1. How much of a role should government play in warning people about and preparing for impending potential natural disasters?
2. How can other non-humanities subjects (such as earth science, meteorology, atmospheric sciences, etc.) and examining primary sources help us understand historical events better?
3. Do movies like “When the Levees Broke” bring a call to action? Does talking about activism get us anywhere?
4. Does the movie affect you in any way? Was there anything you learned from seeing the documentary that enlightened you?
5. To what limit will individuals go to survive during a national disaster, do laws still apply or there exceptions made during times of distress?
6. Do the media portray the same actions differently due to race, sex, or religion?
7. Why is culture important to place? Is it? Why do we value it?
8. How does history help determine culture?
9. How have landmarks in New Orleans political history, such as the case of Plessy v. Ferguson, helped shaped the character of the city?
10. Why is knowing the political history of New Orleans important to understanding New Orleans society, and why is this useful in explaining the later effects of Hurricane Katrina?
11. How did the United States government handle the situation in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina? Did the government deserve the criticism they received?
12. How did the demographics of New Orleans play a role in how the situation after Hurricane Katrina was handled, and what role did that play in the devastation of the event?
