Weekly Analysis Worksheet #6 Week 7 SP 24
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HIST 1502 Weekly Analysis Worksheet #6 Week Seven: The “New” Era & Great Depression, 1920
-1932 Type your answers directly onto this page, save it with your last name in the title, and upload it as a PDF to the Assignment
portal by Thursday, February 29, 2024, at 11:59 pm EST. In addition to the documents, be sure to draw upon information from the textbook and/or lectures as you answer the questions. No research beyond class texts and lectures is necessary for answering them. Answers that do bring in outside sources will not be accepted. Finally, your answers to each question should be no less than 150 words. 1/ As Secretary of Commerce, Herbert Hoover claimed that the 1920s marked a “New Era” in the United States (textbook chapter 23). Identify and explain two examples from your textbook, lecture, and/or the first episodes of Moonrise
that illustrate his assertion. Were there aspects of the “new” that seemed quite familiar, or “old,” in your examples?
During his tenure as Secretary of Commerce in the 1920s, Herbert Hoover asserted that the era marked a "New Era" in the United States. One example of the evolving government-business relationship was Hoover's promotion of industrial self-regulation. He believed that businesses could voluntarily adopt fair practices, avoiding government intervention. Another example was the formation of trade associations, such as the Chamber of Commerce, which facilitated collaboration between government and big businesses for mutual benefit. Drawing parallels to the first episodes of Moonrise, Hoover's vision is reflected in the show's portrayal of growing industries like aviation, where government support and private enterprise intertwine. However, the persistence of monopolistic practices and unequal distribution of wealth showcased the continuation of older issues. The "new" era exhibited both innovative governmental-business cooperation and enduring challenges from the "old" order. 2/ What is the role of popular culture from the 1860s through the 1920s in the history of space exploration and the U.S.’s aim to land astronauts on the moon in the 1960s? Who is John W. Campbell in all of this? From the 1860s through the 1920s, popular culture played a pivotal role in shaping societal perceptions of space exploration, fostering fascination with the cosmos. Early science fiction literature and films, like Jules Verne's "From the Earth to the Moon," ignited imaginations and laid the groundwork for future space endeavors. This cultural groundwork influenced the U.S.'s determination to land astronauts on the moon in the 1960s. John W. Campbell, a science fiction editor, was instrumental in this cultural evolution. As the editor of Astounding Science Fiction magazine, Campbell promoted realistic and scientifically grounded stories, inspiring generations of scientists and engineers. His editorial influence culminated in the "Golden Age of Science Fiction," coinciding with the technological
advancements that eventually propelled the Apollo program. Campbell's impact on popular culture indirectly contributed to the national mindset that made the moon landing a reality, bridging the imaginative and the scientific realms. 3/ Episode #1 of Moonrise opens with Charlie Duke, an astronaut with the Apollo 16 mission, describing an eerie dream that he had about being on the moon. What was the dream and what do you think it might mean? Why would Lillian Cunningham, the podcast
’s
creator, begin her historical narrative about the moon race here? In the opening of Moonrise's first episode, Charlie Duke recounts an eerie dream of standing alone on the moon, experiencing a profound sense of isolation and surreal detachment. This dream may symbolize the psychological and existential challenges faced by astronauts during the Apollo missions, grappling with the vastness and loneliness of space. Duke's dream offers a glimpse into the emotional toll of space exploration, adding a human dimension to the historical narrative. Lillian Cunningham strategically begins her moon race narrative with Duke's dream to set a contemplative tone, inviting listeners to empathize with the astronauts' unique experiences. By delving into the psychological aspects of space exploration from the outset, Cunningham captures attention and emphasizes the profound impact the moon race had not just on technology but on the human psyche, making the historical narrative more relatable and engaging.
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