critically analyzes a current, domestic or foreign political issue of importance to the United States. Students will (1) identify a current political event to analyze; (2) research and summarize the different approaches to understanding the political issue selected; (3) provide a clear, personal analysis of the issue and an explanation of the core values and […]
Americans faced a difficult decision whether to join the independence movement or stay loyal. People made decisions based on what issues were important to them. If they were Boston merchants (like John Hancock) or Virginia slave holders (like George Washington) or new people moving out onto the frontier close to Indians they would have different […]
The end of slavery comes with it various suggested plans on how to integrate former slaves into free society during and especially following the Civil War. From the 40 acres and a mule expectation to monetary compensations, much of what was proposed never came to fruition. It is what many historians consider to be one […]
Questions to Consider What was the historical context of the Order? Why did FDR issue the Order? What were his goals? How and why were Japanese Americans targeted while not being labeled explicitly in the Order? Presidents have a duty to act in the best interest of the American people. Did the president violate the […]
a Question 1: Monumental Architecture and Sculpture The cultures we studied this week produced architecture, earthworks, and monumental sculpture, in addition to smaller works of art. Using your course textbook locate three examples of architecture, earthworks or monumental sculpture from three different cultures listed here: Islamic, Chinese, Japanese, or the Americas. First, completely identify each […]
Week 6 Discussion 1: The New Deal 1515 unread replies.1515 replies. Required Resources Read/review the following resources for this activity: Textbook: Chapter 24 (Section 24.4), 25, 26 Lesson Link (video): A New Deal: Part 5 (Links to an external site.) (7:20) Link (website): New Deal Programs: Selected Library of Congress Resources: Introduction (Links to an external site.) (Read this introduction before […]
Week 6 Discussion 2: World War II 1111 unread replies.1111 replies. Required Resources Read/review the following resources for this activity: Textbook: Chapter 27 Lesson Minimum of 1 scholarly source (in addition to the textbook) Initial Post Instructions For the initial post, consider three (3) of the following events: Treaty of Versailles Rise of fascism, militarism and imperialism Failure […]
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DUXpCfcJ7Ng – Description/background of the video. – Summary of your experience watching the video. – What do you believe the organizers’ and participants’ reasons are in the video? – Are their expression of ideas and reasons effective? Back your opinion with examples from your observation. -Did the organizers and participants achieve their goals with […]
Overview In this discussion, we will be examining the rise and fall of Rome – both the Republic and the Empire. You will once again have an option – you can examine the rise of Rome to a powerhouse in the Western world, or the fall of the Western Empire through the eyes of a […]
the American Revolution. Which battle do you think is the most important of the war and why? Lexington? Bunker Hill? Trenton? Saratoga? Yorktown? Something else? In this country we have the great privilege of having many very important rights specifically written down in the Bill of Rights. Read over the Bill of Rights (The first […]
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