The Atomic Bomb - Right or Wrong

Read the Google Doc I shared with you about the reasons for dropping the two atomic bombs on Japan in August of 1945.  Do you think the United States was justified in dropping the bombs?  Answer that question in your journal in a full multi-paragraph answer where you cite evidence and information from the reading.

Dissent and the Palmer Raids

JOURNAL TO BLOG: 
Recognizing the need to “insure domestic tranquility,” how would
you react to Attorney General Palmer and the general public’s
attitude toward dissent?

HELPFUL STUFF FOR YOU:
What does "Insure Domestic Tranquility" mean?  Well, it's from the Constitution, which I think you guys are familiar with somewhat.  Here is an answer to your question - http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20080909212404AAFB56h

Dissent: 
1) to differ in sentiment or opinion, especially from the majority; withhold assent; disagree.
2) to disagree with the methods, goals, etc., of a political party or government; take an opposing view.

3) to disagree with or reject the doctrines or authority of an established church.

Scared of Communism? Who, me?

Why would anyone be "scared" of communism?