Reading of Frederick Jackson Turner’s Argument Do a summary of the reading. it needs to be 150 words min, and reference the reading or any outside source you use, just needs to be cited. Prompt “what you think Turner was trying to say about the relationship of the Frontier and what it means to be […]
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What were some of the short term and long term causes that led to those momentous changes?
Answer the following questions in two different essays (at least 5 paragraphs each). Write organized, concrete, specific essays. avoid significant overlap in topic and content between your two essays: choose questions and examples that avoid much repetition of material. Each essay is worth 50 points. What values, structures, and characteristics were important in Anglo-Saxon society? […]
Compare the renaissance, the Protestant Reformation, and the Scientific Revolution
Compare the renaissance, the Protestant Reformation, and the Scientific Revolution
How did the Army decide what strategic changes needed to take place?
You will compare the processes used to change the Army during the post-Vietnam timeframe to the processes used today. Use the Bradley fighting vehicle to conduct the comparison. JCIDS, DAS, PPBE, TAA, TAP, etc. did not exist during the post-Vietnam era. So how did the Army make decisions and how is that different than today? […]
can we see ideals of what constituted medieval chivalry in the Lais of Marie de France?
Topic: Research proposal Settlement of iceland Topic description: [Your topic description should be single spaced and 200-250 words. It should explain your topic and research question, and discuss the major primary and secondary sources that will allow you to answer that question. The sample bibliography that follows was for a former student project on medieval […]
How many times has a candidate won the majority vote, but not won the Presidential election?
Topic: US History You will be writing a research paper on one of two topics: the Electoral College or Confederate Monuments. You may choose the topic that appeals to you. Word count must be 750-1250 words PROMPT: Is it appropriate for cities/states to publicly display monuments (flags, statues, tec.) to the Confederacy? Why or Why […]
What does the textbook consider to be the main elements of the Hellenistic world, including its benefits and drawbacks?
Summarize and evaluate WTWA‘s account of Hellenism. What does the textbook consider to be the main elements of the Hellenistic world, including its benefits and drawbacks? Do you find the textbook’s assessment of Hellenism to be convincing? Why or why not? Read all the pages below. Must be 300-400 words
Discuss one of the “invented traditions” (either bushidō or muay Thai) and how and why this tradition serves a purpose in its respective nation.
Discussion post What is the important issue? Having read Benesch and Vail, discuss one of the “invented traditions” (either bushidō or muay Thai) and how and why this tradition serves a purpose in its respective nation.
Who was Thomas Paine, why is he significant to the American Revolution, and what was so radical about his worldviews?
Recorded Lesson: Revolutionary Stirrings II During the global Age of Revolution & rebellion, numerous factions struggled against systems of domination, exploitation, and suppression. Within this struggle, two general groups of people, sometimes referred to as “classical liberals” and “radicals,” forged partnerships against the old monarchal ruling class and the rule of European empires. Compare and […]
Discuss the relationship between Britain and the enslaved in both the northern and southern colonies as the war approached and became ignited.
Homework: Reading- The Hidden History of the American Revolution (pages 59-69 Subtitle: “The Unknown Revolution”) Radicalism- Who were the radicals and what did they want from the Revolution? Who were Andrew Oliver and Thomas Hutchinson and why were they detested by “the crowd” of poor and common men (what did they represent)? When “the crowd” […]
