SOCIAL TRANSFORMATIONS, 1945-1994
suburbanization
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Freeways, Suburbanization, and Urban Renewal Discussion Questions
How did the automobile and the freeway system influence the development of Columbus and the suburbs? How did automobile transportation affect the railway system and Columbus? What were positive and negative effects of the urban renewal movement in Columbus? How does the Short North today compare with the Short North area of the 40s? The 70s? How did the demolition of Union Station shape the future of Columbus? |
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Olde Towne East: Highways, Suburbanization, and Revitalization
What factors contributed to the growth of suburbs in the post-World War II period? What were some of the positive and negative consequences of the interstate highway system coming through the heart of Columbus? What were the effects of the construction of interstate highways on the Olde Towne neighborhood? How would your community react today if it was discovered a new interstate was being built through the heart of your neighborhood? How are these decisions made? Are these types of decisions still being made today? |
civil rights
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Jewish Businesses on Mt. Vernon and the Civil Rights Movement
What precipitated the conflict on Mt. Vernon Avenue in 1967? How did individual and government choices play a role in creating the conflict and in settling the conflict? How might the conflict have further affected the King-Lincoln neighborhood and other issues within the community? What lasting positive and negative results came out the conflict? Was a “common good” achieved? How did the racial tensions in the King-Lincoln neighborhood reflect broader trends in the civil rights movement at the national level? |
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A Freeway Comes through King-Lincoln Discussion Questions
How did transportation and suburbanization affect the King-Lincoln neighborhood in both positive and negative ways? Why was the Federal Highway Act signed into legislation by President Eisenhower? How did this impact the King-Lincoln neighborhood? Why did President Jimmy Carter come to Columbus? How did the building of Mt. Vernon Plaza and the creation of the Model Cities Program relate to the freeway issue also underway? |
the 1960s, civil rights, and vietnam
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The 1960s, Civil Rights, and Vietnam Discussion Questions
How did alternative groups, organizations, media, and businesses in the University District in the 1960s reflect the changes in the social fabric of America? What types of protest movements emerged in the University District in the 1960s? What major historical event fueled the protest movement at Ohio State? Why did students protest this event? What forms of protest did students use to gain attention for their cause? Describe the riots that took place on campus beginning on April 29, 1970. How were these events similar to what happened at other campuses, particularly Kent State? What was the purpose of Comfest? How did it reflect the counterculture movement? |
