Entries by Sarah Kaelo

President Lincoln’s goal for reconstruction remained linked to his goal in the war-preserve the Union.

WRITING ASSIGNMENT 1A: Reconstruction.   President Lincoln’s goal for reconstruction remained linked to his goal in the war-preserve the Union. His plan favored leniency, in order to as quickly as possible reintegrate the south, and gain the support of Southern Unionists (mostly former Whigs). Radical Republicans urged a much harsher course, believing that the south […]

Does ideology really make a difference in the United States today?

Does ideology really make a difference in the United States today? Due January 31 at 11:59 PM Explain the differences between Liberalism and Conservatism. Does ideology really make a difference in the United States today? Support your reasoning with examples. How does this impact American culture, government and politics in your opinion? You will be […]

How did this affect the way the South was treated before, during and after the war?

The view of the South was that the pact that they entered Union under was voluntary. Since they felt the terms of the contract had been violated, they surmised that they had a legal right to separate themselves from the Union. The Union took the position that the agreement of the original states was forever […]

Identify the constitutional powers of Congress.

Identify the constitutional powers of Congress. Select your House of Representative or one of your two Senators. Your member of Congress serves on various committees and/or subcommittees in Congress. Identify and describe those committees and/or subcommittees. What political, social, and economic issues are important to your member of Congress? Write a letter to your selected […]

our discussion of women in the labor force.

Primary sources are the basis of most historical scholarship, and one of the goals in this class is to get you comfortable analyzing primary sources as historians do. My challenge to you is to analyze a primary source related to the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire, and our discussion of women in the labor force. You […]

“The hard-fought battle started during the Civil Rights Movement

“The hard-fought battle started during the Civil Rights Movement, against segregation and racism is ongoing. Write a 3-5-page paper supporting or opposing the statement”.  You must provide historical and contemporary evidence to justify your claims. Please ensure that you share your views while providing supporting evidence from properly cited academic resources. THE PAPER DISAPPEARS FROM […]

how does the legislative branch act as a check against the executive branch?

Attached the TEMPLATE Directions: Using the following outline template and requirements, craft a full sentence, two page outline that analyzes the legislative and executive branches. Lumen’s Principles of Public Speaking has an excellent example of a full sentence outline. Please include the following: As per the U.S. Constitution, how does the legislative branch act as a check against the […]

Explain this statement. What are the characteristics of Progressivism? 

“Although ‘Progressive’ is often used interchangeably with ‘Liberal’ the two are not synonymous. Progressivism was a style or method of governing rather than a political ideology, and some Progressive movements even included conservative ideas, intolerance, and discrimination.” 1.Explain this statement. What are the characteristics of Progressivism? 2.How/why can some Progressives (such as Theodore Roosevelt) and […]

Is there any evidence to support Kristin Hoganosn’s argument regarding the role of gender and the Spanish-American War?

The Republican victory in 1896 gave heart to proponents of prosperity through foreign trade.   McKinley sought neither war nor colonies, but many in his party wanted both. Called “jingos,” they included Assistant Secretary of the Navy, Theodore Roosevelt; John Hay, the ambassador to London, and senators Albert Beveridge and Henry Cabot Lodge.  Britain, France, […]