History

·              According to the authors of the document—what justifications have been used to prevent women from enjoying equal opportunities and freedom of choice? ·              What accounts for the disparity in earning power of women compared to men?  ·              What areas of the professions are most glaringly dominated by men?  ·              What is Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and why is it important to women? ·              What specific recommendations does NOW present that will “enable women to enjoy true equality of opportunity and responsibility in society, without conflict with their responsibilities as mothers and homemakers?”  ·              What do the authors mean by calling for a “new image of women?”  link below http://www.americanyawp.com/reader/27-the-sixties/national-organization-for-women-statement-of-purpose-1966/

Common Assignment Essay Instructions Objective of this Assignment: Due by 11:59pm on Dec. 29. Instructions: Students will follow the process outlined below to guide them in the development of a comparative essay. The essay should be approximately 500-800 words, and should include footnotes. ? Step One: See the big picture. Begin your research with the following research objectives in mind: 1. Consider why historians disagree about the significance and purpose of memorials/monuments. For example, are monuments considered works of art and protected by the first amendment or they considered public history and required to uphold certain standards? 2. Identify potential solutions to existing public history controversies. Your essay should explain which solution has worked well for one particular city/display site, and then contrast this example with one solution that has not worked well in another city/display site. 3. Offer your research-based opinion regarding the strengths and weaknesses of the source that left the greatest impression with you. Did you find this source credible? Well-researched? Objective? Solution-oriented? While you may think this is the best source, are there any drawbacks or flaws in this particular source, and if so, what? ? Step Two: Begin Research. Read and Compare the following MANDATORY scholarly viewpoints listed here. You should utilize a minimum of four sources listed below. 1. “Convenient & Inconvenient Monuments,” by Gene Dattel in Literary Reference Center (EBSCO) 2. “Government Controls Donated Park Monument Message,” by James Kozlowski (EBSCO) 3. “What is a Monument to Massasoit Doing in Kansas City? The Memory Work of Monuments and Place in Public Displays of History,” by Jean O’Brien and Lisa Blee (EBSCO) 4. “Exploring African American, Latino, and Asian Motivations to Visit a Heritage Site: A Case Study of George Washington Carver National Monument,” by Le, Lena, Sandra De Urioste-Stone, and Nancy C. Holmes (EBSCO) 5. Statement on Confederate Monuments” https://www.historians.org/news-and-advocacy/aha- advocacy/aha-statement-on-confederate-monuments 6. General Zaragoza State Historic Site: state-historic-site#:~:text=Zaragoza.,Parks%20Board%20in%20September%201961 7. “Are Museums the Right Home for Confederate Monuments” 180968969/ ? Formatting and Organization: The essay must be typed and follow college writing standards, e.g. no fragments, use appropriate grammar, develop an introductory statement and provide a conclusion, etc. No title page necessary. Your font should be either 11 or 12 pt. Your spacing should 1.15 or 1.5 and margins should be reasonable. Do not use texting language. Spell out numbers. Your sources (5 mandatory + 2 your choice = minimum of seven sources) should be both footnoted and included in a works cited section at the end of your essay. A footnote should exist at the end of a sentence             Step Three: Find additional supporting sources. Find two credible supporting sources related to  solutions. There are more solutions than those mentioned in the above articles. Many cities have  already started addressing the controversy with local laws, funding projects, innovative plans for  recontextualizing the public space. You should comment on the quality of the solution, which might  mean highlighting errors in thinking, weaknesses in strategy, or studying the public reaction to the  solution.   ONLY when a quote has been included in the sentence, otherwise, the footnote should exist at the end of the paragraph. Any acronyms or data that need to be further clarified may also be included in the footnote. See the screenshots and tips file for more assistance. Sources should be provided in Chicago Style format. Purdue is a useful online site to assist with formatting citations.

xtra Credit #03 Assignment: The Holocaust Extra Credit #03 Assignment: The Holocaust Fifty-one years ago, camera crews with the British and American armies entered the Nazi death camps and filmed the horror they found there.  For decades, that film was stored in the archives of the Imperial War Museum in London.  The documentary was unfinished with missing sound tracks.  But the directors, including Alfred Hitchcock, had developed a script to go with the pictures.  Frontline presented that film unedited, as close as possible to what the producers intended over a half-century ago. They made it as a document to serve our collective memory.   After viewing “Memory of the Camps,” how has your understanding of World War II changed?  What are your thoughts surrounding this genocide that claimed the lives of nearly 12 million “undesirables” (including not only Jews, but also Africans, Asians, the physically and mentally challenged, homosexuals, gypsies, and on and on the list could go of all the groups singled out by Hitler and the Third Reich) from throughout the European continent?   Section A:  By the end of the war, as stated in the film, the dead [had] been buried.  It remains for us to care for these, the living.  It remains for us to hope that Germans may help mend what they have broken, and cleanse what they have befouled.  Thousands of German people were made to see for themselves, to bury the dead, to file past the victims.  This was the end of the journey they had so confidently begun in 1933.  Twelve years?  No, in terms of barbarity and brutality they had traveled backwards for 12,000 years. Unless the world learns the lesson these pictures teach, night will fall.  But by God’s grace, we who live will learn.   The world vowed “never again” after the genocide in World War II, and again in Rwanda and the atrocities in Srebrenica, Bosnia.  Then came Darfur.  Over the past four years, at least 200,000 people have been killed, 2.5 million driven from their homes, and mass rapes have been used as a weapon in a brutal campaign—supported by the Sudanese government against civilians in Darfur.  Have we learned?     Link to Videos:  https://dcccd.yuja.com/V/Video?v=1360521&node=5086564&a=134616800&autoplay=1 Section B: What are some important lessons that George Takei reflects upon in his Ted talk?  The treatment of Japanese (and German/Italian) immigrants in America during World War II is one of those events Americans are reluctant to talk about or remember.  Why is it important to remind modern-day Americans of this event? How would you feel if your country did this to you Link Ted Talk Video: https://www.ted.com/talks/george_takei_why_i_love_a_country_that_once_betrayed_me

Biography of William Shakespeare Write an essay biography of William Shakespeare to include the following information: 1. Date and place of birth and death 2. Education 3. Jobs 4. Wife/children 5. Accomplishments/reputation 6. Literary works with dates 7. Awards/honors 8. Three types of plays written – Name two of each type with dates 9. Number of sonnets written (define sonnet) – Name two famous ones by first line 10. Discuss the controversy surrounding Shakespeare’s authorship of his works 11. How did Shakespeare influence his time period of the Renaissance with his writings? (two specific examples here) 12. How has Shakespeare influenced our present-day literature and culture? (two specific examples here) Use complete sentences. It should be a page typed and double-space. Font no larger than 12 points. You do not have to use the essay format, but please use paragraphs. No bullet points or numbers. Sources needed, please.

Instructions: The 1st semester final for this class will take the form of a 5 paragraph essay. Each paragraph should be 5-8 sentences. Your assignment is to answer the prompt you have been given as fully and as completely as you can. This final essay will test your knowledge of the material as well as your ability to order information into a coherent presentation.  Guide: Select one of the 5 prompts below Review the chapter connected to the prompt you select to find information for your essay. You can pull from other sources as well. These sources must be included in your essay in your “Works Cited” page at the end of your essay. Rubric & Format (Rubric on following page) See the attached essay rubric Construct a 5 paragraph essay with the following required structure: Header Title – Chapter and Essential Question Intro 3 body paragraphs with clear topic sentences Conclusion  Works Cited page (Alphabetical order) Grammar, spelling and punctuation will be a part of your grade. Paraphrase, DO NOT QUOTE from the text. You will be docked points for doing so. PROMPTS: CHAPTER 2 – Comparing Forms of Government Essential Question: How should political and economic power be distributed in a society? CHAPTER 3 -The Roots of American Democracy Essential Question: What ideas gave birth to the world’s first modern democratic nation? CHAPTER 4 -The United States Constitution Essential Question: How and why did the framers distribute power in the Constitution? CHAPTER 5 -The Bill of Rights and Civil Liberties Essential Question: How are your rights defined and protected under the Constitution? CHAPTER 6 -Federalism: National, State, and Local Powers Essential Question: How does power flow through our federal system of government?

Essay must be 5 paragraphs with an argumentative thesis and the body paragraph must be answering this  Using specific examples, analyze the connection between Islam and trans-Saharan trade in the development of West African society.

Students have multiple choices for primary documents Students will choose one of the documents given by the instructor.   Only write a summary on one (1) document per module.  Upload your summary where it says UPLOAD PRIMARY SOURCE MODULE 1. I thought it would be beneficial to give you an example of how to write about a primary document.  Primary documents are letters, newspapers, laws, or other forms of communication that occurred during the time period being studied.  When studying the American Revolution, an example of a primary document would be the Declaration of Independence.  You should give a summary of the primary document. Some of the questions that should be included in your answer would be the following:      1.  Who wrote the document and when was it written?      2.  Who was the intended audience?      3.  What was the purpose of the document?      4.  What was one of the most important or most important line from the document? You are asked to write a response to one primary document for each test period or module.   The following represents a student response to the primary document of the Declaration of Independence: Thomas Jefferson, the primary author of the Declaration of Independence, wrote his draft of this document in 1776.  Although the declaration was for the whole world, Jefferson’s main audience was the king of England, George III.  Jefferson’s purpose was to announce to the world that the thirteen colonies were free and independent from Great Britain and that these thirteen colonies were forming a new country called the United States.  The document is divided into different parts: the preamble or introduction, a list of grievances against the king, and a conclusion.  Several of these grievances were later addressed in the Constitution and in the Bill of Rights – such as, not allowing soldiers to be quartered in homes without the consent of the homeowner and the right to have a trial by jury.  Other notable grievances included Britain’s taxation policies with colonial representation in Parliament.  Probably the most memorable line from the Declaration is, “we hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.”  It is ironic that when Jefferson wrote of liberty, he was a slave holder.  Summaries should be at least one page excluding headings.  You may want to write a longer response depending on the length of the primary document.  Each primary document is worth 20 points.  The primary documents are located in the link on the left margin under the heading of primary documents. UPLOAD YOUR PAPER WHERE IT SAYS SUBMIT PRIMARY SOURCE MODULE 1 All papers should be Double Spaced, in Times New Roman font 12 pnt. One page long.

Source: https://www.rutgers.edu/news/what-court-packing   Background: The United States Supreme Court is the branch of government intended to interpret the Constitution.  By doing so, it determines the validity of all actions of government.  It is asserted that Justices’ ideological leanings play a central role in decision-making.  For example, if a Justice supports less business regulation that Justice may lean conservative.  If a Justice supports more regulation that Justice may leaning liberal.  Depending on who serves, it is possible to have a group of Justices who are more conservative than liberal, or vice-versa.    Therefore, attitude matters.  The ideological beliefs of those serving on our highest court influence decisions that can affect each citizen.   Those who are nominated as Justices, therefore, are heavily scrutinized.  Because of the confirmations of the two most recent Justices, Brett Kavanaugh and Amy Coney Barrett, court-packing has been discussed.    Instructions:   Answer the following questions and submit your answers an MSWord document at Course Activities: Assignments.  Your submission will automatically be screened by Turnitin.     To answer the questions below, 1) use the source above to gain a better understanding of court-packing, and 2) research this topic further on your own.  Cite all sources that you use. (*Only credible sources may be used.  If you have a question about using a source, ask me.)      Remember: writing matters!  This is to be original writing.  Use full sentences-no bullets or listings. Use the sources above for your assignment. Do not copy/paste the source’s content or any other source.  Do not use wording and/or phrasing from these or any other sources. See syllabus for further explanation regarding plagiarism and academic integrity.     1.     Give background on the idea of “packing” the United States Supreme Court. Why do it and why is it currently being discussed?  2.     How are the president and Congress involved in who serves on the Supreme Court?  How would these branches be able to “pack” the court? 3.     Who supports the idea of court-packing and why?  Who opposes it and why? 4.     Currently, there are nine Justices on the Supreme Court.  Identify two (2) Justices-one who is characterized as a conservative and one who is viewed as liberal.  Provide background of each to support why they are characterized that way. 5.     Finally, what is your opinion on the use of court-packing?  (You need to dig deep and express an opinion on this topic.  It is not acceptable to say “I don’t have one…”).

Using your experiences in this course, write a 1-2 page reflection on the following questions:  What did you learn about the process of history and how to study history during this course?  How did the use of different sources influence your perception of history?  What aspects of the course worked particularly well for you, and what parts could be improved for future courses? 2) Make sure to proofread your paper and submit it in the dropbox by 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, January 3. The dropbox will open at noon on Friday, January 1. Papers should be typed, double spaced, and 12 point font with 1″ or 1.25″ margins. It must be submitted in Microsoft Word or as a PDF. Adobe PDF converter is free online. Papers with originality reports over 20% will receive a 0/10. Papers that cannot be accessed by the professor because of format issues will be scored at 0/10.

Assignment #13: The Great War Assignment #13: The Great War Section A: After reading the American Yawp textbook on World War I, what are some important events or ideas you learned in your readings?  Do you have an understanding as to how The United States became involved in the war?  List and discuss at least 3 important things you learned from the textbook that were new to you.  Link to Chapter:   http://www.americanyawp.com/text/21-world-war-i/ Section B:  Consider the documentary, The Great War. How was Wilson able to keep US out of the war for so long? What else did you learn about the war? Consider how this war affected individual soldiers. What have you learned about the connection between shell shock and what was previously thought of as a “woman’s malady.”  Do we have anything like shell shock today after soldiers return home from war?  Link to Documentary: https://dcccd.yuja.com/V/Video?v=1383764&node=5143639&a=447612229&autoplay=1 Section C: Discuss the Video: War to End all Wars. What information did you learn that was new to you?  What do you think are some important lessons learned from this time?  Why do you think this war is so unique in history?  Why was a Second World War an inevitable outcome after the Treaty of Versailles? Link to Video: