HIST 421 American Ethnicity and Pluralism Final Examination and Signature Assignment This is a take-home exam for which you may use notes, books, and other resources in formulating your answers, but you must put your answers in your own words and not work in collaboration with other members of the class or any other […]
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Do you think the underrepresentation of women-minorities affect Congress’s business?
Representation in Congress Instructions Research the proportion of women, African Americans, Native Americans, Hispanic Americans, Asian Americans and openly gay or lesbian members of Congress. Reflect on what these patterns say about the nature of representation. Why do some groups tend to be underrepresented in Congress? Why do you see a trend in which more […]
What are some of the benefits-advantages-criticisms of the Electoral College in a democratic system?
Choose ONE question from the following: Describe state electoral laws including registration requirements, formal barriers, voting registration and reforms. Why is voter turnout so low in the U.S.? What are the consequences of low voter turnout? Discuss the political issues surrounding campaign funds. Be sure to include sources of funding, (ie. SuperPacs, 527 committees etc.), […]
Discuss whether or not you think public schools should require students to recite the pledge-Why-why not?
The Pledge of Allegiance Religion and politics have traditionally been highly debated topics in our society. Recently, the Pledge of Allegiance has added to this debate. American citizens have generally recited the Pledge of Allegiance at important ceremonies ranging from presidential inaugurations to the beginning of the school day. The pledge has a great deal […]
Determine which historian’s topic is the most accurate, Gordon Wood or Barbara Clark Smith?-Give reasons and historical evidence to the argument.
Who has the most accurate topic or you create & make it work with essay… Analyze the events surrounding the Revolutionary Era and constitution making (1763-1791), and determine which historian’s topic is the most accurate, Gordon Wood or Barbara Clark Smith? Give reasons and historical evidence to the argument. Site works and sources. Make sure […]
What are potential consequences when fake news goes viral?-Why do people believe fake news?
Fake News Fake news is no longer a matter of the occasional hoax. There is growing evidence that fake news has the power to shape public opinion and even sway elections. As more Americans get their news online, it is increasingly vital that students know how to verify sources and spot fake news or images, […]
Identify any problems you might be having in examining your own culture from an ethic perspective
Can you identify any biases that you might have about the cultural practices Identify any problems you might be having in examining your own culture from an etic perspective or the other culture from an emic perspective. Review Miner’s article Body Ritual Among the Nacirema Download Body Ritual Among the Nacirema, and explain how his […]
What would you suggest to dismantle the Model Minority Myth for Asian Americans?
Multiple Choice Questions 1. Reflect on all the years of experience you have in education. How much time do you recall spending in school or college so far learning about Asian Pacific Americans, Chinese and Japanese American History? What did you learn? How were Asian Pacific Americans, Chinese and Japanese American people portrayed? Explain in […]
Why are there so few African Americans in executive business positions in America?
African Americans in positions of power Topic: Why are there so few African Americans in executive business positions in America? and why should there be more African Americans in positions of power in businesses?
How did women’s roles in the West (and on the journey westward for migrants) compared to men?
Assignment instructions HIS326j discussion (Casey): The definitions of gender and family were sharply contested in the nineteenth century. In the West, newly arrived Anglo-Americans encountered very different understandings of gender among the Mexicans and Native Americans already inhabiting the area. For this activity, you will examine the competing views of gender in the opening West. Provide […]
