Lecture Outline:

1. Imperial Roots
2. On the Back of a Tiger
3. The Arrogance of Power
4. Opposition
5. Peace with Honor
6. Legacies

• Read the instructions carefully.
• Make time to do this assignment well. Read everything and think about what you are reading.
• You will have been provided with the necessary background information in a class lecture. You may access this lecture on the website should you so desire.
• Page numbers below refer to those on the PDF file (as opposed to the numbers on the document itself).

The assignment:

1. Carefully take the survey on page 133.
2. Compare and contrast the two cartoons on page 38. In the process, examine the statement that each is making.
3. Study each of the four options presented. For EACH of the four options:
   1. In a succinct paragraph summarize the option using 2-3 relevant quotes to support your summary.
   2. Summarize the statement of the accompanying cartoon in 1-2 sentences.
   3. Briefly list 2-3 strengths AND 2-3 weaknesses of this option.
4. Typed Essay. You are an advisor to LBJ. Using your knowledge of the four options presented, write a strongly-worded one-page letter to LBJ explaining precisely what you feel he should advocate in the current state of affairs. Use evidence from the documents. Choose your words wisely.
5. Be prepared to take a clear stand in an extensive class debate.

Here is the reading packet (please be patient as it might take some time to open)