Discussion Question: Many historians and social commentators point out similarities between Rome in decline and the current political, social, and economic state of the United States. Identify and analyze both the similarities and differences mentioned in Cullen’s article. Do you think that we are Rome? Why or why not?

First, it is important to focus on the historical aspect of the question asked in the assigned discussion forum. Although many of the questions will ask for your opinion or for you to relate the information to a current societal problem, a large majority of your writing should focus on the historical context, analysis and supporting evidence (See example of initial post here).

Initial Posts must meet the following requirements:
Be a minimum of 600 words.
Include footnotes and a bibliography (See here).
Be written in essay format (Introduction paragraph, body paragraphs (at least 3) and conclusion paragraph).
Must use at least 2 quotes from modules primary source (Questions about citations and quotes here).
Use at least 1 quote from modules secondary sources.
Use at least 1 quote from the textbook.
Use at least 1 additional quote from either the secondary source or the textbook.
No quote should exceed 2 lines in length.
Answer the question asked in the discussion.