Discipline: History

Historians Debate the Meanings of an African Sankofa or an Anglo-American Heart at the African Burial Grounds in Manhattan?Historians Debate the Meanings of an African Sankofa or an Anglo-American Heart at the African Burial Grounds in Manhattan?

Creative Final Paper: World Civilizations: 1500AD to the Present    When the remains of hundreds of colonial-era Africans were uncovered during a building excavation in Lower Manhattan in 1991, one coffin in particular stood out. Nailed into its wooden lid were iron tacks, 51 of which formed an enigmatic, heart-shaped design. We recently read about […]

was the civil war and Reconstruction a revolutionary period in American history ?if so, what change ?if not, what remained the same?was the civil war and Reconstruction a revolutionary period in American history ?if so, what change ?if not, what remained the same?

1.Answer the question in a 500-800 word essay (about 2 to 4 pages of typed text) with an introduction that contains a thesis, evidence, and a conclusion 2.Use at least 3 sources and 2 different kinds of sources (readings, primary sources, textbook) to answer the question 3.Consider evidence from two different weeks to answer the question

“Marching Across the Color Line” , write a 2-3 page analytical paper that examines Randolph’s approach to fighting for the economic justice for black Americans.“Marching Across the Color Line” , write a 2-3 page analytical paper that examines Randolph’s approach to fighting for the economic justice for black Americans.

Purpose and Focus of the Paper: Using the monograph Marching Across the Color Line, write a 2-3 page analytical paper that examines Randolph’s approach to fighting for economic justice for black Americans. Considering the socio-political climate of the period, did he employ the right strategies and methods for the times? Why or why not? Explain your answer. No outside sources required. […]

In A People’s History of the United States, Howard Zinn entitles chapter 9, “Slavery without Submission, Emancipation without Freedom.” What does he mean by this?In A People’s History of the United States, Howard Zinn entitles chapter 9, “Slavery without Submission, Emancipation without Freedom.” What does he mean by this?

In A People’s History of the United States, Howard Zinn entitles chapter 9, “Slavery without Submission, Emancipation without Freedom.”  What does he mean by this? Make sure to have a strong thesis and reference at least 4-5 examples discussed in the chapter.  Don’t just copy each of the examples, but comment on each (as to whether they […]

How did leaders of the modern Civil Rights Movement (1950s,1960s and beyond) force state and federal government officials to address racial inequality in the United States? What role did the Federal government play in promoting racial equality?How did leaders of the modern Civil Rights Movement (1950s,1960s and beyond) force state and federal government officials to address racial inequality in the United States? What role did the Federal government play in promoting racial equality?

Please identify prominent leaders, events, legislation/laws, political, economic, intellectual, and socio-cultural impacts and examples from the readings and research as evidence in support of your reasoning.  Underline, bold, or Italicize your thesis statement. Not: reading source GIVE ME LIBERTY – By Eric Foner- published in 2019

Hellenistic period cultural exchanges between greeks and eastern mediterranean regionsHellenistic period cultural exchanges between greeks and eastern mediterranean regions

Essay Prompt: Describe and analyze the cultural diffusion in the Hellenistic Empire. Be sure to include specific examples that support your thesis with primary and secondary resources and a conclusion.   Note on the prompt topic: The Hellenistic Period Cultural Exchanges between Greeks and Eastern Mediterranean Regions; Following the death of Alexander the Great in […]

How did the Indian Government’s Policies towards the Naxalites affect human rights in the country during the 20th century?How did the Indian Government’s Policies towards the Naxalites affect human rights in the country during the 20th century?

1. The essay must be a 5 paragraph essay– an introduction, a conclusion, and 3 body paragraphs. The essay must not exceed 1220 words in length. 2. The essay must discuss ideas that are outside of common knowledge- instead, it must adress causation, effects or impacts, comparisons snd contrasts, as well as change and contuinity […]

Choose an ad each from the winner and the loser of any presidential campaign between 1952 and 2012. Explain how these particular ads may have helped the winner win and the loser loseChoose an ad each from the winner and the loser of any presidential campaign between 1952 and 2012. Explain how these particular ads may have helped the winner win and the loser lose

Click on the website link below and choose one presidential campaign. Choose an ad each from the winner and the loser of any presidential campaign between 1952 and 2012. Explain how these particular ads may have helped the winner win and the loser lose. This must be in my email box by 11:59 on May […]

How important was religion in early civilizations (Egypt, Mesopotamia, and Greece)? What role did it play?How important was religion in early civilizations (Egypt, Mesopotamia, and Greece)? What role did it play?

How important was religion in early civilizations (Egypt, Mesopotamia, and Greece)? What role did it play? You must quote and cite at least 2 primary sources and 4 secondary sources. Primary sources can be anything from the textbook, an ancient text quoted on a slide from class, or anything else you find yourself. Secondary sources […]

analyze one African and African-descended cultural theme that Oscar-winning Moonlight explores both in its narrative and the overall final visual experience presented to the viewers.analyze one African and African-descended cultural theme that Oscar-winning Moonlight explores both in its narrative and the overall final visual experience presented to the viewers.

Read and View: Moonlight (2016; 111 min.) E. Patrick Johnson, “In the Quare Light of the Moon: Poverty, Sexuality and Makeshift Masculinity in Moonlight” (10 pages).  ESSAY QUESTION: Using ideas from E. Patrick Johnson’s essay, and thinking about themes discussed in this course,and your own lived experience, analyze one African and African-descended cultural theme that Oscar-winning Moonlight explores […]