Chapter Evaluation Assignment #1: Chapters 16, 17, 18, and 19 The following questions correspond to the chapter readings in The American Nation: A History of the United States, Volume 2: Since 1865 textbook. Chapter 16 Questions. Choose four questions to answer. 16.1 Why did President Abraham Lincoln offer such lenient terms for the reconstruction of […]
Was there indeed something like an American “unipolar moment” in international affairs in the 1990s? What was meant by it and how did it influence the making of US foreign relations?
ASSIGNMENT Select ONE question from the questions below and write research paper of c. 1800 words (plus/minus 10 per cent) (the word lengths include endnotes or footnotes but exclude the bibliography) President Theodore Roosevelt became known for his phrase “Speak Softly and Carry a Big Stick.” What did he mean by it and analyze whether […]
Reflect on the course content. Identify and elaborate on one or two lessons you have learned from our study of United States history that affect you today in your daily life and/or work.
Hist 405N Journal entry For this activity, reflect on the course content and answer the following: Identify and elaborate on one or two lessons you have learned from our study of United States history that affect you today in your daily life and/or work. Provide advice to the next group of students who will be […]
Formulate 2 discussion questions from the readings (2 total, not 2 for each) that can be discussed in class.
ASSIGNMENT Step 1: Entirely read all the attached documents and identify main ideas and key points. Then write ONE 300-400 word essay (not one for each reading) reflecting and commenting on the main ideas and key points of the readings, the essay should not simply be a summary. Have at least one citation from each […]
Choose three of the journalists in the book. Then prepare a brief discussion about each of the three journalists selected, their writings, the significance of the issue addressed, and what happened as a result of his/her reporting.
The Carl Jensen work, Stories That Changed America: Muckrakers of the 20th Century. In the process of doing steps one and two above, choose three of the journalists in the book and use them as examples in the review itself. This implies a brief discussion about each of the three journalists selected, their writings, the […]
Write a reaction paper of 500 words on the content of weeks 1-4.
Reaction Assignment Write a reaction paper of 500 words on the content of weeks 1-4. Chicago full note style.
Describe the context of your historical event that influenced your current event. How does the context of your historical event help tell the story of what was happening at the time?
Hist Project Assignment Part 1: Creating a Research Question: The quality of research often depends on the quality of the question driving it. It is important to understand how personal opinions, perspectives, and historical sources all play a part in developing and examining a research question. Complete the following steps to discuss how you developed […]
Read about the Anita Hill/Clarence Thomas hearings and Dr. Ford/Kavanaugh hearings. Assess public reaction to each and the final decision of the Senate on each. Draw three parallels.
CASE STUDY Several years ago, if you were paying attention to the news, the U.S. Senate considered whether or not to confirm Brett Kavanaugh to the U.S. Supreme Court. For some of us old enough, it was very reminiscent of another nomination and appointment of Clarence Thomas in 1991. Read about the Anita Hill/Clarence Thomas […]
What could coffeehouse customers learn from the newspapers and magazines they read? How did coffeehouses represent a new type of social interaction?
Documenting Everyday Life Read and Answer For this week’s Participation Activity, read “Documenting Everyday Life” on page 515 of your textbook and answer the following: According to Saussure, who patronized coffeehouses, and why? What could coffeehouse customers learn from the newspapers and magazines they read? How did coffeehouses represent a new type of social interaction? […]
For at least three countries (listed in the textbook), describe what their major reasons for colonial expansion were during this period.
ASSIGNMENT European nations during the nineteenth century justified the cost and effort of their colonial policies in many ways. For at least three countries (listed in the textbook), describe what their major reasons for colonial expansion were during this period.