History

Defiance  (2008) 1)      How would you describe the brothers’ personalities? How do their personalities impact their survival?   2)      Describe the brothers’ relationship to the people around them – both Jews and non-Jews – before the invasion of Germans and how do these relationship change when the Nazis invade?     3)      What were their methods of resistance? How were they attempting to survive?   4)      Discuss the concept of “hero” after seeing the movie.  How do you understand the concept and does it apply to the brothers in this film? Why/why not?     5)      After seeing the movie, why do you think the brothers never talked about their story of survival?

Response # 1 (Due FRIDAY, JANUARY 11, BY 11:59 PM)Choose one of the following prompts to respond to in an essay that is 3-4 pages in length (750-1000 words).  Your response must include direct reference to at least FOUR primary sources (the links to these sources are provided below each prompt.  You can use these sources by quoting from them, or better yet, summarizing and analyzing them.  You will also want to find your own sources through the library, databases, or online research. If you have questions about how to do this, please let me know.  You can also get some very useful suggestions and tips for this by accessing this website, Reading and Writing about Primary Sources (Links to an external site.).Essay Question: What caused the American Revolution? Describe the causes—economic, religious, social and intellectual—that drove the Revolution.  What were the key events from 1763 on that played a major role? Was the Revolution inevitable or could it have been avoided? Explain the competing ideas and ideologies that led to Revolution.

You should cite at least THREE of the primary sources contained in the game book, as well as using your role sheet, the secondary writing in the game book, and any other material that you might use for research. Answer the following questions: How did the first World War effect Poland? What challenges did Poland face in 1919? What other countries do you look to as allies? What countries are a potential source of trouble for Poland, and why? What are the three most important priorities for Poland, and why? Historically, how did Poland fare in the final treaty? What were the long-term consequencs of the Versaille treaty for POland?

·              According to the authors of the document—what justifications have been used to prevent women from enjoying equal opportunities and freedom of choice? ·              What accounts for the disparity in earning power of women compared to men?  ·              What areas of the professions are most glaringly dominated by men?  ·              What is Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and why is it important to women? ·              What specific recommendations does NOW present that will “enable women to enjoy true equality of opportunity and responsibility in society, without conflict with their responsibilities as mothers and homemakers?”  ·              What do the authors mean by calling for a “new image of women?”  link below http://www.americanyawp.com/reader/27-the-sixties/national-organization-for-women-statement-of-purpose-1966/

Should the United States policies against the Native Americans be considered “acts of genocide”? Task: In at least 2 paragraphs, please answer the above question using evidence from the past few days’ lessons on U.S. policies toward Native Americans.  Be sure to: Include at least 2 specific examples from this week’s lessons on Native Americans in your answer (1 per paragraph). Use the PowerPoint and/or the Edpuzzle video. Click here for the Youtube link to the video Explain how each example is or is not an example of a genocide.  Use the characteristics of a genocide reviewed in class as your guide. Reminder: The list of characteristics is located in the PowerPoint. You have to open the slides to do the assignment.

Discuss the importance of slave narratives in African history. Please refer to three specific slave narratives from the reading and documentary. Discuss two important images of the slave ship.

Hello, This is History Class. I will be providing all the details and intruction for this class. I have attached the scenerio from both Zinn’s and Schweikart’s assumption.   Please read the following: Instructions After reviewing Zinn’s and Schweikart’s personal assumptions, beliefs, and values as well as excerpts from their historical writing, respond to the following questions: What do you believe to be the major distinctions in their personal assumptions, beliefs, and values? What do you believe to be the major distinctions in their interpretations of history? Do you notice any biases? If so, what are they? Prompt: After reviewing Zinn’s and Schweikart’s personal assumptions, beliefs, and values through excerpts from their historical writing, respond to the following questions:  ? What do you believe to be the major distinctions between the two’s personal assumptions, beliefs, and values?  ? What do you believe to be the major distinctions in their interpretations of history? ? Do you notice any biases? If so, what are they?

What three cultural traditions came out of the Warring States period, and how do they differ from one another? Explain each of them in detail, mentioned books and leading figures

You are to write a letter or journal/diary entry as a person who witnessed or participated in the event you chose. You are to use the researched information to persuade your audience that the impact of the chosen event is either good or bad.  Your project needs to be in a formal essay – do not list your responses after the guiding questions. Project Checklist: Make sure your project includes each item below before you submit it; missing items may cause your project to be reassigned. A focus on only ONE of the events on page 2. Research from 2 reliable sources. An introduction and conclusion. A 4-5 complete sentence paragraph response for each body paragraph required (listed under the topic list). Final word count should be between 450-550 words minimum for the whole project.  An MLA heading placed before your introduction paragraph. In-text citations where researched information is used in the project. Correct voice in the writing. You must write a journal/diary entry or letter as a person who witnessed or participated in the event. A properly formatted Works Cited page with both sources included. The project directions and rubric included in the final project file. Body Paragraph Content: Your project should address all 3 points below; each point is one body paragraph. Each body paragraph needs to be a minimum of 4-5 sentences, but you may write more. Explain the event as if you are there by providing historical context (background) and details about it. General items to include are: who, what, where, when, why, how. Analyze (examine) how this event/new idea is going to impact/change 2 areas of culture at that time (learning/education, class structure, citizen’s rights, government power, the economy/trade, etc.). Start with the benefits/negatives of your event; how will those change the areas of culture you chose? Evaluate (judge) how you as a citizen of that time and place view this new idea/event. What is your perspective? Explain if you believe the new idea/event is good or bad for your country and why you have that perspective. This paragraph should NOT be a restatement of #2, but include your personal perspective based on who you are writing as.

To what extent did civilizations represent “progress” in comparison with earlier Paleolithic and Neolithic societies? And in what ways did they constitute a setback for humankind?