Think about the programs we created and the money we spent on relief after World War II in
order to combat the spread of communism.
Nearly 80 years later, Russia and China are still
our chief military and economic rivals. Do you
think the spending and programs were a good
idea? Why or why not? Are there any alternatives
that you think we should have done?

Each mans success depends on his own hard work

Not sure if it’s within 12 months, but you could talk about the spreading of alt-right hate speech and whether that is covered by the right of freedom of speech? or, cover how during the midterm elections in some states many native american populations were declined to vote because they didn’t have the proper id, despite being citizens? also, the death of that journalist last month, who spoke freely and reported about the saudi government and how corrupted it is and was killed because of that (lack of free press/speech). just some ideas for this prompt, i hope at least one of them : )