History

For the two terms give the context for, define, and tell the significance/after-effect of each, in terms of late-19th & early-20th-century American history & culture. 1 page for each term 1. peak of the 2nd wave of US immigration 2. “Melting Pot”

How did the Great Depression help fuel the rise of Totalitarianism in Europe?

Please use a source from a website and not a book.  In this discussion, explain why I choose this event? What makes it interesting to me? How does it impact the way you think about history?

Primary resources are as follows:  Aberth, John. Plagues in World History. New York, Rowman & Littlefield, 2016 (pb).  McNeil, William. Plagues and Peoples. NY: Anchor Books, 1997 edition (pb)  Bynum, William. The History of Medicine: A Very Short Introduction. New York, Oxford U. Press, 2008 (pb)..  If you want to use other resources please confirm with me before you start. Assignment: Essay: two (2) of the essay questions below and provide a complete response in 1 to 2 pages, double-spaced for each. Both answers are to be in one file. Be sure to include your name, the question and answer all aspects of the question:   How did the Industrial Revolution relate to public health (both positively and negatively)? AIDS is considered the plague of the 20th and 21st centuries. Describe what AIDS is and discuss its development in America and Africa especially the impact on population.

The Vietnam War mobilized former soldiers to speak out against the war, both in terms how the war was fought and why the war was fought. Many soldiers returned from the war deeply critical of the United States’ goals and tactics. After reading your text and viewing the provided documents, write a discussion about the Anti-War Movement, particularly Vietnam Vets Against the War, and the obligation of the United States to those soldiers. You might considered the following questions, but you are not limited to them: Why were protests by veterans more effective than student protests? Do you think the anti-war was more or less active due to participation by soldiers? Why do these types of anti-war meetings and organizations rarely happen today? What responsibility does the US have to Vietnam due to Agent Orange? Do Americans have an obligation to soldiers once they’ve left the service? To receive full credit for this assignment your post must: Address the questions asked in the paragraph above in at least a 300-word post and cite all outside sources appropriately In your initial post, include at least one interesting question the readings raised for you Chapter needed: https://openstax.org/books/us-history/pages/29-introduction

After everything we’ve discussed in this section, do you believe that Mark Twain’s description of this time as “gilded” rather than “golden” is true? Explain your answer with examples. What comparisons, if any, can you see to today’s economy? Support your answer with evidence. To receive full credit for this assignment your post must: Address the questions asked in the paragraph above in at least a 200-word post and cite all outside sources appropriately In your initial post, include at least one interesting question the readings raised for you Reply to at least two of your classmates’ posts and attempt to answer their question (100 word posts minimum)

First, in your own words, why were illuminated manuscripts such a big deal in the middle ages? Second, how are animated videos today like a computer-age version of a medieval illuminated manuscript? Third, do a Google Images search for “medieval illuminated manuscripts Christmas cards.” Observe that medieval manuscripts are a popular style of Christmas card decoration. Why do you think medieval illumination is so popular that it lives on in this way? What are the creators of the cards trying to accomplish by appropriating the medieval illuminated style?

How did High Imperialism emerge, and how has it shaped global societies through the twentieth century and even into the present day? (Remember to consider multiple perspectives.) What different motives and justifications were behind High Imperialism?  Your discussion of these issues must examine at least THREE different geographical regions, at least TWO of which must be non-Western.

Write a five paragraph response to the following: Do you think Confederate statues should come down? You must incorporate the following sources from those assigned below: at least 1 primary source, 1 visual source (assigned video), and 1 reference to your textbook readings. Note the above: sources and citations are needed. This is a highly controversial topic and students sometimes get so enthusiastic about their viewpoint that they fail to write a scholarly response. A response without historical information drawn from the material covered this week will receive a grade of zero. These sources must be used: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/tv/shows/america-inside-out-with-katie-couric/episode-guide/season-01/episode-01-re-righting-history/vdka10906929 https://www.historians.org/news-and-advocacy/aha-advocacy/aha-statement-on-confederate-monuments https://www.npr.org/2020/07/02/886503966/push-to-remove-confederate-monuments-opens-debate-on-other-honored-historical-fi

Watch the video, and write 2 pages double spaced, write at least half a page to summarize the video, then answer the following questions: What inspires you? Who inspires you? How are you going to develop yourself and make yourself a better person? What is your dream? What is your mission and purpose in life? How are you going to achieve it? How are you going to make the world a better place? Write at least 3 steps that you will take to achieve one of your main goals.