You’ll focus on the role of the United States in World affairs. In the late 19th century, the United States not only sought to redefine itself as American but also to establish its place in the global political arena. Foreign policies paralleled those of many European nations, with a focus on imperialism and preserving foreign … Read more
You’ll be focusing on change and reform brought about as a result of the rapid social and economic changes of industrialization and urbanization. While the U.S. looked great from an outside perspective, with its rich flaunting their wealth and industry booming, it was riddled with the exploitation of the people and political corruption, thus earning … Read more
For this Discussion, you need to find a film that focuses on an actual historical event rather than simply being set in the past. 1. Find an historical film that covers a period in history relevant to this course, 1877-present. 2. Briefly describe its plot and/or famous scenes and/or actors/actresses. 3. And finally, in what … Read more
“A Small Needful Fact” by Ross Gay (he/him) “Allowables” by Nikki Giovanni (she/her) “not an elegy for Mike Brown” by Danez Smith (they/them) “a brief meditation on breath” by Yesenia Montilla (she/her)
Look back at our lessons and maps, and write a short text of 300-350 words summarizing what you have learned. There should be two short texts submitted! First Short Text: FLORENCE WALK 1 – 3. Second Short Text: FLORENCE WALK 4 – 6.
Refer back to pages 35-79 in Reforming America, choose one of the mid-19th century religious/utopian communities or bodily/self-improvement movements and describe its basic beliefs. How did the movement that you chose fit into the overall spirit of reform during the time period?
Discussion #8: The decision to drop the atomic bomb. Critics have charged that the United States was morally irresponsible in using the atomic weapons against Japan during World War II. Were the United States’ actions justified? In order to prepare for this discussion forum: Review and identify relevant sections of Chapter 26 to support … Read more
Length tips–To answer these topics completely, it takes a minimum of 350 words. Use the topic questions and the scoring rubric to see if your draft responds fully to all parts of the question. A complete thoughtful answer is more important than word count. Topics, Choose one Topic A: Compare the advantages and disadvantages of act-utilitarianism … Read more
Discussion #7: Where should we place the blame for the Great Depression? Where should we place the blame? Economists believe the Great Depression was caused by the weaknesses in the 1920s economy, but the person whose name will be forever linked to the depression is President Herbert Hoover. Personally blaming him for the crisis, Americans started to … Read more
Overview: In the past three units, you have learned about ancient Greece and Rome, the rise of Islam and the Byzantine Empire and the diversity of trade-based empires in Africa. For this assignment, you will explore one of these civilizations in more detail. Instructions: • Choose one of the civilizations that interests you the most. … Read more