its for a project i have to interview my grandma's friend and i have no clue what questions to ask
2007-11-23 17:00:22 · 8 answers · asked by crazymongoose129 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
Bring up questions regarding World War II. What did the person think when the Supreme Court ruled that African Americans had the right to vote? Ask about fads that were popular in the fourties (dances, beauty, etc.) Hope that helps.
2007-11-23 17:12:46 · answer #1 · answered by hearttaken122603 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
1. Have you ever seen a television show or movie that portrays either the 1950s or 1960s as you experienced them?
2. The 1960s was a time of great change in many societies - what changes did you see or experience?
3. How different were people's attitudes about life in the 1970s? Were there any changes?
4. Do you remember the 1980s as the end of the Cold War - or something different?
5. In the 1990s, what changes did you see that were beneficial to people?
2007-11-24 01:08:57 · answer #2 · answered by WMD 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ask them what they dreamed about when they were your age. Remember, they grew up without tv by and large, or airline travel, or computers, no one knew what the Earth looked like from outer space.
Ask them where they were when Kennedy was shot and how it affected them. This would be like where you were on Sept 11 and how it has affected you.
Ask the about how your area has changed since they've lived there.
Most of all, I would ask if they would like to trade places with you and be born now instead of back then.
Please don't be afraid of asking them questions. I was raised by my grandparents and now that I'm 25 and they're dead I wish I had a few more minutes with them to ask them questions.
P.S. I has a project like this for school once, I made an audio recording of it and still have it. I hated the idea then, but I treasure it now.
2007-11-24 01:16:56 · answer #3 · answered by *H* 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Man or woman? There are so many cool things to ask!! What music did they like? Where did they go on dates? How did they wear their hair? What did they think of politcs then? the war? the president? How did all that effect them and their families? Were any of their family members in the war? What jobs did they have?
Usually, while asking basic question, other questions will jump out in the conversation.
2007-11-24 01:08:27 · answer #4 · answered by WordsWorth_01 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask her about things from her time. Did she have any relatives fighting in the world war? What was the baby boom like? Experiences during the Vietnam and Korean War, the peace movements, hippies, music and bands of the 60's and 70's are good topics.
2007-11-24 01:11:10 · answer #5 · answered by GM 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As one born in the latter part of that decade, I believe you've been given many excellent suggestions. One thing to bear in mind: even those born in the early 40s are only going to have hazy memories of WWII (as a seven year old, what grasp of world events did you have?)
A relevant question might be to ask them how they view changes in the quality of public education.
2007-11-24 01:43:05 · answer #6 · answered by Bill 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you can ask about what their parents did. because most everyone participated in some way with the war effort.
What the transition from the 50's "stepford" feel was like to the 60's
those are things i would ask
2007-11-24 01:09:39 · answer #7 · answered by Brooke 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In addition to asking specific questions and expecting specific responses, ask what overall changes they see in the social, political, cultural, and economic aspects of our country.
2007-11-24 01:15:10 · answer #8 · answered by Kyle 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋