Category Archives: History

Describe one argument that supports “stop and frisk” policies-Describe one argument that opposes “stop and frisk” policies.

Reflect: As you learned in this week’s readings, many constitutional scholars consider the prohibition of unreasonable searches and seizures as one of the most basic freedoms that the Bill of Rights clearly protects. This central freedom supports and protects other essential freedoms, like free speech, press, assembly, and religion. Recently, this core freedom has become […]

Discuss what life was like in early American history for those who were not white and male?

When the United States was formed, the U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights provided basic protection for certain Americans while denying these rights to other groups of people in this country. Who was protected by these founding documents? Be sure to address the legal status of women, children, indentured European servants, and nonwhites (e.g., African […]

How is race depicted in the ads? Do they overcome stereotypes-reinforce them?

History For the next discussion assignment, find at least three examples of race in advertising. This can be print, billboards, social media television, etc. – think about the following – as well as other questions – how is race depicted in the ads? Do they overcome stereotypes or reinforce them? What are the meanings associated […]

Do you feel that Blackmon’s work offered an effective presentation that added to your knowledge of the main themes of American history?

Slavery by Another Name: Prompt – The author of Slavery by Another Name, Douglas Blackmon, writes in the epilogue to his book: Certainly, the great record of forced labor across the South demands that any considerations of the progress of civil rights remedy in the United States must acknowledge that slavery, real slavery, didn’t end […]

Identify-briefly explain three factors which contributed to the rise of Fascism in Europe during the 1920s and 1930s.

Assignment # 11 Chapter 25 pages 649-659 Answer these questions in as much detail as possible. 1. Identify and briefly explain three factors which contributed to the rise of Fascism in Europe during the 1920s and 1930s. 2. Identify and explain three ways in which the financial reparations placed on Germany following the end of […]

What are two items that you have received in a trade-Why did you need those products-What did you trade for them?

My journey at the silk road. Questions to respond to within your diary entry: What is the date?either put a date (year) at the top of your diary entry, or include it in your narrative. What is your name, and where are you from? Briefly describe the landscape/geography of the area that you come from. […]

What has society taught us regarding Michael Sam and others like him about homosexuality and black masculinity?

African American Studies- “What Michael Sam Has Taught Us?” and “African American Gay Men Lead the Way in Sports” In a minimum of two pages in essay format MLA style, answer the following questions: 1.) First Impressions-What parts of the reading(s) did you find surprising, puzzling, useful, new, already knew, and interesting? 2.) Essential Message […]

Describe the conflicts within the army itself, from the common soldiers (racial difficulties, officers vs. enlisted men, etc) to the differences between civilian and military leadership.

If I Die in a Combat Zone Essay In your study of US History you’ve encountered many stories of soldiers in many settings. Vietnam has always been described as different than any of the other American wars that preceded it. Using O’Brien’s book and your textbook and lectures, discuss the character of the Vietnam War. […]