Tag Archives: American History

What have you learned about the people of the past by examining different historical issues/events/ideas?

American History since 1865 Write a 750-1000 word paper (3-4 pages) that examines at least three major issues, events, or ideas in American history since 1865. Your paper should include the following: Introduction – Give a general overview of the topic. End your introduction with a thesis/main idea statement that identifies your specific issues/events/ideas and […]

What does it mean to be a young girl in Vyry’s world? How does her experience compare to other young girls at the time?

In a 4+ page essay reflection on Jubilee, consider the following questions: Why does Margaret Walker call this book “Jubilee”? What can we learn about slavery from Vyry’s childhood? What does it mean to be a young girl in Vyry’s world? How does her experience compare to other young girls at the time? What expectations […]

How did slavery as practiced in the Spanish colonies compare to slavery in the English colonies? Explain the similarities and differences between these two forms of unfree labor. 375 words for that question Indian peoples played a central role in American history. Defend this statement. 375 for this question

How did slavery as practiced in the Spanish colonies compare to slavery in the English colonies? Explain the similarities and differences between these two forms of unfree labor. 375 words for that question Indian peoples played a central role in American history. Defend this statement. 375 for this question

Identify how the issue in the document relates to American life today.

Here you will be examining the following events in American History: The Reagan Revolution The End of the Cold War The Gulf War The Stock Market Crash of 1987 Choose one of the primary source documents from the topic list below. Using the primary source reading, answer the following questions. Context (15 points): Name of […]