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How does the former slave describe life before emancipation? What did individual slaves do before the Civil War and afterward? How does the former slave describe the role of their slaveowner?Discuss.

During the course of African American history, students will be exposed to the context and particulars surrounding slavery, however to expose students to the actual experiences of slavery this assignment allows students to dive into one slave narrative to gain a deeper understanding of the impact of slavery and how these experiences have shaped America. […]

Discuss How did gold discovery and the ‘boom period’ influence the political and economic development of colonial Australia? In your essay discuss those who were advantaged by these times and those who were not.

How did gold discovery and the ‘boom period’ influence the political and economic development of colonial Australia? In your essay discuss those who were advantaged by these times and those who were not.

Explain how this article combines archeology and history, towards working to correct previous assumptions in both regarding the roles of women and the extents of trade routes.

Topic 1: Read Binder et al. 2014 “On the antiquity of cancer” and comment upon its relevance in terms of current cultural and medical approaches to cancer. Topic 2:Don’t just give me a summarization of the article (I already know what the article is about). Instead, comment upon how this article combines archeology and history, […]

List specific problems which make life difficult for each of the three groups within the Third Estate.

ASSIGNMENT QUESTIONS: Using the primary sources in the French Revolution folder and chapter 19, answer the following questions. What problems were faced by each of the groups within the Third Estate? List specific problems which make life difficult for each of the three groups within the Third Estate. Explain those problems: specific details of how […]

Select one of the individuals from each of the following lists – one pre-WWII terrorist or mass killer and one modern day terrorist or mass killer – and you will compare and contrast these two individuals in terms of profile, background, education, and techniques used. Pre-WWII Terrorists/Mass Killers

Assignment Overview Unit 1 – Individual Project The U.S. Department of State publishes a list of foreign terrorist organizations. Because of this label, many Americans lack the understanding of what these groups are trying to accomplish. You will hear broad, media-fed statements like, “They want us to live in the Stone Age,” or “They are […]

Reflect upon the defsherme system and janissary corps of the Ottoman Empire. Do you see any other similar institutions historically or today?

Please take a moment to reflect upon the defsherme system and janissary corps of the Ottoman Empire. Do you see any other similar institutions historically or today? In your response please be specific about what aspect of the training or mission of the janissary corps to which you are referring.

Describe three revolutionary measures put into place during Reconstruction and explain why they failed.

Part 1 Directions: You need to answer all parts of the question below. You must explain examples fully (as though to someone unfamiliar with the topic). The essay must be written in full sentences and paragraphs. Question #1 (1st Paragraph): Describe three revolutionary measures put into place during Reconstruction and explain why they failed. Question […]

Detail the author. Where are they from? University affiliation? Expertise? Experience? Awards achieved?

Being able to read a scholarly publication critically and absorb its contents is a vital skill for any researcher or writer. This assignment will offer a relevant article and require students to evaluate the contents. Students should consider what sources the publication uses – are they oral or archival, and where were they gathered – […]