(A) What system provided a mechanism for the major powers to respond to civil wars in Spain and the Netherlands? (B) International Negotiation produced what ‘sophisticated architecture’ for the postwar period (WWII)? (C) Explain the negotiation theory of rational actor assumption? choose two to answer with at least 150 words for each question you choose
HISTORY 212 CANDIDE WRITING ASSIGNMENT DUE Sept. 29 2020 most, if not all, of your answer in your own words and not from direct quotations. (50 possible points) 1. Anton Chekhov, the great Russian writer, once remarked, If everyone in the world did all he was capable of on his own plot of land, … Read more
Are you beginning to understand just how much is left out of our histories? From early childhood, we are taught about this brave group of individuals who courageously set out to find a new life for themselves in the “New World.” A life where they could be free to worship and live as they chose…and … Read more
In the readings from Week 1 to Week 4, we have explored various aspects of queer or trans identity from the perspective of what we call social construction. If you feel like you need to review Jeffrey Weeks essay from Week 1, please do so. In particular, pay close attention to those five crucial … Read more
A critical prcis should very briefly summarize the content and argument, placing the reading within its disciplinary/theoretical field. What question(s) is the author trying to answer? What issue in the field is s/he responding to? How successful is the piece, and what contributions does it make? How does it engage with other readings/themes/questions in this course?
Required ResourcesRead/review the following resources for this activity: Textbook: Chapter 14, 15 Lesson Minimum of 1 scholarly source (in addition to the textbook) InstructionsFor the initial post, address one of the following: Option 1: Middle EastExamine the origins of the Arab-Israeli conflict from its beginnings some 4000 years ago and how it has evolved/devolved over … Read more
Our Semester Writing Assignment is based on Benjamin Franklin’s Autobiography. Franklin was truly one of the greatest men of his generation. His discoveries, inventions, and enlightened attitudes improved the lives of everyone around him. What great American men and women do you see in modern times (from the 2000’s) who have “made a difference?” Please share one … Read more
Choose one movie on your own to view (you will only need to watch ONE, not one from each category because that means you would be watching 2 and you only need to watch ONE). You will answer the analysis extension prompt that goes with the movie category of the movie you chose (example: you … Read more
Chapter 4 analyzes the trends of European competition in North America. There was momentum throughout the 1600s to claim, settle, and defend land. Near the end of the century, each competing group had established a pattern of behavior that would dictate the manner in which they deal with forces within and outside of their sphere … Read more
You choose the one you like and post a response of 125 words or more. 1.Imagine that you have been sent by Starfleet Command or by your boss (whichever you prefer to report to) to observe a country in the middle of profound change. In the North of the United States, industrialization had a good start and the … Read more