Entries by Sarah Kaelo

How do some American Indian people view eagles/eagle feathers?

You are to answer a few questions. Choose 5 out of the first 10 questions; number 11 is required. 1. Where do American Indians believe they come from? 2. As a student, how would you approach going to a ceremony? not this one 3. How would “I” (meaning Mr. Madril), define/describe an American Indian “church”? […]

was Reconstruction a success? What consequences did it have for the future? 

Historians often disagree on the true impact of Reconstruction. Based on your reading, discuss Reconstruction as a whole: the different legislative acts (for example, the amendments), the progress that was made, and the opposition to all of it. Be sure to talk about different groups’ reactions, i.e. freedmen, northern whites, southern whites, Congress, etc. In […]

Many Confederates saw the Civil War as another Revolution.

Using your book and the provided link, compare and contrast the secession documents of different Confederate states to each other, and also to the thinking of the American Revolutionaries. Many Confederates saw the Civil War as another Revolution. What do the documents say the states are seceding for? Does it match up with your ideas […]

Golden Age of Capitalism

1. “When Disneyland first opened its doors in 1955, it was representative of the post-World War II demographic, economic, and technological transformations that took place within the United States, ushering in the ‘Golden Age of Capitalism.’” Explain this statement. Be sure to include all of the factors that supported the prosperity boom and explain how […]

affirmation of their dignity and humanity in the face of poverty and racism

Discuss the following quote from Henry Louis Gates, Jr., and Nellie McKay (general editors of The Norton Anthology of African American Literature) in regard to the period often referred to as the Harlem Renaissance: …it is important to remember that what took place in New York City was in many aspects a heightened version of the […]

President Roosevelt issued Executive Order 9066 which ordered the internment of all people of Japanese ancestry along the west coast

President Roosevelt issued Executive Order 9066 which ordered the internment of all people of Japanese ancestry along the west coast 2929 unread replies.2929 replies. In 1942, President Roosevelt issued Executive Order 9066 which ordered the internment of all people of Japanese ancestry along the west coast. This included American citizens as well as Japanese nationals.  […]

The Extra Credit Film Review is your opportunity to earn extra credit by evaluating a feature film or documentary

Instructions The Extra Credit Film Review is your opportunity to earn extra credit by evaluating a feature film or documentary, applying ideas and information from class to popular media.  A good review must be written in a clear, concise narrative that is free of typographical errors, misspellings, and grammatical difficulties. When starting, it is useful to keep […]

How does moving day differ in the Netherlands from the US?

Answer the following questions. If the answer isn’t in the video or article, you should use your notes from class, including the lecture video, and outside sources, such as Wikipedia. Please cite all your sources using the citation method of your choice. I don’t care which citation style you use, I just want to be able to […]