History

Throughout the semester, we have brought in contemporary materials – articles, videos, and discussions of current events. You will be doing the exploitation of cultural patrimony of the Ancient Near East. Indeed, in the last few months, we have witnessed how the role of narratives and the reconceptualization of narratives have been playing out on the streets of our country. Our topics have been broad and wide-ranging. Thus, this assignment is meant to be broadly reflective. what connections between past and present has struck you most in this class? how will you take that connection and implement it into your thinking, your actions, your engagement as active members in today’s society? while I expect you to submit an essay of 250-500 words, some of you may prefer to write a poem, create song lyrics, sketch a picture, put together a group of photographs. the only hard-fast rule is that you must reference one of the contemporary sources with which you’ve been provided and one monument from the class. Those must serve as the springboard for your reflection.

Answer the following question in a thoughtful, well organized, intelligible essay, typed, double spaced, 12 font.  Your answer should be approximately 3 pages.  You should incorporate the documents and lectures into your essay to strengthen your argument that I have uploaded. (5 documents.)  In referencing the documents, the name of the author will suffice.   The medieval outlook was challenged during the early modern period of history by three successive movements in thought.  What defined the medieval outlook?  What were the successive movements that challenged it?  What did each of these movements accomplish in transition to modernity?

Discuss the Ordeal in Southeast Asia. What were some of the key events in Southeast Asia in 1945? What were some examples of the policies pursued by Dwight D. Eisenhower, John F. Kennedy, Lyndon B. Johnson, and Richard Nixon in Vietnam? Was the Vietnam War a winnable war? Could it have turned out differently?

Walt Whitman said “ the real war will never get in the books” Compare how that statement might apply to both books Slaughterhouse-Five and All Quiet on the Western Front

In 2013, the Shelby Holder County v. Holder Supreme Court decision changed the political landscape of American politics. What were the constitutional issues under consideration? What were the majority and dissenting opinions? How did the Republican Party use the decision to their advantage? How did civil rights groups and the Democrat Party view the Republicans’ change of voting laws and procedures? Choose one state or city where the change in voting laws and procedures had an impact.  1.historical context and interpretation-2 pts 2.historical accuracy-2 pts 3.answers the entire question-2 pts 4.effective and accurate use source material: expert use of evidence to detail historical context and support claims-2 pts 5.writing and style: present and develop details in a clear and logical fashion-2 pts The best answers will be those that use historical events, personalities, policies, etc . . . to illustrate significant change and continuity over time, and the role(s) of social, political, and economic forces during the historical moment and/or theme. Times New Roman, 1inch margins, double-spaced. Chicago Manual of Style. Between 700—1,000 word. Use at least 3 primary source, but no more than two secondary sources. Primary Sources to be Used: https://www.wsj.com/video/opinion-a-supreme-triumph-for-voting-rights/4E2ACAD2-46D4-4199-B280-23D024ACCB15.html https://www.nytimes.com/2013/07/06/us/politics/after-Supreme-Court-ruling-states-rush-to-enact-voting-laws.html https://obamawhitehouse.archives.gov/the-press-office/2013/06/25/statement-president-supreme-court-ruling-shelby-county-v-holder Secondary Sources to be used: https://www.hks.harvard.edu/research-insights/policy-topics/politics/impacts-voting-rights-act-and-supreme-courts-shelby-ruling

have a thesis. be 4-6 pages long and conform to the basic format explained in the syllabus: an introductory paragraph which includes your thesis, a body of several paragraphs which develops your argument, and a concluding paragraph summing up your argument. show that you have incorporated at least 2 articles from This Sacred Earth (not counting the Lynn White article or any supplemental information you gather on your chosen religions, which should be approved by me), although the sources do not have to be properly cited in this draft. In addition to your two required sources, for prompt #10 you also will find a source for basic information on your chosen non-Western religion to help you understand it and inform your comparative discussion (For this paper, I already provided some but I don’t know how good are they). More information on your TSE term paper: Your essay should be 4-6 pages long, and the writing formal.  I will grade mechanics, such as grammar, spelling, and proper citation style. This must conform to basic structure and page length requirements, have a thesis, and show the use of the required number and type of sources. Pay attention not only to the overall structure of your paper (constructing an outline might help), but also to how you organize the information in your paragraphs—does each sentence logically follow from the previous one, and does all the information in the paragraph relate to its topic sentence?  Also, begin to pay attention to grammar and spelling.     The idea for this part of the project is for you to: Learn to do a close reading of historical writing Learn to analyze and critically evaluate ideas, arguments, and points of view (those of your peer as well as those of the sources used in your paper) Develop skill in expressing yourself orally and in writing. 1. Begin your introduction with an explanation of Lynn White’s thesis on Christianity’s effect on the natural world and why it is important. 2. Compare at least one religion from each of the following two categories: a. A Western Christian religion: Catholicism or some branch of Protestantism (e.g., Lutheran, Baptist, etc.). b. A non-Christian or non-mainstream religion or philosophy (e.g., Judaism, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Daoism, animism/paganism, eco-feminism). 3. For each of your chosen religions, explain how the spiritual tradition interprets the relationship of humans to the natural world.  In your explanation, you should consider the following questions: Has this interpretation changed over time?  (Are theologians and religious authorities now responding to current environmental crises by attempting to redefine or “reconfigure” the spiritual tradition?)  How does the religion understand and respond to the question of human causation of environmental decline, species extinction, etc.?  How might these spiritual traditions contribute to or hinder environmental healing? 4. Provide an answer to the question, based on your examination of the sources, whether (or not) Lynn White was correct.  Note that your answer to this question is your thesis, and you should include it in your essay’s introduction, as well as in your conclusion. Previous Next

Final Exam   Write one four to five paragraph essay (700-750 words) on the following question. The Final exam is worth 100 points.   The United States since Reconstruction has struggled to include minorities and women in the political, economic and social fabric of the country. Describe what changes occurred between 1865 and 1960 that helped to include minorities and women in the fabric of US society. What still needs to be done in your opinion?

You have successfully navigated this course. Kudos! One last task. You have evaluated primary and secondary sources extensively. Your goal here is to craft an argument using the primary source documents I provided and any information from the text. You cannot use any additional sources. 5 paragraphs minimum. The evidence is key here. Every paragraph should have specific examples (quotes, etc.) drawn from primary sources in ” How Europe Underdeveloped Africa.pdfPreview the document”. The more documents you use the better chance you have to be successful in this assignment. Good Luck! Required Readings/Documents: See “How Europe Underdeveloped Africa” pdf in the module. Question Prompt: Would Europe have been able to execute imperial expansion without colonization in Africa?

what were the critical components in  UN 181 and why did this initiative fail to establish a durable peace between the jews and palestine commentary must be insightful, clear and comprehensive. must be at least 300 words answers are expected to be clear and comprehensive to substantiate your argument citations and  quotations are required

Some scholars argue that traditional Europe is less defined by a set of values (democracy, liberalism, enlightenment, scientific progress and individualism) than by a set of institutions that include the Church, castle (with knights), village (with free and unfree peasants), and town (with town liberties), universities. Which definition better helps us understand the making of Europe between the classical and medieval periods? What might be the advantages and disadvantages of looking at Europe in these ways. Please offer some specific examples for your discussion.  *please use the materials I attach,. The essay required to really use the class material as supporting evidence, provide detailed information and examples form the class notes to show I really do the reading.