In the epigraph to his 1832 short story, “The May-Pole of Merry Mount,” Nathaniel Hawthorne calls his fictionalization of the Puritan raid at Merry Mount colony a “philosophic romance” (p. 678) . By this phrase, he likely means that he sees his tale as using imaginative storytelling (romance) to ask his readers deep, thought-provoking questions […]
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Determine the historical impact of art on modern culture, society, and the workplace.
Competencies Determine the historical impact of art on modern culture, society, and the workplace. Identify the role of music, poetry, prose, and visual art in the modern world and workplace. Utilize art elements in real-world contexts and the workplace. Apply strategies for evaluating different art forms in various contexts. Explain how art contributes to problem […]
Why do you think Hawthorne was interested in Bradford’s account of Merry Mount and its history? How, perhaps, does the history and demise of Merry Mount contradict or, at least, significantly alter the historical image of Puritanism that often accompanies descriptions of America’s colonial past?
Why do you think Hawthorne was interested in Bradford’s account of Merry Mount and its history? How, perhaps, does the history and demise of Merry Mount contradict or, at least, significantly alter the historical image of Puritanism that often accompanies descriptions of America’s colonial past?
Explain Who wrote the primary source document? What is this person or group’s significance (don’t just give biographical/demographic details, but a sense of why he, she, or it is an important historical figure or source for historical information.)
Select one of the primary source documents contained in pages 127-140 in the attached PDF. If using in text citations please list page number. Explain the following: • Who wrote the primary source document? What is this person or group’s significance (don’t just give biographical/demographic details, but a sense of why he, she, or it […]
Examine historical works of art to identify themes that are relevant to both past and present.
Write a 2–3 page report, 500–750 words that describes your experience. 1. Select a minimum of 5–10 works of art by 5–10 different artists, from different time periods discussed in the text (Ancient Times to 1600s). 2. Clearly identify the location of the museum and your initial reaction when exploring the artwork in the online […]
When was the role of physical therapist assistant established?What are the outlooks for the profession in the future?
Your research paper must be typed and double-spaced on standard-sized paper (8.5″ x 11″), with 1″ margins on all sides. Please follow APA format including 12 pt. Times New Roman font. You must also include at least 3 citations for your work. Papers should be limited to 3 pages including title/cover page. Your research paper […]
Evaluate the impact that this document may have on historians trying to relay the challenges/success people faced during the historical period?
You will also write a reaction paper to the news article on the Triangle Fire no less than 500 words. *Note: be sure to discuss the why this is a primary source, what happened, why did it happen and what was the result and the lasting effect on the United States. Evaluate the impact that […]
Discuss. Is migration a more contentious issue in the contemporary era or just the continuing historical pattern of the movement of peoples?
Select one of the following themes and discuss how it has influenced the development of international relations, comparing the contemporary era to one other period in history: decolonisation; bipolarity; economic crises; international crime and terrorism. Identify the driving forces of decolonisation and how they explain perceptions of power between the colonised and the colonising. What, […]
Describe the historical setting—social structures, wars, and other major events or inventions that happen during this period that might have influenced the composer.
Describe the historical setting—social structures, wars, and other major events or inventions that happen during this period that might have influenced the composer. Detail the contributions made to music by this composer, and why you believe this person is important in the development of music. The paper should be double-spaced, a minimum of five (5) […]
Describe the unique historical experiences of Native Americans and Alaska Natives and examine how these experiences have shaped their life in contemporary America.
Describe the unique historical experiences of Native Americans and Alaska Natives and examine how these experiences have shaped their life in contemporary America.
