Discipline: American History

Describe how ongoing westward expansion shaped the United States in the early 1800s. How do you think it influenced American character?Describe how ongoing westward expansion shaped the United States in the early 1800s. How do you think it influenced American character?

You will write a 500-750 word essay on the topic you chose in Module/Week 3 via the Essay Topic Sign-Up. Your essay should be well organized and well written, with an introduction, body, and conclusion. Its content must be based primarily on class materials (the module presentations and textbook). Additional research is optional, but any […]

Topic Questions Why did the issues Martin Luther King fought for during the civil rights movement change between 1955 and 1968? How did King’s changing goals reflect the broader transformations taking place in the civil rights movement during this time?Topic Questions Why did the issues Martin Luther King fought for during the civil rights movement change between 1955 and 1968? How did King’s changing goals reflect the broader transformations taking place in the civil rights movement during this time?

Topic Questions Why did the issues Martin Luther King fought for during the civil rights movement change between 1955 and 1968? How did King’s changing goals reflect the broader transformations taking place in the civil rights movement during this time?  Instructions Your interpretive essay should be based on your interpretation of readings AND films in the Week […]

Trace the ideas of Western Civilization from their origins in Greece to the Twentieth Century.Trace the ideas of Western Civilization from their origins in Greece to the Twentieth Century.

Students will write a 1,000 word (approximately 3 pages) paper on the following topic:  Trace the ideas of Western Civilization from their origins in Greece to the Twentieth Century. This is a standard research paper, and you may use MLA, APA, or Chicago style (footnotes).  The paper must be between 1,000 – 1,250 words. Requirements: […]

Students are to complete a written assignment analyzing a 2020 Presidential Candidate.Students are to complete a written assignment analyzing a 2020 Presidential Candidate.

Students are to complete a written assignment analyzing a 2020 Presidential Candidate.  The student will analyze the following points:   1. Name one specific policy supported by the candidate for the 2020 Presidential election.  2. Name one specific policy supported by the candidate’s party?  3. How do interest groups and public opinion affect this policy?   4. What particular groups and individuals may support or oppose this policy?   […]

Pick two of the following questions and write an essay response. Each of the 2 essays needs to be at least 400 words, in your own words, with citations. Up to 25% of each response can consist of cited quotes or paraphrases.Pick two of the following questions and write an essay response. Each of the 2 essays needs to be at least 400 words, in your own words, with citations. Up to 25% of each response can consist of cited quotes or paraphrases.

\At the turn of the 20thCentury, the U.S. Federal Government took direct control of the processes related to the admission, processing, and in some cases rejection of immigrants into the United States. Since then, America’s immigration policy and the laws that govern it, have varied and shifted over time. Discuss some of these shifts. Include […]

How was human health affected by the radiation effects of the Chernobyl Nuclear accident?How was human health affected by the radiation effects of the Chernobyl Nuclear accident?

Follow and use template to answer questions.  Historical event: Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant explosion  Current event: Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant explosion Research question: How was human health affected by the radiation effects of the Chernobyl Nuclear accident? Answer all questions: Part 1: Creating a Research Question  Describe how your assumptions, beliefs, and values influenced your […]

one page/ critique: For this assignment you will need to choose one of the following: Journal article, film, or cultural event related to Indigenous cultural groups.one page/ critique: For this assignment you will need to choose one of the following: Journal article, film, or cultural event related to Indigenous cultural groups.

·         For this assignment you will need to choose one of the following:  Journal article, film, or cultural event related to Indigenous cultural groups. ·         Assignment Details: One page / critique 1. Thesis: What is the purpose of the article, film, or event? 2. Summary: Summarize the author’s purpose and main points/evidence cited. 3. Analysis: […]

select one major foreign policy or international event from the period in 1970 to present and consider how it is specifically affected America internally in both domestic policy and culture.select one major foreign policy or international event from the period in 1970 to present and consider how it is specifically affected America internally in both domestic policy and culture.

Select one major foreign policy or international event from the period 1972-Present. Consider how this policy or event has specifically affected America internally in both its domestic policy and culture. Write a brief essay (200-300 words) identifying your policy or event and demonstrating the connection between the policy or event and American domestic policy and […]

Write 3-4 pages about a particular movie in which poker has special significance. The chosen movie will be “Rounders” starred by Matt Damon. Details on how to go about it will be on the instructions.Write 3-4 pages about a particular movie in which poker has special significance. The chosen movie will be “Rounders” starred by Matt Damon. Details on how to go about it will be on the instructions.

The final essay assignment invites you to explore in detail a particular film in which poker has special significance. Choose one of the three feature films we are watching together to analyze: The Cincinnati KidLinks to an external site. (1965) California SplitLinks to an external site. (1974) RoundersLinks to an external site. (1998) In particular, your analysis should be focused […]

What is this contract and what is it promising to do? Do you think it will have long-term electoral ramifications? Please be as specific as possible.What is this contract and what is it promising to do? Do you think it will have long-term electoral ramifications? Please be as specific as possible.

Read the Contract with America document (attached below).  What is this contract and what is it promising to do?  Do you think it will have long-term electoral ramifications?  Please be as specific as possible.