Assignment: Conclusion Posting Deadline: Thursday, March 20

Reading: Conclusion -  “Crisis: Detroit and Postindustrial America”

Question:

After reading the final chapter, summarize what you have learned from the book that helps you understand why Detroit is in crises today.

Assignment - Deadline: Thursday, March 20

A. Post two paragraphs inspired by the study guide questions/thoughts for the week

B.  Post two separate comments to one or more of your colleagues reacting to their paragraphs.

Assignment: Chapter 9    Posting Deadline: Thursday, March 13

Reading: Chapter 9: “United Communities are Impregnable”: Violence and the Color Line”

Questions:

1.     What does Sugrue mean by “defended” versus “undefended” neighborhoods?

2.     What was the nature of the organized harassment against black pioneers, whites who sold to African Americans real estate people who deal with Blacks?

3.     What forms did violence against African American home purchasers in defended neighborhoods take?

Assignment - Deadline: Thursday, March 13

A. Post two paragraphs inspired by the study guide questions/thoughts for the week

B.  Post two separate comments to one or more of your colleagues reacting to their paragraphs.