Student Learning Objectives (ACGM) Assessed in this assignment: 1. Create an argument through the use of historical evidence. (SLO1) 2. Analyze and interpret primary and secondary sources. (SLO2) 3. Describe the transformation of indigenous societies from 1400-1700. (SLO3) 4. Explain causes/effects of European conquest and colonization on the Americas.(SLO4) 5. Evaluate the relative impact of […]
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Explain Is National Socialism primarily a departure from German traditions—a break—or is it continuous with older periods of German history?
Topic: Is National Socialism primarily a departure from German traditions—a break—or is it continuous with older periods of German history?
Define how TEKS(Texas Essential knowledge and skills) came to be, and how it compares to the rest of the nation.
Description A research paper that delves into the history of American education and Texas in particular. Please define how TEKS(Texas Essential knowledge and skills) came to be, and how it compares to the rest of the nation.
Compare the ways in which extremist Islamist organizations (choose either al Qaeda or ISIS) invoke Islam to the ways in which white supremacist organizations (choose either the KKK in the 1920s or the Christian Identity movement) invoke Christianity to justify their actions. How similar are they?
Description The essay portion of Exam #3 gives you the opportunity to demonstrate the skills you’ve developed in stating and defending an argument, using class materials, through the Discussion Board assignments. Choose one of the questions below and write an essay using course materials to support your argument. The rubric I will use to evaluate […]
Explain Why do you find this topic interesting? Why is it important for the study of national security?
Your proposal should include the following: •Key argument–What is your thesis statement? What is key piece of information that you want the audience to learn about? •Justification–Why do you find this topic interesting? Why is it important for the study of national security? •Sources–A short bibliography of five sources that you have located and used […]
What do sources from the early Greek world suggest about the relationship between gods and mortals?
What do sources from the early Greek world suggest about the relationship between gods and mortals? Choose at least three different sources from Block 1 to support your discussion (that is, three different sources mentioned in any part of Block 1 that date from the early Greek world, c.800–500 BCE). At least one of your […]
Discuss, explain and analyze the nature of the American government (e.g., structure, powers, selection mode, composition) on both the federal and state levels under the Articles of Confederation.
Description Discuss, explain and analyze the nature of the American government (e.g., structure, powers, selection mode, composition) on both the federal and state levels under the Articles of Confederation. Why did the political leaders adopt this type of government? What problems did the government experience? Why did the founders create a new type of government […]
Trace the development of international trade (including in slaves, gold, & silver) & how it affected the development of nation-states, religions, wars, inequality (including racism), hierarchy, & patriarchy
Description Trace the development of international trade (including in slaves, gold, & silver) & how it affected the development of nation-states, religions, wars, inequality (including racism), hierarchy, & patriarchy
Discuss the role race plays in both US immigration history and US history with Native Americans. How has race mattered and/or not mattered to the treatment of immigrants in the past? Is this true for current immigrants? Now compare and contrast your answer with Native American history.
Description 1. Discuss the role race plays in both US immigration history and US history with Native Americans. How has race mattered and/or not mattered to the treatment of immigrants in the past? Is this true for current immigrants? Now compare and contrast your answer with Native American history. 2. Thinking about Schaefer’s 7 responses […]
Discuss a current war/violent conflict and briefly address how the person you chose would address peacemaking efforts.
Description n this discussion, you will post about the person you chose for your Final Project. In your initial post of at least 250 words, you will give a brief description of the person you chose, discuss their role as a peacemaker, and what you were surprised and/or disappointed to learn about this person. You […]
