany and East Germany. “The Berlin Wall represented the tensions of the Cold War between communism and democracy and after the collapse, democracy took over from popular demand. In result of Gorbechev’s reformation of foreign policy with its satellites, the Berlin Wall collapsed and the reunified Germany adopted a democracy.” (Sarah H.) This was significant because it lead to the end of the cold war. Second, Princess Diana and John Lennon were popular icons in American culture. “Not only was the wedding televised and watched by millions around the globe, but the young princess Diana soon became the most photographed and known person in the world.” (Alex K.) This was significant because they were admired by many people in the world. Third, Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five created Hip Hop. They wanted to create a new kind of music and a new kind of dress. “In 1982, Grandmaster Flash recorded “The Message,” which was the first rap song to paint a realistic, dismal and graphic picture of life in the slums of America.” (Corbin D.) This was significant because Hip Hop lead to Rap which is very popular today. I believe that the tearing down of the Berlin Wall was the most significant topic because it brought peace between Russia and the United States.

These 1980s topics had endurance of legacy. First, When Gorbachev brought down the Berlin Wall it brought peace between the U.S. and the Soviet Union “Gorbachev demonstrated his political change by opening new negotiations with the United States. He and Reagan signed the "Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty on December 8, 1887, which called for the destruction of all middle range weapons and started a breathtaking process that concluded with the end of the Cold War and reunification of Germany.” (Sarah H.) Second, People are still listening to John Lennon’s and the Beatles music today. “His music inspired people around the world and he became a phenomenon.” (Alex K.) Third, Hip Hop music is still popular today and is listened to world wide. “Hip Hop has endured and had a major impact on the Twenty-First Century. It is the most popular music around the world. Rappers make up most of the downloaded songs on iTunes. The number one artist is the Black Eyed Peas, along with FloRida, Rihanna, Beoncyé and Kanye West.” (Corbin D.) In my opinion the topic with the most enduring legacy was The tearing down of the Berlin Wall because if the wall wasn’t brought down we would still be in a cold war with the Soviet Union.

These 1980s topics have influenced our culture today. First, Gorbachev wanted peace between the United States and Soviet Union. “So when Reagan Demanded that "Mr. Gorbachev [to] tear down [the Berlin] Wall", he supported it and the reunification of a democratic Germany.” (Sarah H.) Second, Princess Diana created multiple charities that are still popular today "Even after her death the princess remained front-page news" (Alex K.) Third, Hip Hop music has influenced all aspects of American culture. “Hop is a movement that has had a great impact on our culture. Rap music is used by companies such as Nike and McDonalds to sell their products. Rap music has influenced the clothes that we wear.” (Corbin D.) In my opinion Hip Hop music has been more influential because the Rap culture touches all parts of the United States.

These 1980s topics have an impact on daily life. First, the collapse of the Berlin Wall brought peace between the U.S. and the Soviet Union. “The deconstruction of the Berlin wall was the start of the end to communist rule and the cold war changing lives around the world.” (Sarah H.) Second, Princess Diana is still popular. Her son’s will rule Great Britain. “She became a trade mark and a symbol of love and peace to the people who admired her.” (Alex K.) John Lennon’s music is still popular and has an impact on people today. “After his death, he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. He was famous in life and death.” (Alex K.)Third, Hip Hop created Rap music. “Hip hop impacted our language, our clothes, and what we buy. It also helped destroy stereotypes that black people are bad.” (Corbin D.) In my opinion Hip Hop has the largest impact on daily life today because so many teenagers are influenced by Rap artists.

Some of the topics are more influential than others. For the 1920s topics the order of greatest influences is 1. Franklin D. Roosevelt, infantile paralysis (polio), 2. Columbia Broadcasting System, William S. Paley, and 3. Federal Bureau of Investigation, J. Edgar Hoover. I chose this order because FDR found the cure to polio which has saved many lives. This is more important than TV shows and fighting crime. I chose CBS over the FBI because CBS provides us with news, sports, politics, and entertainment. For the 1980s topics the order of greatest influence is 1. The Berlin Wall Collapses, 2. Hip Hop Run DMC, Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five, and 3. Cult of Celebrity Princess Diana, John Lennon. I chose this order because The tearing down of the Berlin Wall stopped the Cold War between the United States and Soviet Union. Also it brought peace between the two countries. This is more important than Hip Hop music and celebrities such as Princess Diana and John Lennon. I chose Hip Hop music over celebrities because Hip Hop has had a major impact on our world today. It influences language, clothing, and what we buy. In summary, curing polio was the greatest accomplishment of the 1920s and ending the Cold War was the greatest accomplishment of the 1980s.

Works Cited

D., Corbin. “Franklin D. Roosevelt and Infantile Paralysis .” //American Studies Wikispace//. N.p., 15 Feb. 2012. Web. 1 Apr. 2012. .

- - -. “Hip Hop Run DMC, Grandmaster Flash and Furious Five.” //American Studies Wikispace//. N.p., 19 Mar. 2012. Web. 1 Apr. 2012. .

H., Sarah. “Collapse of Berlin Wall & Mikhail Gorbachev.” //American Studies Wikispace//. N.p., 19 Mar. 2012. Web. 1 Apr. 2012. .

J., Becca. “Columbia Broadcasting System, William S. Paley.” //American Studies Wikispace//. N.p., 15 Feb. 2012. Web. 1 Apr. 2012. .

K., Alex. “Cult of Celebrity: Princess Diana & John Lennon.” //American Studies Wikispace//. N.p., 19 Mar. 2012. Web. 1 Apr. 2012. .

W., Jill. “Federal Bureau of Investigation- J. Edgar Hoover .” //American Studies Wikispace//. N.p., 15 Feb. 2012. Web. 1 Apr. 2012. .

RUBRIC

A quality comparison essay will

•Use the __four__ criteria of Great Man Continuum to analyze the significance of three 1920’s topics and three 1980s topics. general reference, some in depth analysis

•Analyze of each of the 6 topics with evidence taken from the 1920s and 1980s wikis, Discussed not always analyzed

•Develop a thoughtful and thorough conclusions on all 6 topics, yes

•Rank the three topics for each decade and explain why one topic is more influential than the other two, <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #ff0000; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 15px;">yes

<span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #008000; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 15px;">•Answer the essay question with a clear, well reasoned argument, <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #ff0000; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 15px;">yes

<span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #008000; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 15px;">•Explain why the __second__ choice fell short compared to the __first__ choice but is more just than the __third__ choice, <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #ff0000; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 15px;">yes

<span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #008000; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 15px;">•Organize ideas in extended power paragraphs, <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #ff0000; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 15px;"> consistently; not in academic voice

<span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #008000; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 15px;">•Identify the source and establish its credibility with an appositive phrase, <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #ff0000; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 15px;">not done

<span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #008000; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 15px;">•Cite evidence with internal citations and in a Works Cited. Click links for exemplars. <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #ff0000; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 15px;">Minor Errors: no period in Internal Citations, Truncate web addresses in WC