capstone assignment

Examining the issue of culture and you will begin by reading the article called “So What is Culture, Exactly?”.  (450 words) include the following questions: A)  What are some of the important material aspects of the culture you are discussing and what are some of the non-material (beliefs, values, ideas) aspects of the culture you are … Read more

History

Question 1 : William F. Buckley Jr. defined  conservatives as people who stand “athwart history, yelling Stop, at a  time when no one is inclined to do so, or to have much patience with  those who so urge it.” Detail the ideological differences between modern  liberalism and conservatism. How and why did conservatism become the … Read more

Historical Documentary

Provide the title, producer, date, and a Web link if available. Summarize the documentary. Explain the producer’s main interpretation of the topic presented and their evidence. Explain how this documentary influenced your understanding of the topic.

The Civil Rights Movement

  This paper must be a minimum of four (4) pages in length, type written, double-spaced, size 12 font, bibliography page. (The bibliography page must include a minimum of three sources, and should include title, author, publisher and copyright date.  At least one source must be a traditional book, others can be web-sites, etc.)  Please … Read more

History

American history since 1877 can be divided in periods of rapid change and intermittent periods of relative calm. Among notable periods of rapid and substantial change, one can identify the Progressive Era (ca. 1880-1920), the New Deal (1933-1945), and the post- World War II years (ca. 1945-1968). Observing politics, economy, society, culture, gender and race … Read more

History

Effects of missionary activities in East Africa were; Christianity became widely spread. Led to erosion of African cultural practices and values. Spread of education. Created job opportunities to the African elites. Development in Agriculture and technical skills among Africans. Rise of independent churches and schools

‘Three Key Words’

 This assignment will ask you folk to sum-up- contextualize the big themes of the course in “Three Key Words.” (NOTE- I am looking for terms like- Imperialism, Capitalism, Decolonization, Revolution, Identity, Genocide, Total War, etc.)    You will elaborate upon each of your words in 2-3 pages (So that is 6-9 pages total), where you … Read more

Historical Reflection

Based upon the evidence examined this week, did WW II unleash permanent liberating changes for women, or did the post-war period bring about a loss of war-time gains and opportunities?  Consider our nation’s diverse population of women as you develop a three-paragraph response.