As I noted in my lecture, there are 7 elements that make a civilization. When did these elements first come together to make a civilization and which of the 7 do you think is most essential for civilization and why? Directions for Answering the Question: Using information from the lecture, Identify the 7 elements … Read more
Reconstruction and the Age of American Imperialism The graduate examines the major changes that defined the United States in the late-nineteenth and early-twentieth centuries. INTRODUCTION Over the course of the nineteenth century, the United States matured into a country with interests and influences extending beyond North America. Following the upheaval of the Civil War, Americans … Read more
You have learned about the importance of embracing technology throughout history and will be asked to use PowerPoint in your assignment presentation. How have you used technology to help you as a student in the past, and why is it important to be open to learning new technology in the workplace? (5-7 sentences)
1. Explain how labor evolved from the “putting-out system” to unskilled wage labor during the early Industrial Revolution 2. Describe industrialization’s impact on the nature of work 3. Describe the rise of industrial manufacturing in the early-mid 19th century and the nature of factory labor 4. Discuss the critical role slavery played in the … Read more
Discuss the difference between heroism and monstrosity in Gawain and the Green Knight. How do different episodes within the poem define these terms, and how do they designate certain characteristics as heroic or monstrous? 500 words.
Prompt: “Sources are too unreliable and historians themselves [are too] biased, for us to truly have any certainty about past events. History is really just a lot of conflicting opinions.” To what extent do you agree or disagree with the quote? Be sure to include examples to support your argument. (1-2 paragraphs MAX!!!) Student identifies … Read more
The Renaissances in both Italy and the North intertwined culture and religion. This cultural approach contributed to many advancements that were quite unique to this period in time. In a 2-3 pages discuss the noted advancements of the Renaissance to include significant impacts to society and culture. For this you will need to find at least (2) outside resources … Read more
Our modern world has changed considerably in the 700 years since Dante wrote The Divine Comedy. Bearing this in mind, your goal is to invent a new level of hell. In doing so, explain your rationale for this new level and, similar to Dante, explain how individuals placed in this level will be punished. If … Read more
1- During the rise and fall of Rome, significant cultural contributions would emerge from this empire. In a well constructed paragraph, discuss two of the contributions and why they were important 2- During the readings, the rise of the biblical tradition and islam emerged. These two beliefs would lead to major cultural changes. Compare … Read more
create a Timeline of the History of Jazz from its origins to 1955. Your timeline must include the following: Roots of Jazz – Blues, Ragtime, and Brass Bands. The first three major style periods of Jazz – Early Jazz (New Orleans/Chicago), Swing, and Bebop Musical Characteristics of each time period. Examples of performers and … Read more