Entries by Sarah Kaelo

Discuss opposing viewpoints about free trade during the 1990s.

  By the 1990s, the US was stepping into the “Information Age”. This would coincide with the presidency of Bill Clinton. One can also see this as a period when global connections really became more visible and faster, in part because of new trade agreements around the globe. In North America, there was NAFTA—the North […]

Recognize the main factors that led to America’s early development.

You have already developed a thesis statement and an outline in which you explored the peculiar institution known as slavery. Now you will develop the final paper in which you explore your main points in detail. Introduce your paper with your previously crafted thesis statement. Describe two (2) outcomes of the 3/5ths Compromise, Missouri Compromise […]

American Jobs for Real Americans”

Please write on only 3 of the identifications listed below. IV. The responses must be in short essay format and include the following: Who What When Where Why (significance) Make sure you think critically of the significance. For example, why is the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo important? What were the ramification of the Treaty? VI. You can ONLY use […]

Choose and discuss one of the following two topics related to American history under Presidents Bush and Obama

Between 200 and2016, the US experienced remarkable changes internationally and domestically. By any measure, the terrorist attack of Sept. 11, 2001, was a game changer. With that a long, still-ongoing “war on terror” began that meant military engagements overseas and increased domestic security measures. In 2008, remarkably, the US elected its first African American president, […]

Myths of the American Revolution

Topic: Myths of the American Revolution Read Prof Carol Berkin’s article “Teaching the Revolution.” (See attachment) Use specific examples from the source to address the following questions: 1. What myths about the American Revolution does Prof. Berkin expose in her article? Examine at least three of the myths and the arguments Prof. Berkin presents to debunk […]

The Declaration of Independence

3.1 The American Colonies in the 1750s and Mercantilism 3.2 The British Government in the 18th Century 3.3 The Seven Years’ War (or the French and Indian War) 3.4 The Stamp Act and “No Taxation without Representation” 3.5 Stamp Act Riots 3.6 The Townshend Acts 3.7 The Boston Massacre 3.8 Tensions Increase 3.9 Common Sense […]

Discuss the rise of industrial America and establish the new role of capital and labor in the industrial society by 1900

Discuss the rise of industrial America and establish the new role of capital and labor in the industrial society by 1900 Directions: Answer the following questions in ONE clear and concise essay.  First establish your thesis statement, then provide substantial details as evidence.  Document your sources with endnotes or footnotes.  Do not submit a bibliography. […]

What was radical Reconstruction? 

What was radical Reconstruction? The Era of Reconstruction,1865–1877 Instruction: For this  homework, answer ONE of the provided questions. You are also required to answer question base on the attached document. 350-400 words excluding references, APA format and a minimum of 3 references. 1.  What was radical Reconstruction?  Was it radical? 2.  Did Reconstruction address the […]

 After the Fact called, Serving Time in Virginia.

This week you will be reading a chapter from After the Fact called, Serving Time in Virginia. It focuses on the very high mortality rate in early Virginia. In this chapter the authors of the book want to address:  what are the challenges that historians’ face when working with documents?  What is the potential problem with John Smith’s Autobiography? […]