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'''4. What is the most important threat to the future of America? Cite history to support your view.'''  

'''4. What is the most important threat to the future of America? Cite history to support your view.'''  

The post-modern worldview which is so prevalent in America today is a huge threat. Post-modernism is the belief that there is no such thing as truth; everything is relative. Post-modern adherents believe that we must tolerate all differences, and except one man’s belief as “true for him”, and another man’s opposite belief as “true for him”. Yet it is fearfully ironic that post-modernists cannot tolerate any perceived “intolerance” or a belief in absolutes, and thus, they cannot tolerate Christians. We can see the effects of post-modernism everywhere we look, and the effects are sure to continue in the future. The question stands: where will this lead us? Followed through to conclusion, post-modernism actually leads to anarchy. While I do not believe anarchy to be a threat to America at this point in time, there are other immediate dangers that come of the post-modern worldview. Post-modernism is a threat to Christian’s freedom of religion. It is also the heart of the homosexual movement. Finally, it leads to the denial of a universal moral code, which is having and will continue to have a horrible effect on the laws of our nation.  

The post-modern worldview which is so prevalent in America today is a huge threat. Post-modernism is the belief that there is no such thing as truth; everything is relative. Post-modern adherents believe that we must tolerate all differences, and accept one man’s belief as “true for him”, and another man’s opposite belief as “true for him”. Yet it is fearfully ironic that post-modernists cannot tolerate any perceived “intolerance” or a belief in absolutes, and thus, they cannot tolerate Christians. We can see the effects of post-modernism everywhere we look, and the effects are sure to continue in the future. The question stands: where will this lead us? Followed through to conclusion, post-modernism actually leads to anarchy. While I do not believe anarchy to be a threat to America at this point in time, there are other immediate dangers that come of the post-modern worldview. Post-modernism is a threat to Christian’s freedom of religion. It is also the heart of the homosexual movement. Finally, it leads to the denial of a universal moral code, which is having and will continue to have a horrible effect on the laws of our nation.  

'''5. Do you see a connection between culture and success for a nation? Give an example from history (e.g., period of time) to support your view. '''

'''5. Do you see a connection between culture and success for a nation? Give an example from history (e.g., period of time) to support your view. '''

There is a huge correlation between culture and success. This correlation runs deeper than the culture causing success; the culture in a way defines what success is for that nation.. How achievable that success is and how in line with God’s principles it is, will define how successful the nation is. For instance, in World War II American culture cried out for the quickest possible end to the blood shed, while Japan’s culture required the upkeep of honor above all else. America’s definition of success was more achievable (and more in line with the Bible) than Japan’s, so thus we succeeded. Another example of this can be found in the America colonies. The colony at Plymouth was founded on Biblical principles, and it was successful from the start. Yet the colony at Jamestown was founded for monetary purposes. Success in that colony was originally defined as having a lot of money, without having to work hard. Obviously, this is not very achievable or in line with the Bible, so the colony failed (until a new leader implemented a “don’t work, don’t eat” rule, redefining “success” into something achievable).  

There is a huge correlation between culture and success. This correlation runs deeper than the culture causing success; the culture in a way defines what success is for that nation. How achievable that success is and how in line with God’s principles it is, will define how successful the nation is. For instance, in World War II American culture cried out for the quickest possible end to the blood shed, while Japan’s culture required the upkeep of honor above all else. America’s definition of success was more achievable (and more in line with the Bible) than Japan’s, so thus we succeeded. Another example of this can be found in the America colonies. The colony at Plymouth was founded on Biblical principles, and it was successful from the start. Yet the colony at Jamestown was founded for monetary purposes. Success in that colony was originally defined as having a lot of money, without having to work hard. Obviously, this is not very achievable or in line with the Bible, so the colony failed (until a new leader implemented a “don’t work, don’t eat” rule, redefining “success” into something achievable).  

'''6. Describe two of the greatest achievements of Ronald Reagan.'''  

'''6. Describe two of the greatest achievements of Ronald Reagan.'''  

Ronald Reagan’s great achievements both had to do with communism: he was successful in protecting America from the threat of communist missiles, and he is accredited with ending communism. The former was the product of his Strategic Defense Initiative (or “Star Wars”), which was an ingenious plan to protect America from communist missiles by preparing to shoot any missiles launched towards America down in space. The latter was the result of his willingness to do what it took to end communism no matter what others said.  

Ronald Reagan’s great achievements both had to do with communism: he was successful in protecting America from the threat of communist missiles, and he is accredited with ending communism in the USSR and Eastern Europe. The former was the product of his Strategic Defense Initiative (or “Star Wars”), which was an ingenious plan to protect America from communist missiles by preparing to shoot any missiles launched towards America down in space. The latter was the result of his willingness to do what it took to end communism no matter what others said.  

'''7. Explain during which century you think this map was drawn, and comment how America's achievements may have met or exceeded the expectations of the cartographer or other people of his time.'''  

'''7. Explain during which century you think this map was drawn, and comment how America's achievements may have met or exceeded the expectations of the cartographer or other people of his time.'''  

This map was probably drawn during the 16th Century, as the names of the lands labeled on it were all discovered and named by the Europeans during this century. The cartographer clearly underestimated the significance of North America. This reflected the popular belief during the 16th Century that North America was not as important as South America, as there was little prospect seen to find gold in North America. Yet while there actually was gold in the West, that was not the main misperception that the people of the 16th Century had. The main misperception was that gold would be the greatest riches to gain from this “New World”. No one ever imagined that someday the settling of North America would lead to the forming of the future richest country in the world. At that time, few even thought of settling the New World.

This map was probably drawn during the 16th Century, as the names of the lands labeled on it were all discovered and named by the Europeans during this century. The cartographer clearly underestimated the significance of North America, as is clear from its size in this map. This reflected the popular belief during the 16th Century that North America was not as important as South America, as there was little prospect seen to find gold in North America. Yet while there actually was gold in the West, that was not the main misperception that the people of the 16th Century had. The main misperception was that gold would be the greatest riches to gain from this “New World”. No one ever imagined that someday the settling of North America would lead to the forming of the future richest country in the world. At that time, few even thought of settling the New World.