In “The Failure of German-AmericanismLinks to an external site.”, Reinhold Niebuhr makes several criticisms of German-Americans during World War I. a) In your opinion, which one of these criticisms was his most compelling argument? Why? (Remember: You do not have to agree with Niebuhr to objectively evaluate the effectiveness of his arguments.) (15 points) b) In your opinion, which of Niebuhr’s criticisms was least persuasive? Why? (15 points) c) If Niebuhr observed U.S. immigrant groups today, which group would he be writing similar essays about? Why? (10 points)
