History

answer all  the two different question on a separate pages, (1.)How was the Renaissance a complete departure from the Middle Ages and the beginning  of the modern world? (2).Why was the Protestant Reformation led by Martin Luther a revolution within the Christian world?

Primary sources are the life-blood of the historian and history.  Throughout this course, we have been investigating a number of primary sources produced by diverse figures throughout the previous 500 years of world history.  These primary sources have been chosen by me for this course. Of course, the primary sources I have chosen are only a tiny sampling of what exists.  I would like you to now search for and closely analyze a primary source of your choice. First, take a look at this website which has numerous links to primary sources from the periods we have studied (https://sourcebooks.fordham.edu/mod/modsbook.asp ).  Find any document/video/article/etc that sticks out to you.  DON’T JUST PICK THE FIRST THING YOU SEE! Take some time and investigate what is available. Once you find a primary source, I would like you to produce a short three paragraph analysis of the source.  If your essay is 4 or 5 paragraphs, that is fine.  At least, this essay should be 2 pages as a double-spaced Word Document.  This analysis is broad in formation; you do not need to follow the prompts as seen below.   Paragraph 1: Describe the primary source you have chosen: When was it produced? What does it deal with? Why is it a useful, or important primary document? Paragraph 2: Analyze the primary source: Who produced this document? What was the purpose of this primary source? What can this document/source tell us about the specific era of world history?  How so?  Paragraph 3: Discuss the primary source from your own personal viewpoint: Is the primary source uplifting, or disturbing to you?  Why did you choose it? What does it say to you?  Again, the above question prompts are not required to be answered. If you would like to go in another direction, that is fine. I would say you want to deal with the topics laid out for each paragraph, but how you do so is up to you (Describe source, analyze source, Discuss you personal perception).

In his essay “Anarchical Fallacies,” Jeremy Bentham argues that “Natural rights is simple nonsense: natural and imprescriptible [i.e. inalienable] rights, rhetorical nonsense,—nonsense upon stilts.” Bentham will eventually conclude not only that these ideas are meaningless, but also quite dangerous.  How does Bentham support these conclusions, and what are his primary concerns with Locke and the French Declaration of the Rights of Man (1789)? (You should use Bentham’s text and Mill’s What Utilitarianism Is to fully develop these points.)  What is Locke’s argument for natural rights (in The Second Treatise of Government), and how might he best defend natural rights theory against Bentham’s argument?  Which do you think is a better account of the matter and why? Please defend your position. (If you choose to support neither of the two positions, this too much be defended by argument.)

Read all pdf I have attached your answer should only be based on those 3 readings. Answer this question How did the assignation of Trujillo cause the “Great Exodus” from the Dominican Republic? Who migrated first? Why?

Veteran Research and Essay ProjectYour Veteran: George WashingtonDirections for the Paper and Report:In three pages, you will write a report of how the veteran, that was chosen for you, felt about his or her service to the country.  Please follow the general format below.Paragraph 1:  A brief biography of the person.  Answer questions like: Where and how did they grow up? Tell about their life before they went into the service.Paragraphs 2 and 3:  Describe and retell the individual’s service to the country. Answer questions like… What is one of the most memorable stories about the veteran?  What are some of the things you learned about the veteran through research?  (AT LEAST 2 paragraphs here. If it takes more that is fine)Paragraphs 4-5: Tell about the war that your veteran fought or served in. For paragraph 4, answer the who, what, when, where and why’s of the war/event.  For paragraph 5, what were the results, ramifications, significance of the war/event/or place?Paragraph 6: Your thoughts and reflections on the veteran and their service: things like… what did you learn about the veteran that you didn’t know before, what did you learn about yourself through the research of the veteran, and such like that.Questions to think about when writing your paper.Were they drafted or did they enlist?Where were they living at the time?Why did they join?Which war(s) did they serve in (WWI, WWII, Korea, Vietnam, the Persian Gulf)?Where exactly did they go?What was their job/assignment?Did they see combat?Were there many casualties in their unit?Were they a prisoner of war?Were they awarded any medals or citations?How did they get them?How did they stay in touch with their family?What was the food like?Did they have plenty of supplies?Did they feel pressure or stress?Was there something special they did for “good luck”?How did people entertain themselves?Were there entertainers?What did they do when on leave?Where did they travel while in the service?Do they recall the day their service ended?What did they do in the days and weeks afterward?Did they work or go back to school?Was their education supported by the G.I. Bill?Did they make any close friendships while in the service?Did they continue any of those relationships?Did they join a veteran’s organization?What did they go on to do as a career after the warDid their military experience influence their thinking about war or about the military in general?How did their service and experiences affect their life?Is there any other interesting information you can find about the veteran?

The Gettysburg Address – Abraham Lincoln 1863 (Links to an external site.) https://youtu.be/a4Bojjx_Dew After reading and/or listening, answer the following:  What do YOU believe to be the enduring qualities of the Gettysburg Address? Why do YOU think this two-minute speech has endured?

For this take-home exam you will write a long-answer response to one prompt from each of the sections below (four responses total). Responses must be focused, specific, well-written, and demonstrate a complex command of the relevant historical issues. Some ground rules for the responses: Each response should be at least 250 words, with the total length being 4-8 pages. Exams not turned in by the time listed will not be accepted. There are no exceptions to this rule. If the dropbox closes and you have not submitted anything then you will receive a zero. I want to know where your information is coming from so please provide at least informal citations in your answers. These citations should let me know if the source of your information was from Globalyceum (and which reading from there), lecture, or film. A simple parenthetical citation will be fine Submissions must be in the proper file format. That means that your final must be in Word, .rtf, or PDF formats or it will not be accepted. Plagiarism is unacceptable. These need to be in your own words and if I determine that any of the material you submit is not your own and is not properly cited I will give you a zero. Your submission will be compared to an online database through a service called Vericite that will give you an originality score. Make sure that your originality score is below 20%. Related to (5), I am not testing you on your ability to use Wikipedia. DO NOT USE OUTSIDE SOURCES. The prompts are based on material covered throughout this semester so the materials you have will be sufficient in helping you craft your responses. This is not a group project. These should be worked on individually. Do not over-generalize. Use strong historical examples to back up your arguments. Responses that only offer generalizations without reference to historical situations will not receive good grades. Make strong statements that can be backed up with solid historical evidence. If you have no evidence to back up one of your statements then you should not make that statement.     Unit 1 Questions (Choose One): While slavery wasn’t new in 1500, the Atlantic slave trade established one of the most enduring and disturbing legacies of the early modern era. What factors drove this trade? Who benefited from it? What social costs did it entail? Your response to each question should acknowledge that the trade impacted West Africa, the Western Hemisphere, and Europe. Why was the Columbian Exchange so transformative? Use three of the following regions to demonstrate the transformations brought on by the Exchange: the Americas, Europe, Asia, and Africa. Be specific.   Unit 2 Questions (Choose One): By 1800 a few Western European societies had emerged as among the most powerful in the world. What were some of the most significant changes that Western Europe had experienced between 1500 and 1800? To what extent were those changes the basis for the rise in power? What were the most significant economic, social, political, and demographic effects of the industrial revolution on the world? This response must acknowledge that these effects played out globally and not just in Europe.   Unit 3 Questions (Choose One): Describe the economic, political, and ideological forces that drove Western imperialism from the latter half of the 19th century? In discussing these forces be sure to use real historical examples. Compare and contrast the responses of Japan, Persia, and the Ottoman Empire to the reality of Western power in the 19th century.   Unit 4 Questions (Choose One): The 20th century was the bloodiest period in human history. Technology certainly played a part in this, but ideology was also significant. How does understanding the rise of imperialism, nationalism, and racism in the 19thcentury help explain the disasters of the 20th century? Think not just of the World Wars, but of some of the other major crises of the century. The contemporary world is defined by interconnectedness. Ideas, capital, culture, and people have an unprecedented ability to spread around the world at incredible speed. With specific reference to the readings and film from Week 16, make the case for why the incredible power of globalization has both positive and negative impacts on our world.   Rubric Your responses will be graded based on the following components: Focus and Coherence (5 points): Response is plausible and covers all the relevant issues from the prompt. Historical Detail (5 points): Response goes beyond generalities and provides sufficient historical details including reference to people, places, dates, event, and key terms. Complexity and Command (5 points): Response demonstrates a complex grasp of the relevant issues. Conventions (5 points): Response does not contain a significant number of errors in grammar, spelling, punctuation, or word choice.

In this 7.5-week course, we have looked at the historical experience of African Americans from the period of 1619 to 1918. We have undertaken a number of activities including; assign reading/written exercises; quizzes, video reviews; and forum discussions. Among other topics; (a) we have looked at the history of Africa as prelude to debunk or demystify the notion that the ancestry of African Americans had no links to human civilization prior to their enslavement;  (b)we have looked at the transition from indentured servitude to chattel slavery; (c) we have looked at the emancipation struggle leading up to the civil war and the periods thereafter; and (d) we have looked at the institutionalization of racial segregation.  In our last forum discussion, we explored the persistency of institutional racisms/segregation by juxtaposing the past and contemporary experiences of African Americans At this point; Select and reflect on one key historical issue/event that you think contributed negatively to shape the African American community. NB: your pick cannot be the issue of “slavery” but any other issue or event that occurred at the onset of slavery through to emancipation.     Reflect on the past policies that aimed to address the ramifications of the issue/event that you have selected.     Were those past policies effective considering the contemporary challenges of the African American community?   Based on your reflection so far, what lessons have you learned that you consider to be relevant to your current field of study or professional aspiration?   or    What contributions can your field of study (nursing, computer science, social work, engineering, etc.) make to address the lingering challenges of the African American community.   Your write up should not be less 2 pages It should be double-spaced (12-point font) Appropriately referenced.

A primary historical source is a document that was created during the past by a person (or persons) who lived during that period. Primary sources are the building blocks of history! Select any ONE of the below primary sources that interests you and, after reading the source, write an analytical essay in which you summarize the main points of the article (this should take about 2/3 of your essay) and then analyze/critique the source (about 1/3 of your essay). Try to answer at least some of the following questions in your essay: Who is the author of your chosen source? What is the time period of the source and what is the topic? What might this article tell a researcher about the time period? What is he/she trying to say? What is his/her point of view? Does he/she make a convincing case? Why or why not? What does the author leave out (if anything)? Does the author exhibit a particular bias? Is there anything in this source that might be relevant to the world today? Note: Depending on the source you choose, not all of the above questions may be relevant. Answer those which are relevant to your source.   Try to select a document/source that interests you. If it is a topic/person that you are unfamiliar with, be sure to do at least a little research to give you a better background for analyzing the source. If you would like to use additional sources (internet web sites, books, periodicals, etc.,) you are more than welcome to, as long as your focus is on the primary source. Your essay should consist of two sections: a summary of the article and then an analysis of the article.  In writing your essay, you should follow the below guidelines: Your essay should be a MINIMUM of 800 words (it can be longer if you like). Your completed essay should consist of a summary (about 2/3 of your essay) and an analysis (roughly 1/3).  All persons, events, concepts in your paper should be introduced/explained clearly…in other words, write your essay as if your audience was another student! Your essay should follow the basic style guidelines for MLA, APA or Chicago (your choice). Your essay should have a cover page and bibliography page in your chosen style (these pages do NOT count towards the essay length). Your essay should be double-spaced with #12 fonts and 1-inch margins. The essay needs to be written entirely in your own words. Use quotes very sparingly and only to highlight a point you are trying to make. Quoted material does NOT count towards the length of your essay. Your essay needs to be neatly written and grammatically correct (points will be deducted for sloppy papers).  Your essay should be saved as either a Word (.doc or .docx) file or as a Rich Text File (.rtf). To submit your essay click on the blue hyperlinked title above. To be safe, you should upload your essay file and copy/paste your essay in the textbox on the submission page! It is your responsibility to submit a file that I can open and read. Late points will apply to files that I cannot open or that are in the wrong format. Any essay submitted after the assignment has closed will be docked 10 points per day! ABSOLUTELY NO excuses (legit or otherwise) will be accepted!   PRIMARY SOURCE REQUIRED: INCLUDED AS A PDF

Directions: View a documentary of your choosing and answer the questions listed below. Documentaries must be on a subject related to 20th Century U.S. history. The documentary viewings will provide a further exploration of one or more of the key concepts and topics covered in this Module while your analysis will provide you with an opportunity to reinforce your critical thinking skills. You may also watch and analyze feature films that focus on a relevant topic that is either based on actual historical events or settings that are directly related to topics covered by this course.  If you are choosing your own documentary to view, you must include the documentary or film’s title and length as well as where you accessed it. Your answer to each of the three questions should be approximately one to three sentences in length. The best answers will be thorough and specific. While you do not have to recount every item of information within the documentary, you should use specific details to illustrate your points and back up your analysis. Avoid relying solely on short generalizations such as “the documentary told about prohibition” or “the documentary helped me understand why prohibition was important.” When completed, upload your answers directly to the Canvas site as a text submission or Word document. Documentary Questions: Give a brief description of 6 different documentary subject and point of view. (What did the documentary say about the subject?) How accurately and extensively did the documentary cover the topic addressed? Would you recommend the documentary to other students? Why or why not? How did the documentary further your understanding of the broader course topics or concepts?