Question For this assignment, you will work with a digital archive called the “Civil Rights in Black and Brown Oral History Project” housed in the History Department at Texas Christian University. (Yes, we are re-visiting the CRBB OH Program at TCU). This online repository houses hundreds of interviews (oral histories) of Chicano and Black activists […]
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What were Ravana’s primary motivations through the course of The Ramayana?
The Ramayana Questions 1) The Ramayana presents Rama as a god who temporarily takes the form of a human being. As the story unfolds, how does Rama come across as god like in other words, superhuman? Discuss two examples of god-like qualities that are attributed to Rama. At what points in the story does Rama […]
During the Scope of this Class (1877-present), was the United States Government More of a Protector and Promoter of Freedom or an Abuser of Freedom?
United States and Freedom During the Scope of this Class (1877-present), was the United States Government More of a Protector and Promoter of Freedom or an Abuser of Freedom?
Analyze the effectiveness of post delum policies by explaining if reconstruction succeeded or failed in areas of economics including the rebuilding of the Southern economy and improving the economic status of free demand, and politics-including the unification the North and south, restoring Southern loyalty to the union, and establishing political rights for African americans.
Unit 1.1 D. B: reconstruction Analyze the effectiveness of post delum policies by explaining if reconstruction succeeded or failed in areas of economics including the rebuilding of the Southern economy and improving the economic status of free demand, and politics-including the unification the North and south, restoring Southern loyalty to the union, and establishing political […]
What are the actions that can be taken by government (state and/or local) to address the issues that you feel are most urgent?
Discussion post In your opinion, what are the most immediate and important policy issues facing Texans? What are the actions that can be taken by government (state and/or local) to address the issues that you feel are most urgent? Would the state government, local government(s), or a combination of both be the best entities to […]
What were both the short and long term effects of this historical event?
History 1301 Essay Assessment Assignment General Information and Instructions: The purpose of this assignment is to use different historical methods you have learned about during this course to complete a historical research project. Your research project should start with your developing a historical question, that you then research, and then attempt to answer using both […]
What are the significant differences between these projects’ overarching narratives of the nation’s founding?
Question For your Reflection Paper assignment, You will: Read The 1619 Project and listen to its companion Podcast Read The 1776 Report (Chapters 1-4) Produce a one to two-page paper, which should include addressing the questions below. Your paper should also consider the materials (readings, videos, documents, etc.) presented throughout this course. Do these projects […]
What do you find most compelling or interesting about this work?
Discussion question For your Initial Discussion Board Post answer the following: Review the Land Art sites that we looked at this week and select one work to focus on. Feel free to explore Dia Sites, this Atlas Obscura article ‘A Tour of Spectacular 1970s Art Made From the Landscape Itself‘ or this Artland Magazine article […]
How did the civil rights movement empower other groups to fight for their rights in the 1970s and 1980s?
Question How did the civil rights movement empower other groups to fight for their rights in the 1970s and 1980s? – respond in 150 words
How did westward expansion and the belief of “Manifest Destiny” help industrial capitalization spur growth in the United States?
After the Civil War, westward expansion was a key component to the growth of the United States. How did westward expansion and the belief of “Manifest Destiny” help industrial capitalization spur growth in the United States? include material from this week’s reading to support your argument. McGerr, Michael, et al. Of the People: A History […]
