Prompt:
This is a philosophical (and ethical) question. If you had the opportunity to travel back in time (U.S. History 1301) and prevent a major event or catastrophe from happening would you? For example, would you go back in time and prevent the Civil War, or stop Columbus from arriving in the Americas. You may use one of these examples, but please feel free to use your own examples. Remember all that we covered in the class can be used as an example. Would you do it why or why not, and give your reasons behind your decision including the consequences if you do change historic events.
You may want to get some information on the butterfly effect and its impact on the timeline.
Worth: 20 points
Remember when replying to peers that they have a right to their opinions and thoughts so if you disagree do so politely. Understanding the butterfly effect and time travel, and ramifications of altering the timeline may help you in your decision making; however, this is solely your thoughts and opinions.
RUBRIC: Your reply should be a minimum of eight sentences, and you should reply to two of your peers in at least three sentences each (for full points). Points will be deducted if you respond with less than eight (full) sentences and/or do not reply to a peer or peers; if you reply to a peer with one or two sentences; If you copy and paste peer replies (repetition). 20 points – your reply is a minimum of 8 sentences and reply to two peers with a minimum of 3 sentences each with no repetition, copy and paste. Replies should not be in fragment sentences, brief, standard replies. Your peer replies should not be standard, identical replies; For example, Peer One “John, I liked your reply. You made some good points. I think you used good examples.” Peer Two “Jane, I liked your reply. You made some good points. I think you used good examples.” Take the time to read and give in depth comments to your peers (for full points).