Assignment #1 : analyze the following Youtube videos heralding the opening of Disneyland in 1954. What did Disneyland project about American culture in the 1950s? What parts of 1950s American culture does it still project? Do you find Disneyland’s projection false and nefarious? Or comforting and optimistic? Feel free to examine other videos you find […]
Category Archives: History
Compare and contrast the experiences of colonial and U.S. soldiers (including your ancestors) from the War of Independence in the 18th century through the early 20th century.
You are a freelance reporter who has been hired by the Military Times to write a comprehensive essay about the experiences of soldiers from the Revolutionary War through World War I that will be published on November 11 (Veterans Day). Discussion of World War I should be primary as Veterans Day is related to this […]
Compare and contrast childhood during the counterculture phase of the mid-20th century against the earlier “revolt of modern youth.”
Description Compare and contrast childhood during the counterculture phase of the mid-20th century against the earlier “revolt of modern youth.” Cite any sources you quote from or paraphrase, using in-text or parenthetical citations. Use ONLY Huck’s Raft by Steven Mintz 2004 and the other source provided.
Considering the times, were the Japanese internment camps justified? Why? Why not? Explain
Description 1) In the textbook read chapter 23 and the government’s primary source letters in Canvas and answer the following: 2) Considering the times, were the Japanese internment camps justified? Why? Why not? Explain your reasoning. 3) Make sure you cite the two primary source documents in the textbook, background information, and at least one […]
What was the popular vote in the Presidential election in Texas? (numbers and percentages) Who received Texas’ 38 electoral votes, and to what do you attribute this?
Description 1. What happened in the national Presidential election and why do you think that happened? Be sure to give the national popular vote (numbers and percentages) and electoral vote for each candidate. 2. What was the popular vote in the Presidential election in Texas? (numbers and percentages) Who received Texas’ 38 electoral votes, and […]
What is the historical significance of the argument developed by the author?
As indicated in the course outline, a report should meet the following criteria:§300-400 words(This is an exercise in synthesis! Make an economy of words and write only what matters.)§Your report should be written in English or in French.§Identify the thesis (main argument) of the author as well as the supporting arguments and summarize briefly the […]
What challenges exist for the metropolitan area regarding CIP? Explain
Description Please use attached template instructor is dead set on it. You are the critical infrastructure protection (CIP) specialist in the plans directorate of a public safety organization in one of the 100 largest metropolitan statistical areas in the United States. Based on the total number of Critical Infrastructure (CI) in your jurisdiction (national, state, […]
Describe a CIA action from Document 8’s timeline that you have researched online. after learning more about the event from your research, do you agree with Kangas’ view of the true purpose of the CIA during the Cold War? Why, or why not? List examples to support your view.
Description (Half a page) Read Chapter 26 from The American Promise, Volume II and write your responses to the questions below in outline format or as a rough draft. Use specific historical examples and details. You must use your own words to describe the events; do not copy from the textbook or other sources. Explain […]
Discuss Was the period between 300 and 350 a time of Roman decline or of continuity and change?
Was the period between 300 and 350 a time of Roman decline or of continuity and change? In your answer, you must discuss which concept best applies to changes in Roman political, cultural, AND religious life.
Who was Mohammed Mossadegh? Why was he such a controversial figure and perceived as an enemy by England and the United States? Without going into enormous detail (like the author did) How did Mossadegh come to power?
The book describes how a CIA operative worked to have an Iranian political leader removed from office. The “problem” was a disagreement between England and Iran. Briefly explain the problem. Who was Mohammed Mossadegh? Why was he such a controversial figure and perceived as an enemy by England and the United States? Without going into […]
