The traditions of the American military, particularly the use of a militia and the citizenry’s fear of a standing army, began well before the first British colonists arrived in the so-called “New World.” As the colonies became more established and continued to expand, these traditions evolved; and they became more engrained as an American military culture when […]
Discipline: American History
Is the United States more paranoid about National Security after 9/11 than it was after the 1950’s Red Scare? Explain.Is the United States more paranoid about National Security after 9/11 than it was after the 1950’s Red Scare? Explain.
Is the United States more paranoid about National Security after 9/11 than it was after the 1950’s Red Scare? Explain. 1. “The Truman Doctrine” (1947) 2. “NSC-68” (1950) 3. “Joseph McCarthy on Communism” (1950) 6. Lillian Helman refuses to Name Names (1952) 7. Paul Robeson’s Appearance before the House Un-American Activities Committee 8. Atomic Energy […]
Assignment: Secondary Source Analysis #2 (Requires Research of a Primary Source)Assignment: Secondary Source Analysis #2 (Requires Research of a Primary Source)
Instructions: Please select one of the secondary articles from the units in the modules. After carefully reading the article, please complete the secondary source analysis worksheet. Be sure to fully address each question; you will be graded on the depth of your answers and the accuracy of your analysis and interpretation. This worksheet is slightly different […]
Unit 6 Discussion #2: Vietnam & Rock and Roll 13 13 unread replies. 13 13 replies.Unit 6 Discussion #2: Vietnam & Rock and Roll 13 13 unread replies. 13 13 replies.
After reading about the Vietnam War in the assigned textbook chapters, please listen to these four songs and discuss the following: What are these songs about and how do they portray the war in Vietnam? Can you find any similarities or differences between the song lyrics? What do these songs reveal about the significance of […]
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One of the overriding themes of the second half of my class is the question of whether American society should adopt an open or a closed approach to the issue of immigration. In some cases, the readings/films suggested that an openness to immigration has had real benefits to society, particularly regarding American culture. However, some […]
How have Caribbean immigrants shaped the social, cultural, and economic landscape of the United States?How have Caribbean immigrants shaped the social, cultural, and economic landscape of the United States?
2-3 pages introduction (thesis, main ideas) ▪ The thesis statement is the overall claim/argument for your paper. You should have 2-3 main ideas (evidence) to corroborate your overall claim. Explain how your evidence validates your claim. o 2-3 pages historiography ▪ The historiography are the secondary sources you research that covers your topic. Discuss […]
Knowing what he knew in 1945, should President Truman have used atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki?Knowing what he knew in 1945, should President Truman have used atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki?
In a two-page minimum paper, answer the following question. Knowing what he knew in 1945, should President Truman have used atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki? Please recognize the time period element of this paper. You need to prove that President Truman was aware in 1945 of each piece of evidence you use in […]
How did events on Wall Street during the 1980s lay the foundation for the Great Recession?How did events on Wall Street during the 1980s lay the foundation for the Great Recession?
TASK 1: Watch the episode titled “Greed is Good”Links to an external site. from the CNN series The Eighties (2016). TASK 2: Review the lecture PowerPoint as well as relevant chapters of The American Yawp. TASK 3: Post a 500-word response to the discussion question, How did events on Wall Street during the 1980s lay the foundation for the Great Recession? A. Paragraph One (200-250 words): Describe two key […]
d specific historical information from two lectures from the second half of the course, explain some of the key episodes in this history.d specific historical information from two lectures from the second half of the course, explain some of the key episodes in this history.
. Citing least three course films, three course readings and specific historical information from two lectures from the second half of the course, explain some of the key episodes in this history.Your essay should have a brief introduction and a thesis statement. Please underline your thesis statement. The thesis should be followed by 4 to […]
reflecting on what your life would have been like as an immigrant to the United States from 1830 to 1920.reflecting on what your life would have been like as an immigrant to the United States from 1830 to 1920.
Create a journal entry of 500-750 words reflecting on what your life would have been like as an immigrant to the United States from 1830 to 1920. Be sure to include the physical, mental, and social issues you may have encountered. Use a minimum of three of the sources provided to support your journal entry […]