Apr
27
History Symposium: Gender Roles
April 27, 2009 | Leave a Comment
The presentations of this section dealt with gender roles throughout American History. The first speaker had researched the women involved in the life of William Byrd II, a Virginia politician during the 18th Century. The speaker demonstrated how these women, although suppressed by their circumstances, were able to stand up against Byrd’s will. She gave good [...]
Mar
22
Paper Update
March 22, 2009 | Leave a Comment
My research so far focuses on the initial foundation of the White Rose and the reasons behind it. I am looking into this through the lens of Hans Scholl’s call to resistance. Initially a member of the Hitler youth, Scholl underwent a transformation that changed his view of the Nazi Party and caused him and [...]
Jan
23
Die Weiße Rose and its Effects on German Youth (Working Title)
January 23, 2009 | 1 Comment
I am studying how the White Rose stood up in opposition to Hitler’s Nazi regime and how their actions affected German youth. I intend to prove that the White Rose sparked feelings of hope and excitement as German youth began to question their prior dedication to Hitler and his indoctrinations. It’s important to understand that [...]
Jan
15
The White Rose: Description of Topic
January 15, 2009 | 2 Comments
I will be researching the activities of a Nazi resistance group, The White Rose, in order to understand how their leaflets describing the evils of Nazism affected students and professors at the University of Munich during WWII. I intend to prove that the group inspired students and professors to question their prior faith in the Nazi [...]
